LOVE TO GIVE? THESE LOCAL ONES ARE FOR YOU

Christmas is synonymous with foodie gifts and this year you can feel even better about giving festive fare knowing that our beautiful reusable biscuit tins showcase homegrown South African talent. We've collaborated with an array of artists to create unique tin designs that are bound to become collectables.

First up is Pigcasso – Pigcasso and Joane Lefson represent the first human – non-human art collaboration of its kind. Pigcasso was rescued before slaughter in 2016 by Joane Lefson and take to Farm Sanctuary SA in Franschhoek, where the piggy now spends its days joyfully painting. Proceeds from every sale of Pigcasso artwork benefit the registered non-profit Farm Sanctuary SA. The tin of Dark Chocolate Chip Crunchies is made locally to a vegan recipe and the Pigcasso desing entitled 'Loopy' has bright, fresh colours that dance across the artwork, depicting  a sense of freedom and play.

Cape Town based visual artist and musician Amy Ayanda is well known for her paintings inspired by local landscapes. The gorgeous "Finding Joy" Chocolate Chip Cookie Duo tin features the vibrant colours of the dawning of a new day, with dewdrops adorning the landscape and honey birds breaking their fast on the nectar of our much-loved fynbos.

There is also beautiful sea-themed 'I AM WATER' All Butter Shortbread Biscuit tin, featuring an underwater photograph taken by Peter Marshall of I AM WATER Ocean Conversation – an NGO based in Cape Town's Kalk Bay. Working with under-resourced coastal communities that have little or no experience beyond the beach, the team at I AM WATER teach children how to swim and snorkel, introducing them to the local ocean ecosystem. To date more than 5 000 youth have been safely introduced to their local ocean and first-time snorkelers witnessed the underwater world for the first time. The I AM WATER school speaking series has reached more than 25 000 learners. 

 

Elise Wessel of Blackfan Studio collaborated with Macassar Pottery on a biscuit in design that celebrates our natural plant heritage. A love for illustrative detail and enchanted storytelling sits at the heart of the botanically inspired surface design homeware that Blackfan Studio produces. All products are locally made in small batches, with ocassional once-off hand-painted ceramic pieces too. Macassar Pottery is situated within the Macassar community in Cape Town and provides young South Africans with employment, whilst exploring their creative spirit through ceramic making. Each tile made and fired Macassar Pottery features a hand-painted floral design by Blackfan Studio that was then photographed and now adorns the All Butter Shortbread Square Floral Decorated Tin.

The sales from the Mini Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie tin, called "Hope and Love", designed by Cape Town based graffiti artist Nardstar, will see a R50 000 donation being made towards #ZEROHUNGER2030. In South Africa, the statistics indicate that a staggering 14.3 million* people face the threat of hunger, while one-third of the food produced in our country ends up in landfills. Woolworths' alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 2 of a  #ZEROHUNGER FUTURE by 2030 is a further expression of our commitment to Inclusive Justice through lasting impacts. The "Hope and Love" tin is but one of this year's gifting options that are contributing to #ZEROHUNGER2030 and the design reminds us that through connection, understanding, deep love, and respect for our planet and all life, we can overcome all manner of challenges.

Orchids are delicate, exotic and graceful and their blooms represent beauty, love and strength. As part of our Farming for the Future programme, these beauties are grown in harmony with nature. To celebrate, we have created a range of beautiful gifting items taht feature an image of our exclusive and locally grown orchids. For the peckish, you can pick up the limited edition Nature's Celebration 'Orchids" tin with its Selection of Shortbread Biscuits.

Give the gift of selfcare with the WBath and Body Orchid Limited Edition Caddy: Hand Wash & Hand Body Lotion. Relax and nourish your skin wiht this vanilla and orchid fragranced duo that is infused with hydrating argan oil. The set is Vegan Friendly and locally made using ethically sourced ingredients.

With the WBath and Body Orchid Limited Edition Fragrance Sachets and the WBath and Body Orchid Limited Edition Reed Diffuser you can have perfume every inch of your home with an enchanting vanilla and orchid fragrance. Simply slip the fragrance sachets into your wardrobe, drawers or suitcase and display your reed diffuer for a relaxing scent sensation that will see you through the festive season.

In addition to the gorgeous biscuit tin, we also collaborated with Amy Ayanda on a limited edition Chocolate Decadence Selection of locally produced chocolates that feature the awe-inspiring 'Finding Joy' artwork on the box. 

