Review: Wraptious – Affordable And Unique Gifts For Art Lovers

I received this product to review it and publish my honest, unbiased opinion.

I love making gift guides for special loved ones featuring my new favourite finds. I especially like it when a product or idea combines art with ethical standards.

Tips for Buying from the Same Artist

When it comes to purchasing art, especially from a beloved artist, there are several key tips to ensure you make informed choices while building a meaningful collection.

My top tip: 2-3 pieces of quality art products from the same artist, or pull together a few canvases from a shop like Crib of Art, to turn a simple room into a stylish living space.

Here are some more tips to buy from the same artist:

Research the Artist

Before investing, take the time to learn about the artist’s background, style, and previous works. Learning their journey will help you appreciate the artwork more.

Follow Their Progression

Artists often evolve over time. Keep track of their new pieces, exhibitions, and projects. This will not only deepen your appreciation but might also allow you to spot trends in their work, which can be vital if you’re considering making a long-term investment.

Establish a Relationship

If possible, engage with the artist through social media or at gallery openings. Building a rapport can enhance your buying experience and often open up opportunities to learn about new releases or exclusive artworks.

Practical Considerations

Before making a purchase, consider practical aspects such as size, medium, and how the artwork will fit into your space. This will ensure that the piece you select complements your existing décor and resonates with your personal style.

Set a Budget

It’s important to have a clear budget in mind to avoid overspending. Keep in mind that prices can vary based on the artist’s popularity and the complexity of the work, so be prepared to make adjustments based on available options.

Authenticity and Documentation

Whenever possible, purchase from reputable sources that can provide authentication for the artwork. This not only protects your investment but also adds value to your collection.

When Wraptious contacted me to review one of their product and their site, I didn’t know too much about them. Wraptious sells award-winning gift items supporting artists. The first thing I came across, was their competition they run twice a year. They invite artists to join them and upload their work which gets shared and voted on by the public. This year’s shortlist has been already selected and the shorlisted artists’ designs are available in their online store. Wraptious currently works with more than thirty artists: painters, illustrators, photographers and designers. The artist community is expanding, thanks to the competition too.

About Wraptious

Wraptious helps thousands of artists, small, one-man artistic businesses and organisations create high-quality, UK-made gift items. You can find a lot of things in their online shop: from cushions to coasters, they manufacture in short runs, with no setup fees and low minimums – making it easier to test new ideas, build your brand or create personalised gifts for your audience.

We use sustainable materials, eco-conscious packaging, and plant a tree for every order (so far they have planted over 130,000!) – part of their mission to build meaningful relationships with our artists, customers and the wider environment in which we all share. 

What really makes Wraptious ethical in my eyes is their manifesto, which is promoting independent art. Directly supporting their artists, who receive a share of each sale. Yes, this means, a percentage of each sale goes directly into the artist’s pocket. The best way to support independent art: buy it. Also, all their products are produced in the UK and on recycled or sustainable resources where possible. 

Learning all this, I was really looking forward receiving my cushion I picked from their collection. It was hard to pick, but I chose a cushion designed by Paul Robbins:

Take a look at the details, such a lovely piece!

Review: What I thought about it

Though Wraptious has a lovely selection of cushion designs, I fell in love with this one for the first sight. I love the yellow background highlighting all the hypnotisingly beautiful colours of the bear’s head. The colours are strikingly vivid, I have used no filter on the photo above. This cushion is available in two sizes: 45 cm x 45 cm and 60 cm x 60 cm. The cover is made of super soft and velvety vegan-suede.

The same design is also available printed on gallery-quality original print, in case you’d like to coordinate or highlight them.

Prices start at £22.95 (cover only).