Much like other objects of material culture, First Nations used to decorate paddles with designs reflecting spiritual beliefs and family ties. Onquata means to revive this culture by offering these great creations to the world. The owners, from the Wendat community, are on a mission to make people adopt these great paddles in their homes for decoration. We agree! They look great and contemporary even if their spirit is from the past.

Gift idea description

• Handmade in Wendake
• Working with First Nations
• Perpetuating traditions and recognizing ancestral craftsmanship
• Having a positive impact on Aboriginal communities
• 100% Satisfied or your money back
• Limited Quantity
• Made in Canada 🍁

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Canadian company Woolblankets specialize in the finest quality pure wool products that are warm, practical and also look fantastic. Their Alpaca range of throws/blankets are made using the best quality Alpaca wool that works great whatever the season. Widely known for it’s high quality, Alpaca wool is hypoallergenic while also being extremely soft.

The Valle Queen, Native Design Blanket is the perfect addition to any home that will be a welcomed gift. Large in size, the Valle Queen blanket is perfect for draping on a sofa, across a bed or to style different rooms around the home. If the person you have in mind for this blanket is a fan of outdoor, camping adventures they may even choose to take the blanket along with them on their journeys. 

Gift idea description

• Super fast shipping, orders are shipped within 24hrs of purchase
• Hypoallergenic
• Size: 90″ x 75″ QUEEN XL US
• Dimensions: 30.5 x 25.4 x 20.3 cm (12″ x 10″ x 8″)
• Weight: 1.4 kg (3 lb)
• Handmade by artisans in Ecuador – South America
• Canadian Company 🍁

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The Dry Lake blanket from Canadian company, Go-Van is the ideal accessory to have on any camping/ outdoor adventure, it will keep you warm even on the coldest days!

The dry lake blanket, which is hand-made in Canada, not only looks great but is also made from a wool and polyester blend to ensure pure comfort and durability. 

Send this to the person in your life who loves to set out on camping adventures and be immersed in the great outdoors to ensure they never have to feel cold doing so!

Gift idea description

• Size : 6′ x 5′
• Warm and durable
• Hand made in Canada
• Wool and polyester blend

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The Reversible Native Design Aplaca Wool Blanket from Woolblankets would make a much welcomed and adored practical gift for any home. This blanket is a 2-in-1 gift because it’s reversible, the recipient can choose which design they want to use and can interchange them depending on the room decor or aesthetic they are going for. 

Woolblankets are passionate about delivering high quality goods that not only look incredible but also are soft to the touch, durable and cozy. This really is one of those gifts that is long lasting and can be used in multiple ways whether to drape over a feature chair, at the end of a bed or even wrapped around you on a cold winter’s night. 

One of the benefits of this Alpaca Wool blanket is that it is hypoallergenic and kind to skin. Gift this to a friend or loved one and they will be immensely excited to try it out in their home, making it a wonderful home-decor accessory with functionality. 

Gift idea description

• Dimensions: 90″ x 75″ QUEEN XL US
• Material: 80% Alpaca 20% recycled acrylic• Dimensions: 30.5 x 25.4 x 20.3 cm (12″ x 10″ x 8″)
• Weight: 1.4 kg (3 lb)
• Packaging: Plastic-free
• Nontoxic Materials
• Fair Trade Production
• Handmade by artisans in Ecuador – South America
• Canadian Company from Ontario 🍁

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The Riobamba Queen Size Alpaca Wool Blanket from Canadian company, Woolblankets is handmade with excellence by artisans in Ecuador, South America. 

Over the course of many generations, the local communities in Otavalo, Ecuador have mastered the art of blanket craftsmanship and design work and the Riobamba Blanket is a perfect example of this. The handmade qualities and attention to detail can be easily seen when admiring this blanket/throw. The beautiful light colour pallet make it a perfect, stylish accompaniment to any area of the home that will instantly add brightness and coziness wherever placed. 

Woolblankets are passionate about great quality products and it is important to them that any recipient of their items feel the difference in these handmade throws. Another amazing factor about purchasing from Woolblankets is that you ae supporting local artisans which is so important for the craft to keep going for many more generations. 

We think this blanket/throw would made a stunning housewarming gift for a new home or even for your friends and loved ones who love to wrap up and keep cozy wherever they choose to take the blanket. 

Gift idea description

• Material: 80% alpaca 20% recycled acrylic
• Sizes:
  • Throw: 65″ x 45″
  • Queen: 90″ x 65″
• Handmade by artisans in Ecuador – South America
• Lightweight
• Canadian Company 🍁

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The best gift to receive during the cold winter months, this Alpaca wool blanket will ensure the recipient stays cozy and warm! The perfect addition to any home or you can bring it with you on your travels. It is super soft and you can choose from a list of beautiful colours such as leight beige, beige, brown or charcoal.

Gift idea description

Details:

• 30% Alpaca  – 10 % Wool and 60% Acrylic
• Fair trade product
• Dry Clean only 
• Product size: 160 cm (height) X 127 cm (total length)
  
  

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Wrap them in warm and vibrant alpaca till summer comes! Since alpaca is both soft and warm it’s the perfect natural fiber for keeping loved ones warm and close. Plus, with its vibrant mix of colours, this alpaca blanket is sure to make them cheerful as well as warm!

Gift idea description

• blanket to cover your bed or wrap up in on the couch!
• perfect for cool weather camping
• 50% alpaca, 50% acrylic
• made in Peru

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Royal Stewart Tartan is one of the most recognisable and sought after tartan designs, popular for its vibrancy and bright yet complimentary colour pallet. The detailed pattern that is woven into this design can be easily spotted and much appreciated by any wool enthusiast. Tweedmill Tartan products are produced using exceptional craftsmanship and skill to ensure that each blanket is well made and durable. 

