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Handmade terracotta KosieCare dog bed outdoors in a Co. Wexford garden alongside the Lavender & Oilsorts range
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Handmade Gifts in Ireland: Lavender, Essential Oils & Dog Accessories

Small-batch Irish handmade gifts from Co. Wexford — dog bow ties and neckwear, lavender bags, room and pet sprays, garden sprays. What's in the range, what it costs, and what we don't claim.

7 min read · Published October 2026

Irish shoppers search "handmade gifts Ireland" around 110 times a month, "essential oils Ireland" 320 times, and "dog accessories Ireland" 320 times. Small numbers next to the big retail terms — but these are people who have already decided they want something made by a person, not a factory.

Short answer

Lavender & Oilsorts is the small-batch side of the business: dog bow ties and neckwear, lavender bags, room and pet sprays, garden sprays and handmade homeware, all made in Co. Wexford by Joan Browne. Prices start at €5, and anything without a listed price is confirmed directly before you buy.

Handmade and natural-product demand in Ireland (monthly)
essential oils ireland320/modog accessories ireland320/mohandmade gifts ireland110/molavender bags30/modog gifts ireland30/modog bow tie20/mo

Semrush, Republic of Ireland database, September 2026.

Search figures are Semrush estimates for the Republic of Ireland, collected September 2026. Estimates, not measured visits — they show relative demand, not a guarantee of traffic.

The handmade range, honestly described

For the dog

For the home and garden

For every spray, read the label supplied with the bottle and ask Joan for the current ingredient list and directions before use. We don't make medical, veterinary or efficacy claims for any of them.

Why buy handmade in Ireland at all?

What you get buying direct from a maker
  1. 1It's actually made hereFerns, Co. Wexford — not imported and relabelled.
  2. 2You can change itColours, sizes and combinations are negotiable.
  3. 3Small batchesMade when ordered, so nothing sits on a shelf for a year.
  4. 4You're talking to the makerJoan answers WhatsApp and email herself.

No platform fees, no warehouse, no call centre.

Browse the full shop, the lavender collection, or catch us at a market.

Frequently asked questions

What handmade products does Lavender & Oilsorts make?
Dog bow ties and neckwear, lavender bags, a pet spray and room deodoriser, a mosquito repellent, an aphid and bug spray for garden plants, a head lice treatment, and handmade homeware — all made in small batches in Co. Wexford.
How much do the handmade dog accessories cost?
The small shamrock dog bow tie is €10. Floral and tartan neckwear prices are confirmed on request because sizing varies. The mosquito repellent is €5, the aphid and bug spray €14.60 and the head lice treatment €14.50.
Are the sprays safe to use around pets?
Read the label supplied with each bottle and ask Joan for the current ingredient list and directions before use. We do not make medical, veterinary, efficacy or safety claims for any spray product.