For the Gow Getters, Amy Ayanda;s painterly strokes decorate a range of WBeauty products including a selection of Gel Nail Polishes and Hydro Lipsticks in highly pigmented and seasonal shades as well as an exciting Eyeshadow Palette that celebrates the iconic colours for this summer. Amy Ayanda's Finding Joy artwork has also been used to create two limited edition make-up bags that have been produced by a local NPO Sparrow Society.

And there is another way to give back when purchasing an Amy Ayanda piece , too. The beautiful, reusable 'Finding Joy' shopping bag will be on offer, and for every bag sold R10.00 (VAT incl.) will be donated to The Woolworths Trust in supoort of our #ZEROHUNGER2030 initiative.

Speaking of collaborations, you can pick up gorgeous gifting items by chef and award-winning author, The Lazy Makoti that will remove the fuss around festive meal prep. Drawing inspiration from the tradition of passing down beloved family recipes and heirlooms, Mogau Seshoene aka The Lazy Makoti is proud to introduce these products which are perfect for all your upcoming family gatherings. The Lazy Makoti Easy to Make Gingerbeer Scones includes a ceramic mixing bowl and a gorgeous Lazy Makoti cotton tea towel while The Lazy Makoti Easy to Make Steamed Bread ot traditional Dombolo or Ujeqe has an enamel pot for you to use when mixing and steaming your bread. All you need to do is add a glass of Gemere and you'll be sure to impress at your next get-together.

If you're looking to level up your kitchenware or gift a bride-to-be then look no further than The Lazy Makoti kitchenware range. Choose from eight gorgeous items including a silicon utensil set, utensil holder, mixing bowl, tea towel 2pk, cookie gun, measuring cups, measuring spoon and The Lazy Makoti's signature red apron!

"With this collection, I once again open up my heart to let my love for food flow to your kitchen. I hope all the ladies who will be transitioning to becoming umakoti this festive will also fell the love through the range." says Mogau.

For those who are looking for a delicious and uniquely South African experience we have partnered with Braai Blaai to create a Lekker Meat Braai Kit. The kit includes Woolies' smokehouse BBQ seasoning, smoky chipotle basting sauce, a basting brush and two Braai Blaai sheets. Designed and developed behind the Boerewors curtain of the Western Cape, Braai Blaai thrives on finding sustainable solutions and one of the business' main driving forces is to give back to local communities. Most of the proceeds from the side of the Braai Blaai's go towards supporting local non-profit organisations so you can fire it up knowing that your braai is lekker in more ways than one.                

If the festive season gives you a hankering for homemade focaccia and pizza then we have you and your crew covered. This year we have collaborated with Laid Back, a proudly South African family business that is passionate about product innovation. The Christmas Make Your Own Focaccia with Wooden Board and Christmas Yeast Free Pizza Crust Mix with Seasoning & Pizza Board both include hand-crafted and sustainably sourced pine boards by Laid Back. These are locally made boards that will take pride and place in your kitchen and on your table for many years to come.

Take your home harvest to the next level with the Grow Your Own Kitchen Garden Kit. The kit features a locally made wooden planter box manufactured by Crazy Crates, a proudly South African company based in Cape Town. Crazy Crates creates employment for the surrounding community and only uses locally sourced materials in its products. We have also added A Slab of Seed Planting Chocolate by Sow Delicious! Nestled in George, in the heart of the Eden District, is a unique seed factory run by Vanessa Jacobs and a team of super-women. The slab of herb sees looks like chocolate, so all you need to do is add potting soil to the planter and pop in your slab to grow, harvest and create.

In the planter box you will find a salad dressing bottle and garlic, mustard and herb seasonings so once your herbs are ready, you can combine your fresh produce with the seasonings and some olive oil and voila! You have a delicious homemade salad dressing!

No festive table is complete without crackers and this year our crazy range of Christmas Crackers are proudly made in a local fair-trade accredited factory. The jolly boxes are produced using materials sourced from well-managed FSC®-Certified forests and recycled materials. All of our products are made to care, so if you love to give, it's also great to know that when you buy any of our Christmas Crackers boxes (excluding the Confetti Crackers), R1.00 (VAT incl.) is donated to The Woolworths Trust and goes towards the #ZEROHUNGER2030 initiative.

Whether you are shopping for your family, a favourite teacher, your bestie or the kiddies next door, Woolies has a range of exceptional quality Christmas products, just for you. Take the stress out of festive gifting this year while knowing that your purchases will have a positive impact on your local community – here's to making your celebrations extra special and more meaningful in 2022!