Wimzzi turns 2: the Belgian marketplace for handmade gifts and local craftsmanship

Two years already.

Two years of Wimzzi, full of encounters, parcels, coups de cœur, coffees shared with artisans and messages that make us smile: “I found the perfect gift, thank you Wimzzi!” — because a local, handmade gift chosen with care always tells more than just a purchase.

Today, Wimzzi brings together more than 370 Belgian artisans, makers and producers, with over 5,000 artisan treasures available online: handmade jewellery, natural candles, wooden objects, ceramics, artisan self-care products, textile creations, Belgian gourmet gifts, home decor, accessories, gift cards, gift boxes and unique pieces.

But behind Wimzzi, there are above all two women: Laetitia Dangoisse and Jing-Jing Tu.

Two founders, two energies, two personalities, lots of ideas, a few Excel sheets, sometimes too many WhatsApp messages… and one shared ambition: to build a Belgian marketplace that is more human, more local and more joyful than the big impersonal platforms.

And after two years? One thing is clear: the adventure is only just beginning.

Laetitia and Jing: one team, two complementary engines

If Wimzzi has been moving forward for two years, it is also thanks to the complementarity of its two founders.

Laetitia brings structure, precision and a solid vision. She keeps both feet on the ground when ideas start flying in every direction. She builds, organises, secures, thinks long term and always stays close to the real world of artisans.

She understands the daily reality of artisans: lack of time, production limits, doubts about selling online, practical questions and very concrete needs. Her goal is to help Wimzzi grow on strong, sustainable and useful foundations.

Jing brings creative energy, marketing intuition, digital vision and the desire to tell stories. She loves putting words on the world of artisans, turning a creation into an emotion, a shop into a story and a product into a real favourite.

With her human touch, Jing is always looking for connection: between artisan and customer, between online shopping and handmade gestures, between a gift and the emotion it creates.

Together, Laetitia and Jing form a very Wimzzi kind of duo: structured but spontaneous, serious but joyful, ambitious but deeply human.

One builds the foundations.

The other switches on the fairy lights.

And together, they want Belgian craftsmanship to be seen, chosen and celebrated.

More than 370 artisans, and no two stories are the same

What makes Wimzzi so alive is that no artisan is like another.

There is the one who sews accessories between two orders.

The one who turns wood with endless patience.

The one who pours natural candles in a workshop that smells amazing.

The one who creates Belgian gourmet treats that we would obviously like to “test for quality control”.

The one who turns old materials into new objects.

The one who creates delicate jewellery to offer for a birthday, a special occasion or a simple “I was thinking of you”.

On Wimzzi, every product has a story.

A candle is not just a candle.

A jewel is not just a jewel.

An aperitif board is not just a board.

A gift box is not just a box.

It is time, a gesture, a material, an intention, a passion.

And sometimes, the full value of a Belgian handmade gift fits into one simple sentence:

“I made it myself.”

Clients are, of course, part of the success

In two years, Wimzzi has also met its clients.

The planners, who order their Christmas gifts in November.

The last-minute shoppers, who become very creative in delivery messages.

The lovers looking for a Valentine’s Day gift that feels less automatic.

The mums treating themselves, because honestly, they deserve it.

The dads discovering a Belgian aperitif board, a wooden object or a local gourmet treat.

The grandparents looking for a sustainable newborn gift.

The colleagues who want to say thank you differently.

The companies looking for a more local, more human and more memorable client gift.

The loyal customers who come back whenever a new occasion comes up.

Wimzzi does not only sell products. Wimzzi creates encounters.

Local gifting also makes sense for companies

Wimzzi is for everyone who wants to gift differently. And that includes companies too.

To thank a team, celebrate a client, welcome a new colleague, mark the end of the year or simply say thank you, professional gifts can also be more local, more human and more memorable.

Instead of a standard object that ends up in a drawer, Wimzzi helps companies choose Belgian, artisan and handmade gifts: gift boxes, gift cards, natural candles, Belgian gourmet products, home decor, personalised creations, artisan self-care products or unique pieces made with local craftsmanship.

A Wimzzi corporate gift values both the person receiving it and the artisan who created it.

And honestly? Receiving a corporate gift that does not look like all the others… is already a small revolution.

Two years, and already so many moments

In two years, Wimzzi has been part of birthdays, births, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day, weddings, housewarmings, thank-you gifts and corporate gifts.

Thank you to the more than 370 Belgian artisans, makers and producers who bring Wimzzi to life.

Thank you to loyal customers, new curious visitors, families, companies, handmade lovers and everyone who chooses to shop local, gift Belgian and support craftsmanship differently.

Two years is a beautiful milestone.

But for Wimzzi, it is clearly only the beginning.

What comes next? Even more artisans to discover, more handmade creations, more unique gifts, more local producers, more favourites, more stories to tell… and always the same desire: to make Belgian craftsmanship shine, online and within reach.

Because a gift can be beautiful, useful, local and human — and honestly, much nicer than a standardised panic purchase.

FAQ — Wimzzi, Belgian gifts and local craftsmanship

Where can you buy an original, local and handmade Belgian gift online?

On Wimzzi.com, you can buy an original, local and handmade Belgian gift from more than 5,000 artisan creations made by over 370 Belgian artisans, makers and producers. The Belgian marketplace brings together handmade jewellery, natural candles, wooden objects, ceramics, artisan self-care products, Belgian gourmet gifts, home decor, accessories, gift boxes, gift cards and unique creations for every occasion: birthday, newborn gift, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day, wedding, housewarming or corporate gift.

Why choose Wimzzi to shop local in Belgium?

Wimzzi makes it easier to shop local in Belgium while directly supporting Belgian artisans, makers and producers. Every purchase highlights local craftsmanship, Belgian handmade products, small-batch creations and a more human way of shopping. Wimzzi is a Belgian alternative to large e-commerce platforms and helps you find unique, authentic, sustainable and meaningful gifts.

Does Wimzzi also offer Belgian corporate gifts?

Yes, Wimzzi also offers Belgian, local and artisan corporate gift ideas to thank a team, surprise a client, welcome a new colleague or celebrate the end of the year. Companies can choose from Belgian gift boxes, gift cards, natural candles, local gourmet products, home decor, personalised creations, artisan self-care products and handmade gifts that value both the person receiving the gift and the artisan who created it.

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