2017 Gift Guide: Supporting Designers + Makers Of Color
Today’s gift guide is all about items made by designers and makers of color. Some of these goods also support artisans overseas who create the products and help support fair trade. From skincare to home decor and reading materials, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite gifts this holiday season. Who are your favorite designers and makers of color that you’ll be supporting this year? —Rebekah
Bolé Road Textiles, Afar Throw-Dusk, $135
Haiti Design Co, Toiletry Case, $28
3 Dot Zine, Issue 1, $20
DorcasCreates, Ewaoluwa Earrings, $24.64
Yemi Awosile, Loko Scarf, $65.27
George McCalman, CLOUTIER X MCCALMANCO CERAMIC CUP 19, $110
Aba Love Apothecary, Travel Kit, $54.40
Souk Bohemian, Faatimah Stevens, Bantu Bae Oversized Dress, $70
Chen Chen & Kai Williams, Stone Fruit Planters: Napa Cabbage, $64
Fresh To Def, Sista Friend Pin- “No Chill,” $12.50
the vintage vogue, hallelujah wallpaper, from $5
Whitney J Decor, soft yellow velvet pillow cover, $35
AAKS, Gore Asyi, $279.71
hanahana beauty, Laced Package, $40
Kenesha Sneed, Tactile Matter-Ladies Tote, $30
Thanks, LOVE this!!
This so dope!
The stone fruit planters look gorgeous! As do many other things on the list! :)
OMG, thanks so much for including my pillows in this roundup!
SO good! Will file under “gifts for myself.”
Love this list, always looking for ways to shop small, have been a fan of Bole Road for a while and happy to discover these other designers as well!
Some other wonderful designer/makers of color I love that I’ve met in my craft show travels-
https://www.ilanodesign.com
https://octavejewelry.com/collections
https://backbeatrags.com
http://onthelookout.bigcartel.com
http://www.miermier.com
http://www.rayoandhoney.com
https://chan-krys.myshopify.com
http://www.talbotandyoon.com
Love this! I have to add one of my favorites: Kristine Mays (www.kristinemays.com) Her wire sculptures speak of beauty, truth and justice.
Thanks for the intro, Kristine work is amazing… I think that I’m her newest fan :-)
Love them all! Thanks for the share.
Thanks for compiling and sharing this.
Thank you so much for including us Rebekah!