Valentines Archives - ARTE, The Makers' Market

Show your love with a one-of-a-kind hand crafted gift.

February is the month of LOVE and Cupids. Valentine’s Day has become a commercialised event with malls and shops churning out the same old same old. This year you have the chance to dazzle your loved one with the most original and unique gifts, limited numbers, hand crafted by the best artists, jewelry designers and more from the UAE. ARTE has been running art and craft markets since 2005 and shows the creme de la creme Artisans of the Emirates to inspire you for Valentine’s day.

Create a romantic evening.

Shea Body Butter and Bath Salts using the best quality raw organic cold pressed oils and organic essential oils from with Raw Sensation Body Butter.

A woman can never have too much jewelry.

Designer Jewelry by Hayet Zerelli Jewelry- Timeless pieces that travel through cultures, continents and generations.

The Ladies will love a one-of-a-kind, designer handbag or journal.

Upsdesign – Upusana Kapoor is an abstract artist from Dubai that creates handmade jute bags, journals and more.

Bring your other half and select a painting together to celebrate your love.

ART by Jocelyn – Jocelyn Lewisham is a Dubai based New Zealand Artist. Much of her work is inspired by her new homeland and is dominated by local and Arabian themes.

Hand lettered and personilised mugs.

The perfect gift, with a hand lettered message, to make your loved one remember how special they are, while sipping their morning cup of coffee or tea. Pop in and Handlettered by Lama will personilise your card, mug or journal.

For the Décor Lover we have these beautiful hand created pillows with unique designs.

Pictoresca design – Exclusive hand-made designs tailored to your personal taste and imagination. Custom made items, stunning gifts and décor pieces for you and those that you love. Cushions, hand-painted mugs, makeup cases and more.

Lilly’s Art & Decoration – From handmade original paintings to crafted & customized home accessories surely you will find your needs, all this comes with an Oriental Twist.

Something sweet…

Jo Baked – Homemade sweet treats from gourmet and decorated cookies to cupcakes and simply decorated cakes using fresh ingredients and containing no preservatives.

Kikki’s Bake – Tempt your taste buds with home quality handmade cakes, muffins, cupcakes, cake pops and more straight-from-the-oven

Capture her dreams with a Dream catcher.

Arlene’s Dreamcatchers – Entirely handmade, all original designs using quality materials.

Words of Love or a special personalised card will melt their hearts…

Zebratini – Sacred geometry inspired designs reflected in greetings cards. Colourful, abstract paintings and prints.

Gingersnap – made to order frames and letters. Personalised gifts for all occasions.

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We have another full house with over 170 amazing stalls, featuring plenty of great Valentine’s ideas for men and women, so please come and visit us. We would love to see you there.

Here is a sneak peek at some of the lovely heart themed products that you can see on display tomorrow:

Hearts by PepperTreeArts

Bags by Maicharles

Delia’s Quilts

By Coloured Dream Accessories

Love to see more? Here is the full 2013 Valentine album of ‘lovey-dovey’ work by the artisans.

Creativity for artisans doesn’t stop with the actual craft. Many of the artisans now create their own posters to showcase what handcrafted goodies they have in time for Valentines. Check out some of them below.