Many WYD pilgrims will be buying a few gifts to give away at WYD. Whilst many cheap gifts are made in china, it is possible to give away something made in Australia. Perhaps it might not be possible to buy cheap give aways that are made in Australia but if you are giving away one special present to a host parish or home stay family consider buying Australian made.
Australia Geographic stores have a great range of Australian made products. They have hand made leather items that look like Australian animals. They have a range of books that might make a good coffee table book. They have a selection of wood products but they might be difficult to get into another country. They also have a range of aboriginal art works that have the artists details on the back.
Be careful about what you purchase that looks like aboriginal artwork. It is important that any art work you buy has come from an Australian source. It may not hand made, it may be a mass produced piece that gives royalties to the artist. It wouldn't be appropriate to give away fake aboriginal artwork mass produced in china.
Do you have any advice on where to buy good Australian gifts? What will you be taking overseas to give away? please leave a comment so that you can help other pilgrims.
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You may not be a great artist, but you or even someone you know could do this.
ReplyDeleteI recently had my grandmother design some crosses out of old fence pailings that look very rustic and 'St. Mary Mackillop-esque'
That's just an idea, cheap, easy and each one is unique. Great to trade with others too.
Something home made is always something that comes from within the heart!
Great idea Jason, something with a bit of a personal touch will hit the spot.
ReplyDeleteI found lots of great gift ideas at my Parish Piety Store (Woy Woy) and also the Entrance Parish Piety Store. They have beautiful prayer cards, jewellery, medallions, wall hangings etc. I bought lots of prayer cards/medallions with Saint Mary Mackillop on them, as they have reference to Australia :)
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