For unique Christmas gifts in Singapore, go to Supermama for Singapore-designed porcelain and gifts, Bynd Artisan for personalised leather and stationery, Kim Choo Kueh Chang for Peranakan crafts and treats, Woods in the Books for picture books, Basheer Graphic Books for design books, TWG Tea for tea and Tangs for a bit of everything.
Singapore-designed porcelain and gifts with local stories.
Supermama works with Japanese makers to produce porcelain and gifts featuring Singapore icons, from HDB blocks to local food.
Its pieces make thoughtful, very Singaporean presents.
Good to know: The Singapore icon plates are its best-known pieces.
Personalised notebooks and leather goods made in Singapore.
Bynd Artisan makes notebooks, leather goods and gift sets, with in-store personalisation such as monogramming.
Great for a personal gift.
Good to know: Allow time for personalisation in December.
2 Orchard Turn, #03-19 ION Orchard, Singapore 238801
Peranakan treats, crafts and a little museum.
Kim Choo in Joo Chiat sells rice dumplings, kueh and Peranakan crafts like beaded slippers and porcelain, with a small gallery upstairs.
A colourful taste of Peranakan culture.
Good to know: Explore the shophouses along Koon Seng Road nearby.
60 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427784
A charming picture-book shop for children and adults.
Woods in the Books specialises in beautifully illustrated picture books, including Singaporean authors.
A lovely spot for children's Christmas gifts.
Good to know: Browse other Tiong Bahru shops and cafés afterwards.
38 Yong Siak Street, Singapore 168650
A legendary art and design bookshop.
Basheer Graphic Books in Bras Basah Complex is packed with books on design, architecture, art and illustration.
A treasure trove for creative friends.
Good to know: Explore the complex's other bookshops while you're there.
231 Bain Street, #04-19 Bras Basah Complex, Singapore 180231
Singapore's luxury tea brand in gift tins.
TWG Tea offers hundreds of teas in elegant tins, plus festive Christmas blends and gift sets.
An easy, beautifully packaged present.
Good to know: Look for the limited-edition Christmas teas.
2 Bayfront Avenue, B2-65/68A The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
Singapore's homegrown department store.
Tangs, founded in 1932, has a big Christmas gift section with homeware, beauty and local food gifts.
Easy one-stop gift shopping on Orchard Road.
Good to know: Visit its festive gifting floor in December.
310 Orchard Road, Singapore 238864
Supermama's Singapore-themed porcelain, Peranakan beadwork and kueh, TWG tea, kaya and personalised stationery from Bynd Artisan.
Yes, at shops in the Tourist Refund Scheme, if you spend at least S$100 in one store; our GST refund tool explains how it works.
Orchard Road for malls, Katong and Joo Chiat for Peranakan shops, Tiong Bahru for independent shops, and Kampong Glam for crafts and textiles.
Most malls are open on Christmas Day, often with shorter hours. Smaller independent shops may close.