Need last minute present ideas? Here's a gift guide to buying Blak this festive season

From pyjamas to jewellery, here are some of our top picks for the special people in your life.

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We've come up with gift ideas for your Elders, jarjums, mum and dad and your teens.

Running on Blakfulla time? Rushing to get that Secret Santa gift? We got you.

This year’s gift guide is full of Blak businesses you can support while also helping your friends and family to look, feel and smell lubly over Christmas.

To make it easier, we’ve narrowed it down to our favourites of the year.

Stocking fillers at Gammin threads

By now, surely you’re familiar with

If you’re looking for stocking fillers and Secret Santa gifts, you can’t go past them - especially the car accessories and socks.
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Stocking fillers from Gammin Threads are sure to put a smile on the mobs face. Credit: Gammin Threads

Cuddle up with Clothing the Gaps

This year, the incomparable team at has designed the cutest pjs for Blakmas.

Besides the adorable characters, they also have pockets!
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The cutest PJ's for your jarjums! Credit: Clothing the Gaps
The short style pjs comes in both adult and kids sizing, so you and your whole mob can lay up on Christmas Day all comfy and matching.

Get the lubliest skin with Flyy Bod

Keep that beautiful Blak skin moisturised after long days in the sun with - specifically the BOD Butter!

It comes in fragrance free, tropical coconut or peach and orange blossom.
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Perfect for those hot summer days. Credit: Flyy Bod
The best part? If you’re planning on travelling over the holidays, the products are all travel size compatible and there’s even a matching pouch to store all your essentials in.

The brand was created by Elissa, a proud Minjungbal woman of the Bundjalung Nation.

Sustainable swimwear from Liandra Swim

Speaking of being in the sun all day - has some of the most beautifully designed swimwear.

PLUS, Liandra’s swimwear is reversible!
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We're loving Liandra’s swim collection! Credit: Liandra Swim
They’re also sustainable, with swim fabrics made from regenerated plastics and recycled elastane, and centre ethical practices.

Prints from First Nations artists

Know someone who has just moved or is looking to decorate and personalise their space?

Why not pick up a print from a Blak artist?

Art is subjective, so buying it for someone else can be risky, but it can be a personal and thoughtful gift.
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Coffin Birth prints make for a gorgeous gift. Credit: Coffin Birth
Charlotte Allingham (aka Coffin Birth) has some truly incredible pieces and they come in a range of sizes to suit your preference.

Homeware

If you're looking for more gift options for those wanting homewares, Emma Hollingsworth (some of you may know her as @Mulganai on Instagram) has collaborated with Myer on a

The collection features deadly quilt covers, prints, lamps and a cushion.
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The Mulganai collab with Myer is sure to impress. Credit: Supplied

Jewellery

For your doobay, jewellery is always a good bet.

has earrings and necklaces that are sure to impress.
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Brosiscus has Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag necklaces and earrings that are too deadly.
Some personal favourites are the proud necklace, the colours gold pendant and matching earrings.

Books for by mob, for the mob

For the bookworms in your life, here are some of our top picks.

explores his perspective on the role and history of the monarchy in Australia and the need for a republic. The book looks at whiteness and the ongoing impact of colonialism.

For the strong Blak men in your life, is a heartwarming collection of letters from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fathers to their sons.
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is a collection of stories by Wiradjuri Elders who share what their upbringing was like in the 1950s and 1960s. It would make a perfect gift for the Aunties and Uncles.

For the poetry lovers in your life, is a collection of poetry that explores themes of anger, grief, kin, Country and colonialism.

is a collection of speculative fiction written by mob. You've got your spirit stories, alien stories and environment stories - a real mix. A good one for young adults.

We've got some book recommendations for your jarjums too!

A touching picture book by Isaiah Firebrace and Jaelyn Biumaiwai, , is a good way to talk about culture with your jarjums and the importance of Elders to the Dreaming.

is another colourful picture book that tells our history in an accessible way that young kids can understand.
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Published 18 December 2023 10:09am
Updated 19 December 2023 1:38pm
By Madison Howarth, Bronte Charles
Source: NITV


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