Support Local This Season: 7 Cypriot Brands to Gift From (2026 edition)

This season is the perfect excuse to put your money where your heart is; and there’s nothing better than supporting small Cypriot brands that create meaningful, original gifts. Whether you’re shopping for friends, family, coworkers, or that one person who already has everything, these local makers offer gifts with personality, quality, and a strong sense of place.

Here are 7 Cypriot brands worth gifting this season, from wearable art and bold socks to ceramics, wine, coffee, and thoughtfully designed stationery.

1. Handmade in Cyprus – One Place, Hundreds of Local Creators

Category: Multi-brand marketplace

Why it stands out: Handmade in Cyprus is the easiest (and smartest) way to support local creators without overthinking it. This curated online marketplace brings together dozens of Cypriot makers across ceramics, jewellery, textiles, art, stationery, homeware and seasonal gifts. If you want variety, authenticity, and an easy checkout, this is where to start.

Best for: People who love unique, handcrafted gifts

Where to shop: https://handmadein.cy/

2. Klatses – Bold Socks with Cypriot Soul

Category: Apparel/accessories

Why it stands out: Klatses takes everyday socks and turns them into loud, funny cultural statements. Inspired by Cypriot food, slang, habits and village chaos, these socks feel like inside jokes you can wear. They’re practical, affordable, and impossible not to comment on, which makes them excellent seasonal gifts, no matter the occasion.

Best for: Literally anyone with feet

Where to shop: https://klatses.com/

3. Savvas Pottery – Contemporary Cypriot Ceramics

Category: Home & tableware

Why it stands out: Savvas Pottery creates modern ceramic pieces that still feel deeply Mediterranean. Mugs, plates and serving items are handmade in Cyprus and designed to be used daily — not just displayed. It’s a thoughtful gift that feels intentional and timeless.

Best for: Hosts, home lovers, design-conscious giftees

Where to shop: Instagram @savvaspottery (also stocked in select concept stores)

4. Zambartas Wineries – Cypriot Wine with Character

Category: Food & drink

Why it stands out: Zambartas is a family-run Cypriot winery producing expressive, high-quality wines from indigenous grape varieties like Xynisteri and Maratheftiko. A bottle from a local winery instantly elevates any gift and supports Cyprus’ wine heritage.

Best for: Hosts, wine lovers, festive dinners

Where to shop: https://zambartaswineries.com/ or selected wine shops

5. Cardana – Cypriot Slang, Designed Properly

Category: Stationery & lifestyle gifts

Why it stands out: Cardana nails the balance between humour and good design. Greeting cards and magnets revolve around Cypriot slang, everyday expressions and funny situations, all executed in a modern, playful way. It’s relatable, witty, and never tacky.

Best for: Coworkers, friends abroad

Where to shop: https://cardana.shop/

6. The Bean Yard – Specialty Coffee with Cypriot Roots

Category: Coffee & lifestyle gifts

Why it stands out: The Bean Yard is a Cyprus-based specialty coffee roastery that takes coffee seriously — but not pretentiously. They source high-quality beans, roast them locally, and package them beautifully, making their products ideal for gifting. It’s thoughtful, modern, and actually useful.

Best for: Coffee lovers, coworkers, hosts, and anyone who appreciates a good morning ritual

Where to shop: https://thebeanyard.com/

7. AGENDAra - Customised Agentas and Notebooks

Category: Stationery

Why it stands out: If you want a gift that feels genuinely thoughtful (and not last-minute), AGENDAra is a great choice. Their customised agendas and notebooks turn everyday organisation into something personal and aesthetic. Names, initials and carefully designed layouts make each piece feel tailored to the person receiving it.

Best for: Organisation lovers, planners, list-makers, and anyone who finds joy in a perfectly structured to-do list. 

Where to shop: Instagram @agend.ara

Why Supporting Local Cypriot Brands Matters This Season

Supporting local brands isn’t a trend, it’s a conscious choice. It keeps money in the community, preserves culture, and rewards originality. These brands don’t mass-produce; they design, experiment, improve, and create with intention.

This season, skip the generic.

Choose gifts with personality, story, and Cyprus woven into them.