This year, more than ever, it's important to support our local crafters, artists, retailers and designers by buying gifts that are made in Hawai'i. The scary economy and the downturn in the visitor industry mean Christmas sales depend heavily on kama'äina holiday shoppers.

In this, our 14th annual Made in Hawai'i Gift Wrap-Up, we offer a selection of just a few of our fab finds from shopping around Honolulu. Everything is under $35 — suitable for gifting, even if you're looking to keep your budget under control.

Remember, craft fairs, which are plentiful in the coming weeks, also offer a plethora of gift possibilities. Craft fair listings can be found each Friday in our TGIF calendar, and online at www.HonoluluAdvertiser.com/tgif.

1. Pink pearl earrings by David Lee; $24, Riches Kahala, Kahala Mall.

2. Pearl and silver bracelet by Leighton Lam; $35, Riches Kahala.

3. Meow and Bow Wow ornaments by Downtown General Store (Penny and Les Kiyabu); $5 each, at Islandwide Christmas Crafts & Food Expo (Blaisdell Center, today-Sunday), and Christmas in Honolulu craft fair (Japanese Cultural Center, 5-8:30 p.m. Dec. 1).

4. Tropical fish coasters by Valerie Walker, www.visionsofthetropics.com; $14.50 each, Martin & MacArthur, Ward Centre.

5. Button bracelet by Sherrie Rupert; $25, Nui Mono.

6. Zori dish towels by Irene Kawaguchi; $14, Wabi-Sabi.

7. Cat dish towel by Irene Kawaguchi; $9, Wabi-Sabi.

8. Pakalana hand sanitizer by Luxurious Fragrances. Great for an office gift. Fragrances include píkake, white ginger and guavaberry; $12.50, Sedona, Ward Centre.

9. Poodles For Peace tote bag by Gary Fujimoto. Other whimsical designs include Summer of Love and Ladies Who Lunch; $34, Fishcake Home.

10. Ola Tropical Organics gift set in coconut lemongrass, vanilla ginger and passion fruit citrus; $22, Whole Foods Market.

11. Prayer gourd necklace by Ardee of Käne'ohe, $25, Nä Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse.

12. Pala'au Gift Sampler Trio Body Oils, $20, Whole Foods Market.

13. Indigenous Scrubber by Love Chance, to pamper the man in your life; $11, Nä Mea Hawai'i.

14. Aloha Santa cap by Sheri Lee; $25, Martin & MacArthur.

15. Plumeria Kupe'e by Raymond Sedeno Jr.; $16, Nä Mea Hawai'i.

16. Sun Catcher by Anela BonaSede of Ke'eau. A little magic for a window; $22, Nä Mea Hawai'i.

17. Mitt Paw towel by Donna Miyashiro. To wipe off the pooch's paws before he enters the house; $14, Wabi-Sabi.

18. Ceramic Lava Egg made of Maui clay by Ben Diller; $222, Nä Mea Hawai'i.

19. Hand silk-screened tank top by B.G. Russo of Kailua; $34, Nä Mea Hawai'i.

20. Year of the Tiger T-shirt by Phillip Markwart of One By One; $20, at the Islandwide Christmas Fair, the Christmas in Honolulu craft fair and the Pacific Handcrafters Guild Christmas Fair (Thomas Square, Dec. 5-6).