The best gifts carry a story. This season, Arbor Trading Post is proud to introduce the Michigan Makers Holiday Gift Basket, a limited-edition collection created in partnership with Incompass Michigan. Inside one handcrafted wood crate, you will find seven pieces from seven Michigan small businesses and social enterprises, each made by hand and each supporting meaningful work for people who too often face barriers to employment.

The Michigan Makers Holiday Gift Basket is available for delivery starting November 20, 2026. Quantities are limited, and pre-orders are open now.

A Holiday Gift Built on Purpose

At Arbor Trading Post, we believe craftsmanship should replace excess, and that a values-driven business can thrive while honoring the earth, the materials we use and the hands that shape them. This collection puts that belief into practice.

We partnered with Incompass Michigan, a statewide network of social enterprises working toward a Michigan where all people experience optimal independence and a meaningful, engaged life. Social enterprises use business to solve social problems. They create jobs, teach skills and strengthen the communities around them. Every maker in this basket shares that commitment, and every purchase helps sustain meaningful work for people with disabilities, immigrant women and others overcoming barriers to employment.

The result is a gift that is beautiful, useful and made to last, with an impact that reaches well beyond the person who unwraps it.

Meet the Makers: What’s Inside the Basket

From Detroit and Hamtramck to Kalamazoo and the Upper Peninsula, these seven artisans and enterprises represent the craft, creativity and resilience of Michigan.

Leather Card Case by Arbor Trading Post (Ann Arbor)

Our Mountain Top card case is cut and finished in our Ann Arbor workshop from full-grain leather in two-tone mahogany and olive green. It is slim enough for any pocket at 4.1″ x 3″ x 0.2″, and like everything we make, it is built to last, designed to be repaired and meant to age with character. As our small-batch workshop grows, we are committed to transferring skills to people facing employment barriers.

Handcrafted Pouch by D’Artillery (Hamtramck)

Sewn in small batches, this roughly 9″ x 5″ pouch is a practical everyday companion for cords, cosmetics or travel essentials. D’Artillery advances economic inclusion for immigrant women through high-quality, small-batch sewing and manufacturing. Styles are assorted, so the pouch in each basket is its own.

Hand-Poured Soy Candle by EveryBody by Dutton Farm (Pontiac)

A 12 oz candle hand-poured with natural soy wax, a cotton wick and no dyes, offering about 60 hours of warm, clean light through the winter months. EveryBody by Dutton Farm makes bath and body products that remove employment barriers for people with disabilities. Scents are assorted.

Stone Paper Notebook by Lincoln Stone Paper (Farmington Hills)

This hardcover A5 journal holds 160 lined pages of stone paper, made from limestone instead of wood pulp. It is tree-free, waterproof and tear-resistant, with a smooth writing surface that makes it a pleasure to use. Lincoln Stone Paper is proof that sustainable stationery can be both purposeful and profitable.

Graffiti Pen by Rebel Nell (Detroit)

Each ballpoint pen holds repurposed layers of real Detroit graffiti in its clear top, turning a daily tool into a small piece of the city’s story. It arrives in a metal case. Rebel Nell’s pieces are handcrafted by women overcoming barriers to employment.

Fire Starters by SparkWorks by MRC Industries (Kalamazoo)

Made from natural soy wax and reclaimed wood shavings, these fire starters bring an easy, steady flame to fireplaces, fire pits and campfires. They are handcrafted by people with disabilities gaining work experience and job skills, in partnership with Kalamazoo Candle Company.

Solid Wood Crate by Lakestate Industries (Escanaba)

Everything arrives in a 12″ x 8″ x 4″ handcrafted solid wood crate with an engraved plaque, a keepsake that stays useful long after the gifts are unwrapped. Choose your engraving at checkout: Happy Holidays, Season’s Greetings, Let It Snow or Warm Winter Wishes. Lakestate Industries gives the people it serves the chance to work, earn a paycheck and build skills.

Why Gifting from Michigan Social Enterprises Matters

When you choose a gift from a small, mission-driven maker, your purchase does more than fill a stocking. It funds paychecks, training and the dignity of meaningful work. It keeps craftsmanship and small-batch manufacturing alive in Michigan communities. And it favors goods made to be used and kept over products made to be discarded.

The Michigan Makers Holiday Gift Basket brings these values together in a single, thoughtful gift. Because each piece is handcrafted, colors, patterns, scents and finishes will vary, which is exactly what makes every basket one of a kind.

A Thoughtful Choice for Clients, Colleagues and Teams

Looking for corporate holiday gifts that reflect your organization’s values? The Michigan Makers Holiday Gift Basket is a meaningful way to thank clients, employees and partners while supporting Michigan’s social enterprise community. A personalized gift note can be added at checkout and printed on a greeting card. For corporate and bulk orders, please contact us and our team will help you plan your order.

Delivery and Pickup Details

• Price: $115 for the complete basket (items are not sold separately). $12/basket shipping additional if ordered through mail.
• Delivery: Gift baskets are available for delivery starting November 20, 2026
• Local pickup: After November 20, baskets may also be available for pickup at locations near Ann Arbor, Detroit, Kalamazoo, Pontiac and Escanaba. See the product page for current pickup options.
• Personalization: Choose your crate’s engraved plaque and add a gift note at checkout

Give a Gift That Gives Back

This is a limited-edition collection, and quantities are limited. Reserve your Michigan Makers Holiday Gift Basket today and share the work of seven remarkable Michigan makers with the people who matter most to you.

Thank you for choosing gifts that honor the craft, the community and the hands that make them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is in the Michigan Makers Holiday Gift Basket? A leather card case, a handcrafted pouch, a hand-poured soy candle, a stone paper notebook, a graffiti pen and soy wax fire starters, all packed in an engraved solid wood crate.

Who makes the items? Seven Michigan small businesses and social enterprises: Arbor Trading Post, D’Artillery, EveryBody by Dutton Farm, Lincoln Stone Paper, Rebel Nell, SparkWorks by MRC Industries and Lakestate Industries.

When will gift baskets be delivered? Delivery begins November 20, 2026.

Can I pick up my gift basket locally? After November 20, pickup may be available at locations near Ann Arbor, Detroit, Kalamazoo, Pontiac and Escanaba. Check the product page for current options.

Can I order gift baskets for my business? Yes. Contact us for corporate and bulk orders.