Gifting is good for you—literally, according to science. But what if you give a gift that supports a small business and will be used for years to come? That’s why the Etsy gifts just keep on giving.

When it comes to unique handmade gifts, Etsy is hands-on the best resource. With countless items made by talented creators across every niche and budget, you get the ultimate gift-buying experience—all while supporting small, independent makers and shipping with carbon-neutral delivery.

And thanks to Etsy’s new sustainability rags, finding lower impact gifts has never been easier. We’ve pulled together a list of vintage and handmade gifting options at a range of budgets, starting at under $5.

For more thoughtful present ideas, check out our other guides: sustainable toys, stocking stuffers, fair trade gifts, eco-friendly gifts and sustainable gifts for her.

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Index: Best Etsy Gift Ideas For 2024

  1. WEmade Boutique Jump to brand
  2. beEsom Jump to brand
  3. Always the Adventure Jump to brand
  4. Shine Skincare Co. Jump to brand
  5. Dab Herb Jump to brand
  6. B Blane Designs Jump to brand
  7. For Strange Women Jump to brand
  8. Praxis Jewelry Jump to brand
  9. Aura Que Jump to brand
  10. Imperium Shaving Jump to brand
  11. Chase Vintage Jump to brand
  12. Gottles Jump to brand
  13. Finch & Folk Jump to brand

WEmade Boutique

Price Range: $7–$210

As much as we’d love to give all our gifts in person, it’s not always practical, and while many Etsy sellers offer a gift message inclusion option if you’re shipping directly to a recipient, we just don’t think that’s the same. A card and a handwritten letter would mean so much more.

A Christmas or Hanukkah card from WEmade Boutique keeps the celebration going long after, either by becoming a field of wildflowers or a keepsake. Enclose a gift card or voucher in each one and it becomes its own zero waste gift wrapping. Or maybe your gift is that you’re hosting this year’s family Christmas party. In that case, the Confetti Seed Paper Hearts are an on-point way to decorate the dinner table, mantle, gift boxes, and more.

beEsom

Price Range: $12–$123

beEsom makes candles in all shapes and sizes—pillars, tea lights, jars, votives, spheres, and more. But what they all share in common is that they’re made of 100% organic local beeswax. You can’t go wrong with an organic beeswax candle in an amber glass jar with a cork lid. They come in a variety of holiday-themed (for the pumpkin spice lover in your life) and traditional scents.

For loved ones who prefer candle warmers to open flames, beEsom’s offers adorably-shaped beeswax melts too.

Always the Adventure

Price Range: $4–$145

Turning to Etsy for Christmas gift ideas for friends who are outdoor enthusiasts?

Always the Adventure takes one of the climbing community’s retired aids—old ropes—and breathes new life into these life-saving extensions.

Their Recycled Rope Can Cozies (which have almost entirely five-star reviews) will snugly fit that organic beer or can of La Croix, dressing it up in an ever-revolving range of fun colors and patterns. If that special climber isn’t much of a can drinker, the shop’s other recycled ropes products can hold plenty of other things—like their Recycled Climbing Rope Caddies, designed to hold anything from keys to your favorite tea sachets.

Or, if you’re looking for a more personalized gift that doesn’t quite fit with their offered products, drop them a note as they’re happy to make you something custom if it’s in their ability to do so.

Shine Skincare Co.

Price Range: $16–$85

We’re absolutely in love with Shine Skincare Co’s range of natural face serums. Depending on our skin’s needs, we use one just about every day. Our go-to is the Soothe + Hydrate Serum. Complete with hyaluronic acid, algae extract, and snow mushroom extract (which is 400x as moisturizing hyaluronic acid!). Though we have pretty sensitive skin, it’s always soothed and never irritated—making this safe for friends of all skin types.

My Personal Review of Shine Skincare Co’s Soothe + Hydrate Serum:

“Considering skincare products often make my skin break out, I’m always a little nervous to try new ones. And sometimes, my skin requires an adjustment period where it breaks out at first until it gets used to a product. I never experienced that with this gentle and soothing formula, which my skin instantly took to. It’s incredible how something so light can provide deep hydration without feeling heavy or greasy. I love how my skin feels soft and plump after each use, as if I’ve given it a big drink of water.

I also recently started using Shine Skincare Co.’s Brightening AHA Face Serum and the first thing I noticed was its lightweight texture that absorbed super quickly. After a week of consistent use, my complexion looked visibly brighter, and the fresh citrus scent is the perfect morning pick-me-up for the senses outside the skin, which is why I like to apply this one in the morning.”

Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content

Dab Herb

Price Range: $6–$74

Perfect for stockings or “just because”, the makeup singles and sets from Dab Herb are clean and conscious—by which we mean vegan, non-toxic, palm oil-free, and mostly zero waste. And many of the ingredients that go into their makeup and skincare are organic, wildcrafted, and/or food-grade.

