Ankole Gift Guide 2025

Meaningful Gifts, Handmade in Uganda

This festive season, give gifts that tell a story. At Ankole, every piece is handcrafted in Uganda using horn, a by-product of the beef industry and more recent collections using terracotta, and handblown glass, celebrating generations of craftsmanship and sustainable design.

Whether you're shopping for him, for her, or simply looking for unique stocking fillers, our curated gift guide has something special for everyone.

 

✨ Gifts for Him

Discover thoughtful, long-lasting gifts he’ll use for years to come.

Shoe Horn The perfect blend of practicality and elegance. Available in three sizes, each with a leather strap handle to hang in your hall or boot room. Shop Now	Horn Tumblers Each tumbler is completely unique in in own stripes and tones. Perfect as a water glass, toothbrush holder but also ideal for the whisky lover.  Shop Now
Horn Tankard A standout gift for beer enthusiasts, traditional, sculptural, and full of character these best-selling tankards are available in both 1/2 pint and 1 pint. Shop Now	Horn Bottle Stopper A beautiful hand-finished piece to elevate any home bar.  Shop Now
Horn Trinket Tray- Oblong A stylish catch-all for his keys, cufflinks, and everyday essentials. Shop Now	Ankole Cow Horns A beautiful centre piece, available in 5 sizes  Shop Now

 

✨ Gifts for Her

Thoughtful, handcrafted homeware & jewellery.

Horn Earrings Lightweight, naturally patterned, and effortlessly elegant. Shop Now	Horn Bangles Can be worn stacked or worn alone, each bangle reflects neutral tones that suit any outfit . Shop Now
Horn Vase A sculptural statement piece that brings natural warmth to any interior. Suitable for dried or real flowers. Shop Now	Horn Salad Servers Perfect for the hostess, functional, timeless, and guaranteed to be admired around the table. Shop Now
Heart Trinket Tray A sweet, symbolic keepsake for her bedside or dressing table. Shop Now	Horn Salad Bowl A practical gift, suitable for salads or fruit or one to be admired, a sculptural piece that can sit proudly on the coffee table. Shop Now

✨ Gifts Under £100

Being hosted for Christmas? Pair any of these thoughtful gifts with their favourite tipple or a box of chocolates for the perfect festive thank-you.

Oval Horn Bowl Pair with chocolate for a perfect festive gift. Alternatively these bowls are great for snacks, jewellery, keys, or simply as a decorative display piece. Shop Now

Set of 4 Horn Tumblers Pair with your hosts favourite tipple this Christmas. Alternatively, our tumblers make a wonderful gift for couples, new homeowners, or anyone who loves entertaining. Shop Now

 

✨ Gifts Under £35

Thoughtful stocking fillers and Secret Santa favourites.

Star T-Light Holder Add an instant glow of festive warmth to your home decor, these t-light holders are perfect for Christmas table scapes. Shop Now

Horn Christmas Decorations Hand-carved ornaments that bring a natural, sustainable touch to your tree. These decorations are available in 9 styles. Browse All Styles

 

✨ New Collections: Freshly Arrived from Uganda

This season, we’re thrilled to introduce our latest handblown glass and ceramics collections, each piece is entirely handmade, celebrating artistry while supporting local craftspeople directly.

Glass Tumblers Wholly handblown, these glasses have a great weight to them and are a beautifully organic in shape. Perfect as water glasses or a G&T.  Browse All Glasses	Water Jug A functional showstopper and the perfect pairing with our tumblers. Browse Jugs
Boob Jug Playful, empowering, and fast becoming a customer favourite, these jugs are a great gift and also double up us a fun vase. Shop Now	Terracotta Vase Warm, earthy tones and an elegant silhouette. Crafted using traditional techniques, supporting another small business in Uganda. Shop Now

 

✨ Shop In-Store This Christmas 

If you're local to Stamford, come and experience our collections in person. We have lots of in-store exclusives, including glass tumblers, jugs, and terracotta pieces you won’t find online.

📍 Opening Hours (Christmas Season):
Tuesday–Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday & Monday: 11am – 4pm

We’d love to help you find the perfect gifts, wrap them beautifully, and share the stories behind each handcrafted piece.

14 St Mary's Hill, Stamford, PE9 2DP