Christmas Gift Guide by MAGPAPER for Design and Beauty Lovers: A Curated Selection of Pieces with a Story
Christmas is around the corner, and with it comes the traditional dilemma—how to buy a gift for those who appreciate aesthetics, quality, and seem to have already discovered everything they need? Our goal is not to add more clutter but to find curated pieces that have soul, a story, and elevate everyday rituals. In a time of consumption fatigue, the greatest joy lies in investing in honest craftsmanship and thoughtful design. We have prepared four tips that blend local heritage, sophisticated scent, the art of dining, and style. These are gifts that won't disappoint and will bring joy for years.
Klimchi: The Iconic Glass Jug, Not Just for Water
For whom: For lovers of fresh flowers, refreshing homemade lemonade, and honest Czech glassmaking.
The Klimchi glassworks is a local brand, and its iconic jug is an excellent gift idea. It is multifunctional—serving both as a vessel for water and as a beautiful vase for fresh flowers. Founder Lukáš Klimčák emphasizes the strong connection to the history of Czech glassmaking: "I want to make a good name for our nation. The history of Czech glassmaking runs deep, and I like the feeling that we are continuing its legacy." The jug is available in four sizes, ranging from 350 ml to 2 liters, and the selection offers more than 30 color variants. This is a choice for those who seek depth and a transparent story in their gift.
Pigmentarium: Niche Luxury for Interiors and the Senses
For whom: For lovers of sophisticated, layered scents, and those who seek an element of luxury and a distinct authorial mark in their accessories.
The independent Prague perfumery house Pigmentarium brings an olfactory experience into the interior through unique incense sticks and their designer holders. The holders themselves, such as the Wave and Bubble models, prove that even such an object can be a work of art. PIGMENTARIUM, founded in 2018 by Tomáš Ric, creates perfumes from noble essences in Prague. The incense sticks are produced for them by a small family business in Sri Lanka using traditional methods that embody the brand's unconventional visions. For those who crave an olfactory journey to distant lands, the BON VOYAGE set is ideal. One box contains six essences—such as the smoky JERICHO NOIR, the sensual KÂSHÂN ROSE, or the refreshing MOROCCAN MINT—which, on a trail of smoke, become an invitation to distant, imaginary worlds. Let yourself be enchanted by a moment that belongs only to you.
Booktherapy: Literary Curation and Visual Stimulants
For whom: For those who see a book not just as text, but primarily as a visual artifact that enriches a space and supports aesthetic discourse.
The Booktherapy bookstore is not merely a retailer but a curator of highly aesthetic and relevant publications. A book is always a safe yet profound choice for design lovers. For instance, you can select the inspiring book Living Happy in the City, which focuses on smart and stylish solutions for compact city apartments, balancing aesthetics and functionality. Wine and travel enthusiasts will appreciate the publication Wine Travel Italy (Assouline), a visual and textual deep dive into Italian wine regions led by sommelier Enrico Bernardo. Finally, for those who admire pop art and history, there is Andy Warhol and Friends by Steve Schapiro—a collector's look at Warhol's cultural rise and his Factory era, also available in numbered and signed editions.
Incartato Ceramics: Provocative Irony for the Table (Artiseme)
For whom: For collectors and those who want to introduce intellectual playfulness and provocative Italian design into the ritual of dining.
The fourth tip ventures into the realm of applied art. In the curated selection of the Artiseme store, we find the Incartato Ceramics brand, the essence of Italian craftsmanship, founded in 2020 by designer Michele Carta. Carta views the table as a key space for gathering and discussion. The "The Issues Collection" is his direct challenge to traditional norms. Its organic shapes reference the curves of the human body, while decorative phrases add a touch of seductive irony to the whole. A specific gift tip is the handmade cappuccino mug, decorated with blue inscriptions like “I love doing nothing”or “I deserve to be rich.” You are gifting not only a beautiful piece of ceramic with a glossy glaze but also an object that guarantees a lively atmosphere and aesthetic provocation.