Since I’ve been shopping for gifts in the artisanal holiday markets around the city, everyone wants me to pick them in gift exchanges. They know that whomever I pick will get the most awesome, special, unique, beautifully made gifts under the tree. And I’m not exaggerating one bit – just ask my family!
It’s more important than ever to support the small businesses in the markets. The markets enable local entrepreneurs to build their business, reach a passionate clientele, and grow. So I thought I’d go out to the holiday markets and feature some of the people and companies selling their very special products this year in the Union Square Holiday Market, the Columbus Circle Holiday Market, the Holiday Village at Bryant Park, and the Jingle Market:
- Atlantis Jewelry
- Australian Scent
- Big Apple Cider
- Brooklyn Salsa Company
- Kings County Jerky
- Kizmet Yogawear
- Kudu-lah
- Macaron Parlour
- Naughty & Nice
- New West Knife Works
- Sandra Baquero Fashion Designs
- Shaya Fine Handcrafted Jewelry
- Vanessa Amalia Jewelry
- Waffles & Dinges
Shop online or, better yet, go meet these designers, innovators, and trendsetters in person in the Holiday Markets this season!
