Artisan Arcade is a shop of handmade gifts in Shop 4 at 133 Main Street in Upper Hutt Central, in the Centre Walk. It brings together work from local makers, crafters and artists, including candles, wax melts, natural skincare, diamond art, resin pieces, artwork and gifts. The shop began as a friendship between two founders who met through a local market, and it has grown into a place for local makers to sell. Its range includes a hand-poured soy candle, sold at 200 grams with up to 55 hours of burn time, and a handcrafted eczema balm for dry and sensitive skin. A printed book, The First Bogan in Space by Phillip Scott, is also on the list. Local makers can apply to sell in the shop. Our pick in Upper Hutt for a gift with a story behind it.