The five-piece Two Minute Makeup Set is one of the best sustainable Etsy gifts for ladies who like to keep their beauty routine clean and simple, which includes a Clear Mascara Stick to plump and nourish lashes, an eyelash curler, and the versatile Lip/Cheek/Lid Paint. If your lady likes a little more variety on the lids, check out their Cream Eyeshadow Palettes, which now come in gorgeous refillable bamboo palettes.

My Personal Review of Dab Herb’s Fragrant Jasmine Cream Eyeshadow Palette:

“With a keen eye for medicinal makeup products, Dab Herb makes some pretty amazing eyeshadow creams, which I got to try. While I normally hate the cakey feeling and creased look eyeshadow leaves me with, theirs goes on light and stays smooth all day long. The floral-scented creams seamlessly blend into the skin, leaving a shimmering finish that lasts the whole day—minus the pesky powder fallout that is otherwise impossible to avoid. Available in two hand-curated palettes, the eye shadows are offered for both cool and warm skin tones.”

Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content

B Blane Designs

Price Range: $12–$96

B Blane Designs offers simple, classic jewelry pieces without all the ethical issues. Handcrafted by owner Barbara in Northern Ireland, this shop turns recycled sterling silver and 9K gold into staple nose studs, hoops, and earrings. The Geometric Eco Silver Hoop earrings are one-of-a-kind, created through liquid metal that puts a unique and earthy twist on your typical hoop earring.

Barbara also offers bespoke designs if you have a specific idea for friends and family.

For Strange Women

Price Range: $8–$150

For Strange Women makes smell-good gifts of non-toxic perfume in the one-of-a-kind scents like Black Forest, French Oakmoss, and Decadence and Debauchery.

Depending on your giftee’s preference, you can select the Solid Perfume Gift Set (with four scents)—each of which comes in pocket-sized sample tins—or go big with the Perfume Oil Full Sample Collection of 13 scented oils and a fixative base. Both the oils and solid perfumes are handmade, cruelty-free, and free of palm oil, phthalates, parabens, and synthetic ingredients.

Praxis Jewelry

Price Range: $30–$1,594

Put a unique spin on this classic go-to gift with Praxis Jewelry’s extensive collection of “refined rustic” minimalist jewelry. Recycled gold, silver, brass, and platinum make up most of the rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, though some are accented with lab-grown or ethically sourced gemstones.

Their hand-hammered Cuff Bracelets can be personalized with any name or phrase you choose, while the Distressed Stacking Rings—available in a choice of metals to suit is a simple and elegant piece your loved one will be able to wear for any occasion.

Aura Que

Price Range: $3–$155

For him or her, Aura Que uses hand-felted techniques to transform raw sheep wool and natural buffalo suede from a small family tannery to craft super cozy slippers and we especially love their bright array of colors thanks to azo-free sustainable dyes.

Or consider the Mitten Fingerless Gloves—ethical winter gloves are basically just slippers for the hands, after all—which are Fair Trade knit using 100% wool. Designer Laura Queening even uses waste yarn in other products. Based in the UK, she works with small producer groups in Vietnam and Nepal. The artisans are paid fair wages within a World Fair Trade Organization-certified collective.

Imperium Shaving

Price Range: $28–$485

For one that actually looks like a gift, Imperium Shaving razors feature a slick chrome head and an FSC-certified sustainable wood handle, handcrafted in the USA. Opting for a razor set with a stand included will help your gift recipient keep their razor properly stored and clean. If you’re looking for groomsmen gifts, they have sets for that, too.

Chase Vintage

Price Range: $29–$3,200

With 200+ unique Etsy gifts available sourced from all around the world, Chase Vintage curates everything from vintage decor to practical home goods—such as cutting boards, crockery, tea kettles, and hand-carved wooden bowls. For instance, the bread-baker in your life may just love one of their many different rustic wooden breadboards.

If you find the perfect gift, remember to act fast, because the one-of-a-kind vintage nature means they might not be available for long.

Gottles

Price Range: $11–$75

For some truly unique gifts on Etsy, you’ve got(tles) to check out Gottles. They take beautiful glass bottles—wine bottles, liquor bottles, and more—and transform them into something more beautiful still, like light fixtures and recycled plant pots.

Have a whiskey-lover in your life? Spice up your usual Christmas gift of a special bottle by giving them a bottle of a different sort—by which we mean the Maker’s Mark Whiskey Pendant Light, which will look perfect lighting up their collection.

Finch & Folk

Price Range: $7–$115

Etsy isn’t just for adults.

Enter: Finch & Folk and their selection of toys made from materials like non-toxic painted beechwood or 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton—as in their soft and stimulating collection of Organic Soft Block Rattle Toys. For extra little ones who are just entertained by their toes as toys, opt for one of their play mats.