If you’re spending the holidays in Aruba and need a gift, here are a few local spots where you can find something well-made and easy to take home. It’s a way to bring a piece of the island with you. Something made here.

Aruba Small Business Gifts

Mersea Jewelry

If you’re shopping for someone who loves jewelry, Mersea Jewelry by Monica is a great place to start. She began in 2017, drawing inspiration from the beaches and nature around her. Each piece is made by hand, from necklaces to earrings to bracelets, with a style that feels connected to the island.

 

Dimondi

For the minimalist who notices every detail, there’s Dimondi. Ryan grew up building shacks in the forest (mondi)  and later realized that his love for working with wood never left. He and his partner Gianina started Dimondi as a small business focused on woodworking. They also create candles, home accessories, planters, and other carefully made pieces.

 

Tangerine

For something practical but built with care, there’s Tangerine. Ashlin studied canvas sewing at the Wooden Boat School in Maine, where most students were making cushions for sailboats. He took a different route and stitched up his first collection of canvas bags instead. That’s where Tangerine started.    Today, he makes durable toiletry bags, tote bags, and other everyday pieces 

 

Local Favorites for Easy Gifting

Paper Sisters

For anyone who still loves pen and paper, Paper Sisters is worth a stop. This locally run stationery shop is full of thoughtful pieces like calendars, notepads, planners, and more. The designs are playful but clean, and everything feels like it was made to brighten up someone’s desk, backpack, or daily routine.

Bula

If you’re shopping for someone who loves the ocean or basically lives in a t-shirt, Bula is worth checking out. It’s a local surf shop with a mix of surf gear, beach accessories, and everyday items that reflect island life. They also have their own line of shirts printed with Papiamento phrases. The designs are simple, easy to wear, and connected to the culture.

That wraps up our list of local gift spots for the season. These shops and makers offer items that reflect the island in a real way. Whether it’s something small or something useful, it’s a way to support the people who live and create here while finding a gift that means something.