The Modern Farmer Holiday Gift Guide

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Slalom Sled[/mf_h5]

Proper handcrafted sleds from Colorado, where they still get snow.
Mountain Boy Sledworks, $150
mountainboysleds.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Bunad Blanket[/mf_h5]

This blanket by designer Andreas Engesvik is inspired by textiles from Norwegian folk costumes.
Andreas Engesvik, $280
reallywellmade.co.uk

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Wood and Stone Mugs[/mf_h5]

Unusually grabbable Japanese coffee mugs with wooden and stone handles.
Hakusan Toki, $125
tortoisegeneralstore.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]The Present Clock[/mf_h5]

Annual Time clock makes one full revolution every 365 days.
Annual Time, $249
thepresent.is

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Baguette Cutting Board [/mf_h5]

Extra long, color-blocked cutting boards serve baguettes beautifully.
Lostine, $168
minam.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Pasta: Recipes From the Kitchen of the American Academy in Rome[/mf_h5]

For quick pasta meals all winter long from the executive chef of the Rome Sustainable Food Project.
Little Bookroom, $22
littlebookroom.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Utility Canvas Blankets[/mf_h5]

If you throw them over your furniture, your dogs will definitely jump on them. But these durable, washable blankets are indestructible.
Utility Canvas, $145
utilitycanvas.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Cook’s Dry Measure[/mf_h5]

Measure everything in one go with this multitasking tool.
Labour and Wait, $20
labourandwait.co.uk

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Eau Good Filter Water Bottle[/mf_h5]

Functional product with charm, the charcoal filter makes the water neutral, lasts six months and can be recycled for kindling.
Black+Blum, $20
black-blum.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Wooly the Sheep Doll[/mf_h5]

Blabla is a popular children’s line of soft and whimsical knitted playthings and decor, which was founded on the belief that children are driven by their senses and imagination.

Blabla’s collection is designed by Florence Wetterwald and knitted by Peruvian artisans. Everything is made from natural fibers of exceptional quality grown in Peru, making the blabla dolls irresistibly soft and cuddly. Each detail is hand stitched and gives each doll its unique personality. With a commitment to fair trade, and keeping environmental awareness in mind, blabla products look contemporary yet feel like old friends.
blablakids, $56
blablakidsonline.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Stikkan Wood Splitter[/mf_h5]

Norwegian wood splitter that mounts on the wall to make instant kindling so you don’t have to go outside.
Stikkan, $218
stikkan.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Bloak Ladder[/mf_h5]

A white oak ladder with a smooth finish – great for hanging towels.
Lostine, $475
minam.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Tin Cloth Dog Bowl[/mf_h5]

A deep, portable water bowl made of waterproof tin cloth for long hikes and outings with the dog.
Filson, $38
filson.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Rope Doorstop[/mf_h5]

Made by a knotting enthusiast in Suffolk, England, this doorstop is modeled after the Monkey’s Fist knot.
Labour and Wait, $105
labourandwait.co.uk

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]G. Wiseman Pocket Knife[/mf_h5]

Sodbuster knives are for the working man. Rustproof, with a brass hinge, this knife can do a lot.
G. Wiseman, $329
kaufman-mercantile.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]BioLite CampStove[/mf_h5]

Light as a cup of coffee, this kindling-fueled stove charges your phone and cooks your dinner by converting thermal energy into electric.
BioLite, $129
biolitestove.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Kusakichi Bachi Hoe[/mf_h5]

A finely crafted, durable, light and extremely sharp hoe from Japan.
Hida Tool, $30
hidatool.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Finder Books[/mf_h5]

Pocket guides to flowers and trees make perfect stocking stuffers for treehugging friends.
Nature Study Guild Publishers, $5
kioskkiosk.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Artisan-Painted Paddles[/mf_h5]

Authentic wilderness canoe paddles from Minnesota. You’ll want one in every pattern for your next camping trip.
Sanborn Canoe, $155
sanborncanoe.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Audubon Bird Call[/mf_h5]

Made in Rhode Island, this classic, simple bird watcher’s tool creates a tweeting noise (curious birds will come investigate).
American Bird Products, $9
hickorees.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Lapel Torch[/mf_h5]

A hands-free lapel light to illuminate any route from Mount Everest to early-morning cow milking.
Snow Peak, $60
westerlindoutdoor.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Weather Willow Stick[/mf_h5]

Nature’s weatherman, this willow branch points up for good weather, down for bad and can be mounted on your shed.
Davvis Hill Company, $13
kioskkiosk.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Owl Garden Shovel[/mf_h5]

Made with white oak, it’s lightweight but does the heavy lifting and digging.
Hida Tool, $32
hidatool.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Potting Trowel[/mf_h5]

Sharp, beautiful and hand-forged, this potting trowel is made by a Dutch company founded in 1913.
Labour and Wait, $45
labourandwait.co.uk

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Potato Baskets[/mf_h5]

Vintage-inspired wire potato baskets are hand-painted and wonderful for collecting veggies or just as great-looking storage.
Lostine, $38
minam.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Waterproof Waxed-Canvas Lunch Bag[/mf_h5]

A durable bag that will keep your lunch dry.
Kaufman Mercantile, $48
kaufman-mercantile.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Dutch-Style Broom[/mf_h5]

Rice straw grabs final crumbs and gets into hard-to-reach corners.
Old Faithful Shop, $10
oldfaithfulshop.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Leather Tool Case[/mf_h5]

An attractive German-made leather tool case will inspire you to cart your tools around everywhere you go.
Labour and Wait, $129
labourandwait.co.uk

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Denim Chore Coat[/mf_h5]

If you want to wear your denim jacket into early winter, the blanket lining will take you through the seasons.
Blue Blue, $440
millmercantile.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]W’s Freda Scarf[/mf_h5]

Soft, long and lightweight, this scarf hails from Woolrich’s hipster-influenced collection, John Rich and Bros.
Woolrich, $85
us.woolrich.eu

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Deerskin Mittens[/mf_h5]

Keep your hands warm whilst doing outside chores. Made in Vermont.
Kiosk, $38
kioskkiosk.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Special Edition Down Sweater [/mf_h5]

A super warm, incredibly thin underlayer made of super compressed down. Can be worn under a jacket. Also great for outdoor sports in winter.
Patagonia, $329
patagonia.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Wool Socks[/mf_h5]

Thick, warm socks with a dash of neon to keep things interesting.
Mads NØrgaard, $40
madsnorgaard.dk

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Wool and Salmon Skin House Shoes[/mf_h5]

Salmon leather and wool house slippers are a Patagonian tradition.
Kaufman Mercantile, $59
kaufman-mercantile.com

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]Foldable Japanese Rubber Boots[/mf_h5]

Designed for Japanese rice farmers, these rubber boots come with an elastic loop that helps them to collapse and fit in a handbag.
Kaufman Mercantile, $129
kaufman-mercantile.com

Market Editor: Julian Biber