Sammari Gift Co began with a simple search for a meaningful gift - something crafted with intention, made close to home, and capable of being remembered long after the moment had passed. What Daniel found instead were hampers filled with mass‑produced consumables and imported luxuries that spoke more to convenience than connection. The kind of gift he was looking for simply didn’t exist in Victoria.
What followed was a long period of reflection, research, and encouragement from those closest to him. The idea of creating a different kind of gifting experience — one rooted in Victorian craftsmanship, heritage, and human stories - refused to fade. Even as life demanded his attention elsewhere, particularly in helping to care for his ageing parents, the vision remained quietly persistent.
In early 2025, Daniel’s parents, Sam and Maria, passed away within weeks of each other. Their absence reshaped his world, but their influence remained unmistakably present. A close friend, sensing both the weight of the moment and the importance of the dream, suggested naming the business in their honour. Sammari Gift Co - a gentle merging of Sam and Maria - became both a tribute and a beginning. The name resonated deeply, and the response from family and friends was immediate and unanimous: Do it.
Today, Sammari Gift Co exists to reimagine the way we gift. Each hamper is curated with intention, featuring products made in Victoria by Victorian hands or sourced from genuine Victorian businesses. Some of these makers are new and emerging; others have been part of the state’s cultural fabric for more than a century. All carry stories worth telling.
Every hamper includes an envelope of beautifully crafted information cards, each one sharing the origin story of the makers behind the products. Customers are invited to explore these businesses further — online or in person - because a single visit can make a meaningful difference to a local artisan.
Sammari Gift Co operates as a small, hands‑on business. Every hamper is assembled one at a time, with care and respect for the craft behind each item. Suppliers play an active role in shaping what is included, offering guidance on what will bring the most value, delight, and lasting impression to the recipient.
At its heart, Sammari Gift Co is more than a curated hamper company. It is a platform for Victorian makers, a celebration of heritage, and a reminder that gifting can be an act of connection - not just between giver and recipient, but between communities, stories, and the people who shape them.
