Imaginative Hand Made Gifts for Men

Is it a myth that its hard to buy presents for men? Well obviously it depends on the man, but even the most present-worthy chap can pose a problem. I think the difficulty arises due to the lack of high quality, good value items out there specifically for men. How many men actually want golf tees or a pack of three handkerchiefs? I don't know any!

So with this in mind we have put together an imaginative little gift guide for our menfolk who, lets face it, deserve better than a novelty torch on a keyring!

Gifts for Men

A really special T-Shirt. Ethically made in the softest cotton and hand printed by designer Bonbi Forest in her Cornwall studio. A bare winter tree provides shelter for a white rabbit. £25

A magnificent one-off sculpture by artist Sophie Woodrow. If he likes the weired and the wonderful this Lion Hybrid Figure might be right up his street. £360

For the aspiring sailor or captain, this wonderful limited edition, hand-printed book by artist Alice Pattullo was selected for the Guardian's Gift Guide this year and Kate Carter the editor commented 'its more like a work of art than a book', £16

Detail of the Sailor Book

An inspiring alternative to the everyday wallet. This over sized One Penny coin wallet is made from embossed saddlery leather and lined in suede. Perfect for loose change and will fit a credit card and folded notes, £29

Another T-Shirt by Bonbi Forest designer Lee May Foster. A lovely illustration of a storm cloud with text that reads 'It Came Howling on The Wind' - as featured in the Independent's Gift Guide

For the dapper man who likes a silk scarf/cravat to wear with his jacket, this hand printed silk scarf would be perfect. It arrives in a smart black box wrapped in acid-free tissue paper like the old fashioned way silk scarves were wrapped.

A dramatic limited edition print by Alice Pattullo which depicts the maritime myth of the seven whistler birds which foresee danger, £45

A fun gift for those who like clever craftsmanship and the Edwardian circus. A two part mobile bauble which is hand printed and laser cut from beech ply by Royal College of Art graduate Daniel Heath. Limited edition, £28

Does he love coffee? This hand printed linen tea towel makes a great framed print and is almost too nice to use to dry the pots, £9

Another T-shirt by Lee May Foster, this time featuring a lovely winter star filled with forest scenes in a lovely deep purple colour, £25

A striking cushion by Daniel Heath. Soft needle cord is printed with his signature circus print and filled with a feather cushion. £75