Gift Guide for Beach Lovers

Beach towel with Aboriginal artwork

With Australian summer on the horizon, it's the perfect time to get the beach presents ready. If you have people in your life who love passing time at the coast, they will love some functional and stylish gifts this season.

All our beach gifts feature stunning Indigenous artworks, creating unique gifts for beach lovers! When they're dipping into salty seas and baking on the sand, they'll love thinking of you with the new items in their beach bags.

All sales at Yarn pay royalties to the artist, supporting their career and creativity. So as well as being useful, these gifts also support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists!

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Gift wrapped in Aboriginal art wrapping paper under a Christmas tree

Fun Beach Gift Ideas with Indigenous Art

With the gifting season coming fast, it's a great time to get prepared for Christmas and all the birthdays coming up! Whether you're shopping gifts for her or gifts that give back, we've got colour and Culture in store this year!

1. Sand-Free Towels

Setting the scene for this summer, we've got a brand new range of sand-free towels. These quick-drying, lightweight towels are printed with stunning Indigenous artwork. Available in a regular and large size, they're perfect for one person or using with friends and family.

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Sand-free towel with artwork by Amy Kilby on the beach

2. Personalised Beach Towels

Make your gifts extra thoughtful: personalise them! Our towels are printed with colourful and bright artwork with the name or message of your choice.

These beach towels are proudly Aussie Made! Printed right here in our Meanjin studio, we're proud to keep as much of our production on-shore as possible. Your Australian Made gifts also give back to the local community, supporting employment and training.

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Woman on the beach holding an Aboriginal artwork beach towel

3. Insulated Water Bottles

Keeping your drinks cool at the beach, we've got a brand new collection of bottles! With stunning Aboriginal prints and handy designs in a range of sizes, there's one to suit every personality. Perfect for long beach days.

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Insulated tumbler and water bottle with Aboriginal artwork at the beach

4. Picnic Rugs

One of the most thoughtful gifts this year will be your bright picnic rug! Easy to pack and water-resistant, these rugs are ideal for spontaneous beach picnics or lounging on the sand. With a quilted design, they're extra comfy for the person who loves a midday siesta at the beach.

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Quilted picnic rug with Aboriginal artwork

5. Caps & Bucket Hats

Protecting from the sun in style, our caps featuring Indigenous designs are the perfect functional gift with Cultural appreciation. Providing essential sun protection while showcasing vibrant Aboriginal art, they're a must-have for beach enthusiasts.

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6. The Forever Reef Collection

If you love people who love gifts that give back, our Yarn Raise collections are a great choice. As a unique gift for beach lovers, our Forever Reef collection helps us to protect our remarkable and distinctive global icon, the Great Barrier Reef.

Aboriginal Darug woman of the Cabrogal Clan Mandy Draper created this stunning artwork. As well as including corals, colours, and sea creatures, it includes First Nations people and the role they play to protect our Sea Country.

Every sale in our Forever Reef collection helps the reef by supporting The Great Barrier Reef Legacy (GBRL).

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Forever Reef polo, bucket hat, cap and t-shirt at the beach

Beach Gift Ideas for Summer

Get your beach people gifts they'll love and use this summer! Especially if they love bold designs and supporting Indigenous artists, they'll definitely love the gifts on this list.

Although all Yarn products are ally-friendly, we encourage you to learn the stories behind the artwork and artist. It's one way to increase your support for the artist behind the art.

Watch out for Black Friday deals coming on the last Friday in November to snag deals for your gift lists! You'll also find gift wrapping with the same artworks or artist, or mix and match ones you think they'll like. It's the final touch to show your appreciation for your beloved beach bums this year.

Colourful gift wrapping with artwork by Kenita-Lee McCartney

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