San Antonio Current — November 17, 2021

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arts

Bryan Rindfuss

Nydia Huizar, co-owner and designer of BarbacoApparel and the Tortilla Press

Francisco Cortes

Andrea Vocab Sanderson, City of San Antonio Poet Laureate 2020-2023

Facebook / Jenelle Esparza

Jenelle Esparza, artist and co-director of Presa House Gallery What two or three San Antonio-made items would you love to receive as holiday gifts this year and why?

I would love to receive gifts from the folks at Millard Street Studios, a ceramic studio run by Diana Kersey. The artists there have frequent sales of their ceramic goods, both functional and decorative. They have a holiday sale scheduled for December 18 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 322 Millard St. Diana Kersey, (210) 573-7418, dianakersey.com.

What’s the best locally produced gift you’ve ever received?

The best locally produced gifts I received were a batch of cookies from Nora at Estudio Tlalli, a handwoven tapestry from the Mercado de Paz at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center and a lotería card set from local author and friend Xelena Gonzalez.

Why is it important for people to shop local during the holidays?

It’s important for folks to shop local because it directly supports the artists and makers in their community. I enjoy gifting local goods to my friends and family because it’s always something unique and beautiful.

What two or three San Antonio-made items would you love to receive as holiday gifts this year and why?

Nancy Scaife-Mullens [of Napp2reality] — one of her amazing clutches or purses. Napp2reality, napp2reality. com. HerStory Boutique. I just got a chocolate maxi sweater from [Kenyada Bell] at an event the other night. I would love to have more of her clothing. HerStory Boutique, 1010 S. Flores St., Suite 108, (210) 5047449, herstyletherapy.org. Jewelry from Say That Accessories. Naomi Williams — her copper pieces are amazing. Say That Accessories, (414) 502-7209, facebook.com/ SayThatAccessories.

What’s the best locally produced gift you’ve ever received?

I won an Arts and Courtesy Photo / Napp2reality Letters Award last year from Friends of San Antonio Public Library and was given some Mission candles. This year I finally met Marcie Anguiano, who owns the store. Mission Crafts Chandlery, 2915 Roosevelt Ave., (210) 865-2471, missionchandlery.com.

Why is it important for people to shop local during the holidays?

The women and men that own their own businesses, whom I know, create from a place of passion are definitely supporting their family with their craft. Their work is fresh, original and unique. You deserve something authentic that has a story behind it that you can retell to others when they compliment you on your amazing taste. Ccourtesy Photo / Esperanza Peace and Justice Center

What two or three San Antonio-made items would you love to receive as holiday gifts this year and why?

Calavera Crafters has this amazing Bar S Bologna ornament that brings the biggest smile to my face every time I see it on social media. I would love this on my tree and then as a year-round office decoration. Calavera Crafters, 109 Blue Star, facebook.com/ calaveracrafters. Gemini Vato released a few plush items this year, and the MR. CRISPYDOG is high up on my list. I have his first Chale Tamale, and I love it! Gemini Vato, geminivato.com. Anyone who knows me knows that I live for purses, and any of Breakfast Friend’s custom-painted bags would be a dream to own. I’m excited to see what her upcoming drop will include. Breakfast Friend, breakfastfriend.shop.

What’s the best locally produced gift you’ve ever received?

Hands-down, my luxe Karma Candle Makers Fiesta Sangria candle. The container this candle is in is absolutely beautiful and really enhances a space’s look and smell. Karma Candle Makers, karmacandlemakers. com. Best gift I’ve given myself? NataziaNatazia’s iced tea earrings. Super cute and perfect for my South Texas sensibilities. NataziaNatazia, instagram.com/natazianatazia.

Why is it important for people to shop local during the holidays?

The holidays are the biggest shopping season of the year, so it’s a very important time, fiscally speaking, for local makers and Courtesy Photo / Calavera Crafters businesses. This is our opportunity to make up for our slower seasons and hopefully keep creating in the following year. Not only is shopping local a great way to boost our regional economy — which has countless benefits — but it’s a great way to help sustain local makers and businesses and keep them around for years to come. And for shoppers, it’s a great way to gift unique and thoughtful pieces to friends and family and themselves. sacurrent.com | November 17 - November 30, 2021 | CURRENT

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