The two shakers fit together so the koala is tucked against the kangaroo, which is about as Australian as a dining table gets. It’s cheerful without being tacky, which is a fine line with souvenir-style homewares.
It gets a smile the moment it lands on the table. People pick them up, separate them, put them back together — they’re oddly hard to leave alone.
They work as a proper everyday salt and pepper set, so they earn their keep at every meal rather than being purely decorative. When they’re not in use they look lovely sitting on a shelf or counter.
The size is sensible too — small enough to leave out permanently without crowding a table, which is where plenty of novelty shakers fall down.
They’re a sensible size for refilling too, which sounds dull until you’ve owned novelty shakers with a tiny plug that takes ten minutes and a funnel. These behave like proper shakers, so they stay on the table rather than becoming ornaments.
At this price it’s remarkable how much personality you get. It’s a brilliant small gift for anyone who loves Australian animals, quirky homewares, or table pieces that start a conversation.
It’s also a great choice for someone overseas, or a new arrival setting up a kitchen here. Easy to post, easy to wrap and far more memorable than a plain pair of shakers.
✔ Kangaroo and koala designed to cuddle together as a pair
✔ A genuine working salt and pepper set for everyday use
✔ Compact enough to leave out on the table permanently
✔ Looks sweet on a shelf or counter between meals
✔ Easy to post and a great gift for friends overseas
