Minimalist Scandi? Wonderful. But my house usually looks like a colourful bomb site, so I’d better stick with the theme. I love colour and pattern and what better way to brighten up the dark winter than to gift or receive some bold handmade or vintage items for your home or wardrobe. Looking for something bohemian and folklore? Here is what I found for you on Etsy! Enjoy your hand picked bohemian gift guide.
1. Snuggle up with a Velvet Floral Cushion
What a vibrant explosion of colour on this cushion. Ideal to jazz up an old armchair or comfy sofa. I love the orange and teal blue combo. And the fact that it’s velvet is even better. Size 60 x 60cm. €69.95 + free shipping UK. Find it at HouseSamples
2. Send a handmade Bohemian card
Those rich colours, wonderful. Hand painted roses and neon pink lettering. Yes, I’d like to receive a card like that any time, thank you very much. Printed onto thick card using original watercolour illustrations with die cut typography backed with bright pink neon backing paper. Materials: 300 gsm card, 90 gsm neon paper, kraft envelope. €4.66 + shipping. Find this card and many more on MissBespokePapercuts
3. Wear a psychedelic vintage shirt
How about this Vintage 1970s Psychedelic Print Shirt Dress? Pair it with jeans, belted or free and loose – you’ll sure to make a statement! This one is loose fitting, so fits a size S/M/L. €45.25 + shipping. Check out many more fab vintage clothes over at SecondVerseVintage
4. Keep your feet warm in woolen Aztec socks
Socks must be the all time favourite Christmas gift. These would definitely make me very happy if I found those under the tree on Christmas day. How cosy and colourful. hand knitted sheep’s wool socks, great to wear in boots or at home. €21.57 + shipping. Find them at NouMoon
5. Brush up on your Russian Folklore knowledge
How obscure would you like your gift to be this year? I tell you, this Russian vintage store on Etsy is something else. Postcards, art and books with the most beautiful vintage and folklore illustrations. The postcard sets pictured have lots of wonderful photographs of furniture and illustrations done in traditional folkore paint techniques. Masterpieces of Russian Folk Crafts, Khokhloma Folk Painting — 32 Vintage Prints, Postcards (16×2 Complete Sets with covers) — 1974, 1976. €11.58 + shipping. Check them out at RussianSoulVintage.
6. Put some folklore on your wrist
I love this watch. Made in Poland, the watch is custom-made and has a leather strap. It’s made from stainless steel with a high-quality graphic placed on the clock face. The watch is equipped with a Japanese quartz mechanism and a replaceable battery. There are many other floral and folklore designs available, as well as different colour leather straps. €21.29 + shipping. ludowelove
7. Bohemian earrings
Etsy is a goldmine when it comes to beautiful jewellery and it was hard to select just one pair. If you are looking for earrings or other unique jewellery, I recommend having a browse and look for yourself! These beautiful handmade tribal earrings are made from brass, inlaid with Malachite. €29.14 + shipping. Find them at TreezasEclectica
8. A vintage folklore bird ornament from Russia
Another piece of gorgeous Russian vintage. Definitely worth searching for eastern european items on Etsy if you love folklore and colour! A bit different from the vintage from the UK. This beautiful bird ceramic ornament is from the 1950s. The colours are typical of the Russian folklore colours and show a beautiful craftsmanship. €23.00 + shipping. Find this one and more on NaphtalineTreasures
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