This particular throw is soft and thick making it great for draping over furniture to add warmth or even to bring along on outdoor trips and camping journeys. Evenings by the campfire would quickly become cozy with this beautiful throw on hand. 

We think this blanket offered by Woolblankets is an excellent choice for the person in your life who loves the tartan look and feel and can appreciate the incredible craftsmanship that goes into making it. 

Gift idea description

• Pure New Wool
• Tartan
• Machine Wash According To Instructions On Care Label
• Royal Stewart Tartan

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Who doesn’t love to lounge comfortably in their own home? Well with the Junior XL Bean Bag by ARICO  you or your loved ones can chill out and relax into unltimate comfort in bliss! Designed for adults so that they also get time to themselves to relax, this bean bag also fits great in so many spaces, it doesn’t take up too much room but still has maximum comfort! 

No need to worry about wear and tear either because ARICO make sure to use anti-abrasive, waterproof, non-flammable and durable materials. 

If you have someone in mind that you want to treat to the gift of relaxation and comfort then this bean bag is perfect! Why not also add the RICO Cushion Tray to your purchase for the perfect bundle of comfort and practicality.

Gift idea description

• Dimensions: 60 X 35 X 35 inches.
• Housse Arico:  made of 100% polyester made of brand new materials. Imported by Arico Inc.
• Filling: high density polystyrene beads (5mm) EPS 100% recyclable.
• The polystyrene balls are in an internal net for the protection of children.
• Bean Bag Junior XL: waterproof fabric, 100% polyester, resistant to chafing and tearing (anti abrasion), UV resistant (not anti-UV), non-flammable (fire retardant). Interior protection of 100% polyurethane fabric. ISO 12927-2 certified.
• Choose from 12 different colours.

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What’s a better gift than a candle? 3 candles! The trio will allow you to offer 3 different scents instead of 1. The candles are 4oz each. This is a great gift to enhance someone’s home and naturally a great gift for the Christmas spirit.

Gift idea description

The gift set contains 3 candles (4oz)

• Fresh eucalyptus
• Soft amber
• Earl Grey tea

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Everyone knows someone who is totally obsessed with their plants and who continues to grow their collection! The ‘Plant Lady’ coaster is such a fun gift to send them, they will be able to sit back with their fave beverage placed on their new coaster all while spending time admiring their leafy friends.

Show them you are ‘rooting’ for their ever growing plant collection and put a smile on their face!

Gift idea description

• Printed in Canada
• Canadian small business from Ontario, Canada
• 4″x4″ absorbent ceramic coaster tile
• Versatile cork pad on bottom
• Durable UV printed graphics
• Natural look tumbled edges
• Marbled background
• Sets of 4 comes with gift box

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You probably know a man or father in your family who hates squirrels for their very existence. That’s why this print “Absolutely No Squirrels Allowed” is the perfect gift for them! It’s a funny and unique decoration for the house or even the cottage.

Gift idea description

• No frame included
• Dimensions : 24 x 36 po
• Artist : Raymond Biesinger

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This holiday season, consider offering a beautiful Christmas ornament with a fruitcake inside! It’s a lovely, unusual surprise to give as a hostess gift or to your guests during the holidays. And don’t forget to slip one into your family’s Christmas stocking!

Toque et Tablier fruitcakes are a great gourmet gift for a loved one! This Christmas tree ornament with a fruitcake makes a great gift for the entire holiday season. These little fruitcakes are gourmet and extremely tasty.

The cakes are made in Quebec and matured in alcohol for a minimum of 30 days, not less.

There are 5 flavours to choose from (Maple & Whisky, Chocolate & Dark Beer, Rum Classic, Gin & Lemon Zest/Ginger and Vodka/Pears/White Chocolate & Matcha Tea).

Gift idea description

• Select a fruitcake of your choice :
  • The memorable – Maple & Whisky (100 g)
  • The Audacious – Chocolate & Dark Beer (100 g)
  • The Distinguished – Rum Classic (100 g)
  • The Epicurean – Gin, Lemon Zest & Ginger (100 g)
  • The Aristocrat – Vodka, pears, white chocolate and matcha tea (100 g)
• Packaging with ribbon is always included
• Made in Quebec, Canada
• Pure Canadian butter
• No preservatives
• No expiration date
• Alcohol-refined
• The product includes a beautiful box to offer it directly as a gift.
• Canadian Company 🍁

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This blanket is the perfect gift for a baby’s first year of life. It will allow the new parents to take lovely pictures of the baby every month during the first year of his life.

Simply place the baby on the blanket and position next to it the card corresponding to the number of months the baby has been born.

It’s a great baby shower gift that will create wonderful memories for the whole family!

Gift idea description

• 100% cotton
• Can be use as a baby blanket
• Track baby’s growth during the first year
• 1 large muslin blanket + 7 double-sided cards with 14 milestones

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The Love In Bloom anatomical heart vase is a really unique way of showing your significant other that they have your heart! Not only that but all varieties of flowers will look aesthetically whimsical in this vase which has been designed by ‘Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba’. Depending on your decor preference you can choose to hang it on a wall or have it standing upright. 

Any recipient who receives this vase will be thanking you in a heart beat!

Gift idea description

• Made of resin or glass
• A stand on the back allows you to keep it upright
• The hole in the back allows you to hang it on the wall
• Width: 6.5″ / 16.5 cm
• Depth: 3.5″ / 9 cm
• Height: 9.5″ / 25 cm
• Vase from Italian company sold by a Canadian company

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