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Celebrate your love for Singapore with this list of gifts that take their inspiration from the Lion City
With the holiday season right around the corner, there’s no better time for a little gift shopping. And what better way to show off your local pride than with presents inspired by Singapore’s rich, unique melting pot of culture?
This Christmas, think about gifting your loved ones a slice of the Lion City–whether they’re on the island or overseas. From artistic takes on Singapore’s architectural landmarks, to merch that draw on our island’s food culture, these gifts are sure to bring a smile to any Singaporean diehard’s face, wherever they are in the world.
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1. Singapore Airlines limited edition poker set
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After the veritable craze over the Singapore Airlines mahjong set, KrisShop has released yet another covetable—and collectible—game set for poker. Housed in a sleek box embossed with SIA’s iconic batik motif, the poker set draws on design elements inspired by aircrafts, including an aircraft window on the box and unique aircraft features and shapes on the poker deck. Don’t sleep on this—each customer is only allowed to buy one set, and you know it’s going to go like hotcakes.
Read more: Singapore Airlines Introduces Hawker Offerings on Its Flights
2. Eck & Art Tiong Bahru Art Deco poster
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Bring a slice of your favourite Singapore haunts into your home with Eck & Art’s gorgeously designed prints. Featuring locales such as Tiong Bahru, Tanjong Beach, Macritchie Reservoir, the Botanic Gardens and more, the artist’s beautiful line drawings in the Art Deco style will add a touch of class of your interior decor.
3. Supermama Singapore Architecture The Singapore River plate (15cm)
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Founded in 2013, Supermama’s porcelain pieces are proudly designed with Singapore motifs and made with Kihara, a porcelain label in Arita, Japan. We particularly love their local motifs such as batik, and landscapes like the Singapore River, which make them perfect pieces to display and admire.
4. Onlewo ‘Peranakan Story’ silk scarf
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Wrap yourself in style with Onlewo’s luxurious silk scarves with uniquely Singaporean prints. From reimagined traditional motifs, to architectural design, and the lush flora and fauna of the city, these vibrant prints bring a sense of Singapore’s rich culture to any outfit.
5. Scene Shang Bliss lacquer box
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Lacquer boxes have a long and rich history, and Scene Shang has brought this culture into the now with their own take. Bearing the Chinese characters for “fortune”, “love” or “gratefulness”, the beautiful boxes have been painstakingly handcrafted with 12 layers of lacquer and finished in golf leaf by Vietnamese artisans.
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6. Little Dröm Store ‘Kopi & Teh’ bamboo fibre cup
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You can order a triple shot, no foam, venti cappuccino but do you know your kopi peng siu dai from your kopi c kosong? Never get your drink order mixed up again with this quirky bamboo fibre cup from the Little Dröm Store. The cup is eco-friendly and features illustrations and names of popular drinks in Singapore—a cute reminder of our famous hawker culture.
7. Raffles Hotel Singapore miniature 3D building
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When you think of Singapore, the Raffles Hotel inevitably comes to mind as one of its most famous landmarks. Why not bring the local landmark into you home with this kitschy 3D miniature? Featuring the hotel’s neo-Renaissance architecture facade and the palm trees that frame its exterior, this miniature building is a visual reminder of the hotel’s colonial charm.
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8. ‘Let’s Makan in Singapore’ shopper bag
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Hawker culture ranks highly on the list of Singaporean touch points, so you should definitely show off your appreciation with this ‘Let’s Makan in Singapore’ shopper bag. With a plethora of Singapore’s most well-known cuisines—prata, chilli crab, laksa, chicken rice—this colourful celebration of food is sure to be on every gourmand’s wish list.
*makan mean ‘eat’ in Malay
9. Singapore Airlines Batik leather luggage tag by Bynd Artisan
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When we can travel freely again—VTLs aside—what better way to show off your Singaporean nationality than with Bynd Artisan’s cleverly crafted luggage tag featuring the Singapore Airlines batik motif? Besides helping you keep your luggage organised, its beautiful print will make your luggage stand out on the luggage carousel.
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10. Yeni Draws The Shophouses tea towel
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We know you might be thinking, a tea towel? Really? But trust us, Yeni Draws’ fabulously rendered slices of Singapore’s architectural history are the one-of-a-kind homeware that you never knew you needed. From shophouses to teatime tableaux, these are great graphic accents to any home.
11. Scene Shang Embrace Me cushion - The Cathay Building
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Jazz up your living room situation with Scene Shang’s plush ‘Embrace Me’ cushions that show off Singapore’s Art Deco buildings like The Cathay Building, Clifford Pier and the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station.
12. Ette Tea Company Pandan Chiffon tea blend
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Indulge in a spot of tea inspired by Singapore’s local flavours—Ette Tea Company’s Singaporean-influenced blends are the perfect accompaniment to scones and sandwiches. Our pick? The Pandan Chiffon tea blend that evokes warm slices of the pandan chiffon cake that it is named after.
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Pakkee Tan is the Executive Editor of Tatler Singapore. He is responsible for overseeing the editorial output of Tatler Singapore’s print magazine, website, digital strategy, commissioning and editing features and news stories, as well as overseeing Tatler Singapore’s video and social media channels. He has previously worked at Singapore’s top media titles including Vogue Singapore, Harper’s Bazaar Singapore and E! Online Asia. Follow him on Instagram at @pakkee.
