Featured Gift Ideas by Indie Makers

Six artists, six gifts. Scroll through the pictures to find: art calendars, designer undies, a chapbook, and a some folk album objects that render CDs even more obsolete.

When you donate even $1 to the Abakis: I'm One Too album fundraiser (igg.me/at/abakis), besides all the amazing Abakis perks, you will be emailed exclusive discount codes of up to 25% off these great, independent products!

Get Real Mail: Chris Faroe and Ian Harkey's postcard subscription. Better than a CD, have beautiful art postcards mailed to your home monthly, along with a download code for the Chris's latest album, and an exclusive link to an online annotated lyric/poetry/art book. chrisfaroe.com/gifts

Ethical Undies: Austin, TX designer Katastrophic creates handmade undies for all. Not only super hot, they're made in the USA, with organic cotton and a dash of rock and roll. katastrophicdesign.etsy.com

All My Favorite Animals: Artist Meghan Orbek presents 12 original paintings in calendar form. The creation of each painting has been a culmination of many years of research regarding the biology, ecology, lore, and history of these creatures...and in most cases, one on one hang out time. etsy.com/shop/OrbekOnline

Folk Music, Folk Art: These wallets are made by musician Christopher Paul Stelling and come with an instant download of his latest album. Made of strong salvaged brown and dark blue leather and twice hand stitched with waxed hemp. Secured with solid brass rivets and stamps. Order in the next couple of days if you want it by Christmas, as these are handmade to order. christopherpaulstelling.bandcamp.com/merch

For The Domestic Workers I Know You Know: In addition to purchasing Cal's latest vinyl EP, consider a few copies of this. Based on two years of experience as a professional part-time housecleaner in NYC, this is a slim volume of observations, protestations, & considerations which chronicle a worker's rage & pride, with gritty whimsy. calfolgerday.bandcamp.com/merch 

Geometry: Illustrated, lettered, and screen printed meticulously by hand, this is just one of many original 2014 calendars created by The Hungry Fox's Mikaela Fuchs in Durham, NC. etsy.com/shop/thehungryfox