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David Knight • 29 June 2023
Festival fever is here – you may have picked up the vibe from Glastonbury over the weekend 🙂 – and UK indies & creatives gave it a 'shop indie' shakedown on the Twitter showcase #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM last weekend.
Headliners on the gift ideas stage helping festival goers to stand out from the crowd were:
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- Somerset jewellery designer iamrachelshop with her bright orange earrings – reflecting the sunshine she was hoping to catch by going along to Glastonbury herself on Sunday
- Essex beading virtuoso Jeweledcharms with her own pop of colour marble earring style
- Devon creator KittyKentHandmade with rainbow earrings promoting peace and love
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- Cosmetic specialist NaturaEmporiumFR with a range of personal care on-site essentials including a natural and vegan deodorant bar
- Cumbria wearables and home décor maker LittleRedFrogDesigns with eye-catching, on-message Pride hats
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- Derbyshire funster CuteQuirkyEarringsCo with a stay-prepared and keep-your-spirits-up range of umbrella drop earrings
- Tie-dye T-shirt artisans TalaClothingCompany with the funkiest festival tops and accessories for all the family
- Hertfordshire soutache jewellery and accessories designer MollyGDesigns with striking earrings that capture the all the boho mood and energy.
Join us on UKGiftHour UKGIftAM every Saturday and Sunday morning 9am-midday – we’re the giftfinder at your fingertips!
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