Unusual Christmas gifts

If you want a Christmas present that won't be duplicated under the tree, skip the high street. Every piece here comes from an independent UK shop, maker, or dealer we've chosen by hand.

Woollen throws woven at Melin Tregwynt's mill in Pembrokeshire, cheese hampers from Paxton & Whitfield, niche perfume from Pairfum London, limited-run car prints from Limited100, rare records from Atlas Records, and skull candles made in South Wales for The Blackened Teeth, with plenty more besides.

Royal Mail's last recommended posting date for 1st Class is Monday 21 December, so order well before then and check each shop's own Christmas dates.

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