Palm

Palm is an independent clothing and gift shop in the Covered Market, stocking a curated selection of accessories, jewellery, scarves, bags, and small gifts. The emphasis is on independent makers and, where possible, Oxford-made or locally produced items — the kind of things you won't find in the chain shops on Cornmarket Street.

The stock rotates regularly and tends toward the tasteful rather than the touristy. It's a good place to find a distinctive gift without resorting to the Oxford-branded merchandise that fills the High Street souvenir shops. The stall is small but well-organised, and the prices reflect the quality and provenance of the goods rather than a Covered Market premium.