JANDO + Friends Christmas Market Returns to Dublin this December
JANDO + Friends Christmas Market returns to The Chocolate Factory in Dublin 1 from December 11th–13th, bringing together 30 Irish makers for three days of locally made, ethically crafted Christmas shopping.
Following a successful debut in 2025, the market will once again transform JANDO Studios at The Chocolate Factory into a festive celebration of Irish craft, creativity and design. With the studio dressed for the season, festive tunes in the air adding to the atmosphere and seasonal treats to enjoy, visitors can shop a curated selection of Christmas gifts, meet the people behind the products and discover the stories behind the Irish makers and independent brands.
This year’s market will showcase an exciting mix of Irish talent across print, jewellery, knitwear, ceramics, homeware and more, offering shoppers a chance to find unique gifts while supporting independent makers and small businesses this Christmas.
Among the makers taking part are Ali Lowndes of A Little Idea, Caroline Duffy of Caroline Duffy Designs, Karen Birney of Miss She's Got Knits, Aileen Balfe of Ail+El and Karo Grudniewska of Karoart.
Founded by Julie and Owen Mc Loughlin, JANDO is a multi-award-winning printmaking studio. As a B Corp company, JANDO is committed to responsible business practices, with JANDO + Friends providing a platform to support and champion independent Irish makers during the Christmas shopping season. The market offers a vibrant alternative shopping experience by directly connecting shoppers looking with some of Ireland's best independent makers.
Julie Mc Loughlin, co-founder of JANDO, said: “After the incredible response to our first JANDO + Friends Christmas Market, we’re delighted to bring it back for a second year. We wanted to create a space where people could discover brilliant Irish makers, hear the stories behind their businesses and find something really special for Christmas. Supporting small, independent makers is at the heart of what we do, and bringing 30 of them together under one roof makes this year’s market particularly exciting for us.”
Aileen Balfe, Founder of Ail+El and returning maker to the market said:“Being part of JANDO + Friends last year was a real highlight for us, and we’re delighted to be back. There’s something really special about meeting the people who choose to buy your work and being able to share the story behind what you make. It’s also lovely to be surrounded by so many talented Irish makers, especially at Christmas when there’s such a focus on supporting local.”
Proudly supported by Vodafone, Jameson, Ah Wines, Design & Crafts Council Ireland, Dublin City Council, Dublin City Local Enterprise Office and Winter In Dublin. JANDO + Friends Christmas Market invites visitors to shop local, discover emerging Irish brands and meet the makers behind the products. The market is fully accessible and is also pet-friendly, so visitors are welcome to bring their four-legged family members along.
List of JANDO + Friends Market participating brands:
Brand | Website | Category |
A Little Idea | Jewellery | |
Adele Stanley | Ceramics | |
Ail + El | Home & Gifts | |
Anna Rave | Fashion & Textiles | |
Ashfield Macramé | Fashion & Textiles | |
Bláithín Makes | Home & Gifts | |
Bláithín Ennis | Jewellery | |
Capulet and Montague | Jewellery | |
Caroline Duffy Designs | Art & Paper & Fashion | |
Doctrine Skincare | Skincare / Wellness | |
Dotterson | Art & Paper | |
Edge Only | Jewellery | |
Fiadh and Finn: Fine Art Keepsakes | Home & Gifts | |
Inner Island | Jewellery | |
Karoart | Ceramics | |
Laura Chambers | Fashion & Textiles | |
Maluda | Art & Paper | |
Miss She's Got Knits | Fashion & Textiles | |
Nine Arrow | Art & Paper | |
Nunaia Beauty | Skincare / Wellness | |
Orwell & Browne | Fashion & Textiles | |
Oxmantown Skincare | Skincare / Wellness | |
Pickled Pom Pom | Art & Paper | |
Sam agus nessa | Furniture / Home Decor | |
SERR ceramics | N/A | Ceramics |
Soilse Candle Company | Home & Gifts | |
The Costume Room | Fashion & Textiles | |
The Nature Of Things | Home & Gifts | |
WildBird Studio | Jewellery |
Visit the JANDO + Friends Christmas Market from December 11th–13th at The Chocolate Factory, Dublin 1.
Slán go fóill.
