Bubble tea earrings and Good Morning mugs are some of the things us millennials might have picked up over the last year or so from local brand Naiise. But if you’re looking for more unique items to gift to your friends and fam, here are 15 unique items we found that haven’t been all over the internet already:
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Printed tees are aplenty but none are as apt for a trip to the Singapore Pools as this top from Naiise. It’s also available in red for extra huat.
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A conveniently placed mrt map, for those who live in the ulu West and North of Singapore to point out on, when asked: “where do you live?”
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Have a friend that doesn’t operate without a kopi or teh peng? Get her this mismatched earrings set.
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Designs inspired by our local breakfast of eggs are also available, complete with a side of soya sauce and pepper.
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This unique nasi lemak tea is made of ingredients like dried pandan and dried chilli that makes the drink slightly spicy… just like the tea you spill, during gossip sessions with your bestie.
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A stylo milo gift, for that stylo milo friend.
Other variations available
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A product that literally has fine written all over it, for your eco-friendly buddies.
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They’re a sustainable alternative to cling wraps and are reusable, washable and compostable. Your friend will thank you and so will mother earth.
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Read our article on eco-friendly products.
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Some friends are easy to read and some friends are like kueh lapis – complex, with many layers. Commemorate a friendship like that with this kueh lapis watch.
Pineapple tart designs are also available
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Erasers (left) and memo pads(right)
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To get for your boo, for a subtle hint that it’s time to BTO. *wink*
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Hop on the urban farming trend and grow your own kang kong this 2020.
On top of caring for the plant, you’ll also be caring for those in need when you purchase this kang kong pot. Proceeds from this product go to covering basic necessities like food and housing for the underprivileged elderly.
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To profess your undying love for chicken rice, you can either express it verbally or get this Ayam Brand Pouch that everyone can see each time you whip it out and say “aunty 一个烧鸡饭 (one chicken rice)!”
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These kopitiam uncle and ah ma floral onesies are hands down the best gift you can bring to a baby shower.
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Mandatory for anyone who already has a Good Morning mug and towel. It’s also double-walled so you can fill it with hot beverages.
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This plastic bag pen holder is a nostalgic gift for your 90’s kid deskmate, who may or may not have an unbearably messy table with stationery cutting into your space.
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For a literally lit night that doesn’t involve you doing a “merlion” (puke) on the way back from Zouk.
This night lamp has 7 different colours and has a surprisingly soft and flexible exterior that won’t break easily.
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The Shophouse Tingkat Carrier is both a fashion statement and a useful container for all your meal prep needs, with 3 compartments to separate your food.
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On top of hitting the aesthetic bullseye, these are also gifts that you can give to your friends that a) have cultural value and b) are actually useful so you know they won’t be returned or regifted!
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