While gifting season approaches, show some love for our local Singapore brands. There are many local brands that can be found all around Singapore - some we may not even realise were there! Whether it is clothes, food, accessories or handicrafts, there are many local boutiques you can support this season!
There is something unique about a handmade product - maybe it is the love and hardwork that has been put into it that makes it all the more special. In this series, we have narrowed down some of our favourite local independent boutiques in Singapore, starting with handicrafts!
Hush Candle
Looking for an affordable candle? Hush Candle has got you covered! Hush Candle started off as a passion for candles and home fragrances. Not only are their candles affordable, they are also of good quality! They had diligently sourced for natural and fuss free materials to produce their product at the highest quality.
Try one of their classic scents, lemongrass, lavender or rose! They have also recently expanded their product range to include more scents as well as more products such as essential oils and room sprays. Check out their website to find out more about their products!
When I Was Four
This Singapore-based design studio creates Singapore inspired lifestyle products with a goal of embracing everyday’s imperfections. They emphasise on simplicity and the little things in life. Their products are inspired by childhood items - from chinese composition books to chinese calendars.
Their brand name is inspired by the age of four, when most children start having first impressions of the life around them. Through their brand, they hope to allow customers to reminisce their childhood once again, through their products. Take a look at their products, which can be found on their website, and let your childhood memories come back to you!
Klay.sg
Love food and love accessories? Klay.sg offers the best of both worlds! This store hand makes miniature clay accessories in the form of your favourite foods - even Singapore’s local favourites! As each piece is uniquely made, each piece is different in its own way. From takeaway chili packets to ondeh ondeh earrings, there is one for everyone. Their pieces are delicately made, one look and you are able to see the amount of love and hard work that has been put into each and every one of their products. You definitely won’t be able to resist buying one, just remember they’re not actually food!
Check out their website and browse through their list of too-realistic accessories! No pierced ears? They also offer other products such as brooches, keychains, necklaces and more!
Pew Pew Patches
Pew Pew Patches started off in 2014 by 2 art students, Dawn Bey and Danny Kostianos. Their store is named after “the sound of lasers”, as stated on their website, and their mission is to bring back the ‘80s in the form of iron on patches. Their patches are both personally designed and produced by Dawn and Danny.
They offer a myriad of unique patch designs from milo dinosaur patches to flamingo patches. Their patches also come in iron-on form as well as stick-ons. Their patches are easy to put on - they have even provided a video on how to do it. Visit their website as they have many different collections and collaborations for you to choose from! They also have multiple stores in Singapore - check out their website to find one close to you!
Made by Fabrix
Made by Fabrix, by Colin Chen, unites different used and sensatory textures of various textiles into products that are ‘well-built, stylish and relevant’ as stated on their website. This store has products ranging from smartphone accessories to totes - uniquely and delicately made of high quality. Their philosophy is “simple purposeful design”, which can definitely be seen in their products. Their products are minimalistic while cleverly made with modern functionalities.
Check out their instagram as they release new products as well as sales here!
Supermama
Supermama is a Singapore led store which specialises in locally designed homeware and souvenirs. Each piece is produced by some of the ‘finest craftsmen in asia, while exhibiting a distinctly Singaporean design approach’, as stated on their website.
Their signature collection titled “Singapore Icons” had been awarded the President’s Design Award back in 2013. This collection consists of multiple different homeware that incorporate designs that are distinctively Singaporean - from Merlion’s tail to the Singapore river. Check out their website to find out more about their products and work!
Address: 265 Beach Rd, Singapore 199544
Opening Hours: Thursday-Tuesday 11am-5.45pm
Contact: 9615 7473
