2020 BackSA Gift Guide

Pivot to online “We opened our third store in Stirling in March 2020. COVID-19 hit two weeks later and we had to shut for six weeks. We didn’t know what the future looked like but I saw opportunity in the challenge. We realised that online would enable us to continue in a really strong way and I’m so proud that due to our loyal following from across South Australia and the nation, it is now the biggest part of our business.” Backing small businesses “The support of BankSA has been really pivotal to our growth. Simply put, when people support local businesses like ours, it allows us to grow and employ more local people. Small businesses contribute positively to our communities and that makes for a better South Australia.” Festive magic “I really love Christmas in our stores. It’s chaotic and busy but also so much fun. We have a great selection of presents coming through, including magnetic construction toys and some beautiful dolls. We’re so grateful for the support of our local communities and can’t wait to help you with your Christmas shopping this year!” Visit: daisyandhen.com.au EasternSilk Step through the doors at this suburban Adelaide store and you’ll discover a treasure trove of silk saris, hand-loomed pashminas and homeware imported from India by owner Ravi Kapoor. Traditionally handmade “My father was a weaver. He manufactured brocades and silk in Varanasi, India. I learned the craft from him as a child and when I migrated to Australia in 1992, I saw opportunity here in the silk trade.” “Last year, the BackSAGi Guide helpedus a lot; somany people called, came, purchased and supportedus.” Local support “If you don’t look after your customers, you’re not going to go very far. We started with almost nothing 20 years ago, and what you see here is what people have given us. [This year] we decided to stay open via video calls and sell everything at cost price as everyone is going through a tough time. We’re lucky that people have supported us and this was our way to repay that.” More than a bank “Sometimes an institution comes into your life and everything clicks. I realised that being a South Australian bank, BankSA was interested in local businesses that do the right thing by their customers. Last year, the BackSA Gift Guide helped us a lot; so many people called, came, purchased and supported us.” Christmas nds “Every year, we do something di erent. For 2020, we’re doing handmade block-printed cushions from Rajasthan. We also have beautiful hand-embroidered Christmas ornaments made in Agra and unique mulberry silk shawls. I don’t think you can get better quality than these anywhere.” Visit: easternsilk.com.au BEHIND THE SHOPFRONT Add a spot of colour to your entertaining space Tiger Tribe ’ s Magnificent World of ABC – Animals, $39.95, from Daisy + Hen Eastern Silk floor cushions, $25 each “I really loveChristmas in our stores. It’s chaotic and busy but also somuch fun.” Above: Ravi Kapoor 10  'TIS THE SEASON TO BACKSA