Artisan-made holiday gifts create lasting memories for the person who receives them. For you as the giver they provide the peace of mind that it is very unlikely someone will give the same gift. Moreover, you can feel good about the gift because it not only serves as such, but your puchuase helps artisans making a living, and keeping traditional craftsmanship alive. Uno Alla Volta is a company who works with artisans world-wide to sell their crafted pieces. Read to get an impression about the great holiday gifts from Uno Alla Volta.

Contents

A Scarf and/or Pendant Necklace Make Great Gifts
Example of a High Quality Artisan-made Silk Scarf with a Beautiful Design
A Unique Scarf Is a Great Addition for Every Wardrobe
Accessories Up Your Style
Artisan-made Holiday Gifts from Uno Alla Volta in a Nutshell
Top of the World Style Linkup Party No 136

Disclosure: Ad. The pendant necklace and silk scarf are samples gifted to me by Uno Alla Volta. The post is not endorsed by them. I wrote it entirely myself and it represents my 100% honest opinion.

A Scarf and/or Pendant Necklace Make Great Gifts

Uno Alla Volta sent me a surprise package last week. When I opened the package, I found this wonderful fall oblong Joyita silk scarf, and this amber pendant sterling silver necklace made by Avi one of their jewelry design artists.

This beautiful necklace brought back memories of my childhood summer vacations with my family at the Jade Bay in northern Frisia. On days with gray skies, but no rain, we did beach walks, and collected small amber pieces that the waves had washed ashore. Still today, I love beach walks on these days. The beaches are lonely then. It’s just you, the wind, the sound of the waves, and your company. So peaceful as compared to a sunny day when the beach is packed. Isn’t it weird how a beautiful art piece can send you going down memory lane?

mature woman in fall outfit with pendent necklace — Joyita’s red and green leaf devore silk oblong scarf and Avi’s amber and Sterling silver pendant necklace c/o Uno Alla Volta with own amber earrings, Hermes collier de chien bangle, GNW tight, Pendleton wool skirt, Jord bamboo watch, GNW Luxe sweater, and Söfft shearling booties

details of the artisan-made scarf and necklace gifted to me — Zoom-in on Joyita’s red and green leaf devore silk scarf to illustrate the textural structure and beautiful colors, and on Avi’s amber and sterling silver oval pendant necklace to show the nice reflection of light within the amber. This pendant comes with the chain for $99. The scarf is available for only $60.

A High Quality Artisan-made Silk Scarf with a Beautiful Design

Ever since my Granny Hannah gave me a silk scarf, I have loved the touch of silk on my skin. This devore silk scarf is super soft. Its structural leaves and beautiful colors make it a perfect statement piece for any fall wardrobe. The red and greens plus winter white of the scarf allow a lot of color combinations. Therefore, the scarf is a real addition to my indoor and outerwear wardrobe options alike. Just see the example outfit photos with my work outfit and outerwear. What a nice gift! Thank you, Uno Alla Volta.

Stylist tip: An artisan-made scarf is an affordable high quality gift.

mature woman in fall work outfit with accessories — Artisan-painted oblong silk scarf, and artisan-crafted oval pendant sterling silver necklace c/o Uno Alla Volta with own GNW tight, Hermes collier de chien, Pendleton glen check midi skirt, Jord wooden watch, GNW Luxe cashmere Merino wool sweater, and Söfft buckle boots

A Unique Scarf Is a Great Addition for Every Wardrobe

The scarf also solved my problem to finish my holiday shopping list! I have two friends who are hard to shop for. A scarf is a great gift for any fashionista and woman who likes to dress nicely. And they both do. I’ll get one of Joyita’s red and green scarves from Uno Alla Volta for one of them. I still had no gift idea for her. She lives in another town down the Alcan, and hence I don’t know her complete wardrobe. Given the many colors of the scarf, it will match many of her pieces. The risk that we wear the same scarf at the same venue is small. Even when it would happen, it doesn’t matter. No two of these hand-painted scarves are exactly alike. That’s the great thing about handmade items. They are as unique as their wearer. Who doesn’t love that?

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style blogger in fall office look with Uno Alla Volta scarf and pendant — Hand-painted artisan made scarf and artisan made Pendant necklace c/o Uno Alla Volta with own Pendleton wool skirt, GNW tight, GNW Luxe long sleeve sweater with sleeves chopped up, Hermes collier de chien, and Söfft shearling boots

The other friend for whom I still had no idea what to buy, is a big season clothing fan. The hand-painted Christmas light scarf featured in the Uno Alla Volta catalog, will be the perfect gift for her. Thanks to the fast turn-around time from ordering to receiving the item, I will be able to give her the scarf before Thanksgiving. This means she will have the entire holiday season to wear the scarf. When on the Uno Alla Volta web store page, I saw that there are many other great options for those season clothing fans. Have you had a look at their new pieces yet? Maybe they have the perfect gift for that hard to shop for friends of yours too.

stylist in Posh chic winter outerwear with colorful scarf — Silk artisan painted oblong scarf and silver plated pendant necklace with gem accent c/o Uno Alla Volta worn with own Andrew Marcs winter motorcycle jacket, GNW tight, Pendleton pleated skirt, Yes St. Laurent bag, GNW Luxe sweater, wool felt beret, and LeatherCoatsEtc leather gloves that match the color of the scarf

Accessories Up Your Style

I am so excited about my new accessories for fall. It’s always fascinating how accessories can make one to take a whole new look at the pieces one already owns. I wouldn’t have the idea to pair the burned red cardigan with my burgundy sheath dress (photo below) if it hadn’t been for the scarf. It just suggested the pairing by its own colors. Guess what? See this guide how to up your style with scarves.

midlife blogger Nicole in fall office outfit with gifted artisan-crafted scarf, cardigan, and sheath — Monochromatic fall work look inspired by the artisan-painted silk scarf c/o Uno Alla Volta. Sterling silver amber pendant necklace c/o Uno Alla Volta, own Calvin Klein sheath dress, Hermes collier de chien bangle, DIY quartz gemstone bangle, GNW tight, Manolo Blahnik booties, and DIY dyed Moda International cardigan

The scarf gave me many new styling ideas. Watch out for these outfits.

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stylist in monochromatic outfit featuring artisan-made holiday gifts from Uno Alla Volta scarf — Monochromatic fall outfit with all shades of reds inspired by the Joyita scarf c/o Uno Alla Volta with Sterling silver amber necklace c/o Uno Alla Volta and own Calvin Klein sheath dress, GNW tight, Manolo Blahnik booties, Hermes collier de chien bangle, DIY bangle, and Moda International cardigan

Artisan-made Holiday Gifts in a Nutshell

Gifting artisan-made holiday gifts has many advantage. They are unique because hand-made pieces never are exactly identical. These gifts are affordable, but gain value over time due to their limited number. Furthermore, you support artisans with your puchuase to make a living and keep the art alive. Uno Alla Volta works directly with the artisans of various branches. Think for instance, murano glass (See my review of Uno Alla Volta’s Murano and glass jewelry), home decor, dishes, handmade bags (review of an Uno Alla Volta purse at the link).

Browse their collections now for artisan-made holiday gifts for those on your list.

P.S. Their jewelry is always also a great investment in your own style.

P.P.S. A fashion book is always a great gift idea. Buy my book now.

Need some budget friendly holiday gift ideas? Check out my gift guide for inspiration, sales, and promo codes.

Top of the World Style linkup party No 136

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