Holiday season is fast approaching, and while I'm sure many of us would prefer not to think about them just yet, quality handmade gifts take time to make. The fact is that many of the artisans featured in Kos Katalogue, especially those that take custom requests, need orders soon to be able to guarantee them arriving to you before the holidays. As well, by supporting the talented Kossacks featured in the Kos Katalogue, you are enabling them to pay their bills and are making their holidays brighter as well.
And what can be better than supporting liberal progressives who share many of your ideals and thumbing your nose at the big box stores that often work against our interests? Well, to answer my own question, getting unique, well crafted gifts to give loved ones in the bargain! Follow me below the orange Yule log to take a look at some of the shops and wares available in the Katalogue.
Jewelry
Silver is Wings' main medium, and he has many stunning pieces for sale in his online gallery. Two new pieces are rife with symbolism and simply breathtaking.
Spirits in the Wind:
Messenger of Dawn:
They also have a wide selection of other necklaces, bracelets, and rings, as well as selections from other native artists (including Wings' niece).
Pearls and Natural Stones are the hallmarks of edrie's jewelry. This pair:
I purchased for my own individual use, but I have also given several pairs of her earrings as gifts, which delighted my nieces.
Fabric & Crafts
Scarves and Cowls are Fineena's specialty, and she has many gorgeous scarves and cowls for sale at her shop, Willie Ru Designs. I've picked up several of her creations for gifts and for personal use, such as this beauty:
and they've always gotten rave reviews. She's also amenable to custom orders regarding colors and yarn types.
Pootie Pads by Sara R & Winglion make excellent and fun gifts for friends with pets. My cat heartily endorses them:
Full Shop List
The Katalogue has categories for all your needs: Antiques, Collectibles, & Unique Items; Arts & Crafts; Books, Cookbooks, Magazines, etc.; Children's Department; Clothing; Craft Supplies; Electronics; Fine Art; Food & Drink, Gardening Supplies, and much, much more. Check out the full list in the
Kos Katalogue 2014 Mothership Diary. And let me add as a personal endorsement that I've
never been disappointed with a purchase made from the Katalogue, and I've ordered from over a dozen different merchants through the years. We have quality folks here.
Secret Santas
In years past, we've done a Secret Santa in the Kos Katalogue. How it works is a Kossack who would love, but can't afford, an item from a Kos Katalogue member can request in a comment to be nominated for a Secret Santa. Kossacks contribute to the Katalogue member towards the item cost, and once the goal is met, the item is shipped to the Kossack who requested it. This is a fantastic way of helping contribute not only to a Kossack who may not have much for the holidays, but it also helps the Katalogue member as well, since they get the sale proceeds. It's also a lot of fun to sponsor gifts for people and knowing you've made their holidays brighter.
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Kos Katalogue: October 2014
The Holiday Season is almost here! Please consider buying your holiday or celebration gifts for friends and family from the Kos Katalogue.
Kos Katalogue is an online catalog of businesses owned by people who cherish and promote liberal values. Handmade or original gifts include pet supplies; fine art; quilts; jewelry; children's department; arts and crafts; stationery; books; clothing; craft supplies; electronics; food and drink; household sundries; yarn, knitting, crochet, and weaving; freelance services; software and webdesign; sporting goods; and music.
Below are four examples of these handmade or original gifts. Thanks for your support.
Community Quilt Project David M Bowman Studio
Wings: Hands on Silver Laughing Coyote Woodworks
Please remember to republish these diaries to your Daily Kos Groups. You can also follow all postings by clicking this link for the Kos Katalogue Group. Then, click 'Follow' and that will make all postings show up in 'My Stream' of your Daily Kos page.
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