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Treat yourself and your loved ones while supporting Black creatives and artisans.

Marisa DiPaolo

Jun 04, 2020

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22 Black-Owned Etsy Shops With The Perfect Gifts For Everyone In Your Life — Including You

R-KI-TEKT, Pontie Wax, Lovely Earthlings, and blade + bloom on Etsy

The world is taking action against the injustices and under-representation plaguing Black lives, and one small but impactful thing you can do to actively make a difference is support Black-owned businesses.

Etsy is likely one of your go-to sites for gift-buying, but have you ever paid attention to which independent artists and sellers you're buying from?

From jewelry and accessories to candles and home decor, these 22 Black-owned shops are full of cute and quality items perfect for everyone in your life — including you! So start shopping now, and bookmark your favorites so you can continue supporting Black-owned businesses whenever possible.

1. R-KI-TEKT

Leather Passport Cover - Yoahni Print

From hand-painted leather goods to wooden jewelry, this unique shop features classy and one-of-a-kind accessories.

2. Lingua Nigra

Small Poetic Gold Hoop

This shop sells handcrafted natural jewelry, and their earring selection is gorgeous.

3. Kingsley Leather

Men's Leather Wallet, Handmade Bi-fold Wallet, 3rd Anniversary Gift For Him, Everyday Cardholder, Wallet for Boyfriend

Shop owner Kingsley Thompson sells handcrafted leather wallets, belts, and accessories.

4. Pontie Wax

Fig + Olive | Luxe | Soy Wax | Single Candle

Looking for 100 percent soy wax candles? Look no further.

5. Fifteen And Fifteen

Black Medium Sized Backpack

This shop sells handmade handbags, and their fanny packs and backpacks are fit for any fashionista.

6. Omi Woods

THE EGYPTIAN Coin Necklace Stack II

This jeweler specializes in coin necklaces and pendants and has been seen in Essence, British Vogue, Ebony, Cultured Magazine, Refinery29, and more.

7. Lovely Earthlings

Turn over a new Leaf ART PRINT

Lovely Earthlings sells beautiful and unique art prints, tote bags, and greeting cards.

8. The Pink Locket

Confident Women Jewelry Dish - Black and White - Slay - Effortless Beauty - Boss Lady

Whether you're looking for minimalist metal jewelry or motivational jewelry dishes, this is the store for you.

9. Copper and Brass Paper

Goal Getter Black Girl Notebook; A5 Spiral Journal, College Ruled; Black Girl Magic Silver Bound Notebook; Afrocentric Gifts for Black Girl

This paper supply shop sells wrapping paper, notebooks, and other goods that reflect diversity.

10. Aquarian Thoughts

Forget Me Knot Ring, 2 Knot Stacking Ring, Friendship Ring, Love Symbol Ring, Gifts for Her SYMBOL RD2KNOT

Aquarian Thoughts sells gorgeous, delicate jewelry for everyday wear.

11. The Heart Department

This shop's handcrafted wooden decor is the perfect gift for any HomeGoods fanatic.

12. Treatment.

MANIFEST Soy Candle

Treatment. sells small-batch soy candles and reed diffusers in so many delicious scents.

13. Gabe Jade Accessories

Wedding Necktie, Blue and Brown Necktie, Skinny Tie, Tie for Groomsmen, African Necktie

This shop is perfect for anyone looking for African fabric ties, bowties, and headwraps – especially those who love matching their partner.

14. Bespoke Binny

Lampshade African Wax Print - drum lampshade - Blue geometric lampshade - Lamp shades - Burnt Orange Zig

If you're looking to diversify your home decor, start with this shop's handmade homeware inspired by Africa, including lampshades, pillows, throws, and more.

15. Dorothy B. & Co

Honeysuckle Jasmine Soy Candle,Hand-poured Candle, Scented Soy Candle, Gift, Premium Soy Candle, Unique Gifts

This shop's hand-poured artisan soy wax candles are made in Brooklyn, New York.

16. blade + bloom

soap, body cleansing bar, cold process soap, handmade soap, lemon, lemon poppy

Shop at blade + bloom for natural, high quality aromatherapy oils and beauty products.

17. By Keeks With Love

Face mask - Fabric Face Mask - African print fabric face mask - Fabric Mask - Handmade Fabric Mask - Washable Mask - Black Owned

This shop sells a variety of items including handmade face masks.

18. Zandra Beauty

Handcrafted Exfoliating Sugar Scrub - Japanese Kumquat/ Body Scrub / Natural Body Scrub / Vegan / Soothing/ Smoothing/ Inspirational/Citrus

Zandra sells plant-based skincare and hair products for all women.

19. My Eccentric Kloset

African print earrings, Mixed media jewelry, Modern brass earrings, Unique stud earrings for women, earrings dangle brass,big drop earrings

This shop stands out thanks to its cute and colorful selection of hand-painted earring.

20. Random Rompers

DARK DENIM BLUE, baby romper, toddler romper, leoatrd, shirt, dress, peplum, leggings, joggers, maxi dress, blue romper, denim joggers

Shopping for your own kiddos or the new parents in your life? Random Rompers has so many adorable outfits to choose from.

21. Frequency Of Love

Kobe Bryant - A4 / A3 Digital Collage - Black Art

Artist Zoe Sinclair sells incredible prints that feature Black icons, and you can even purchase a custom portrait.

22. DidiRose Jewelry

Number 8 turquoise sterling silver ring SIZE 8.25

This jeweler makes handmade gemstone and precious metal pieces that are bold and beautiful.

As an Etsy Affiliate partner, Odyssey may earn a portion of qualifying sales.

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2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

"I want to thank Google, Wikipedia, and whoever else invented copy and paste. Thank you."

1. I'm so tired. I need a nap. Maybe I can sleep with my eyes open in class? Or pretend I'm not napping?

2. We have a test today? Why didn't anyone tell me? Did I know this?!

3. Can I quit school yet? It's only October, and I need a vacation.

4. The struggle is so real.

5. I'm so broke. SOS.

6. Stressed? Eat everything you own in your pantry and stuff your face with all your feelings.

7. "Did we have anything due in class today? Homework? Quiz? Test?" "Not that I know of..."

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14. When you get your exam and realize you didn't study as much as you should have.

15. When you crush it on an exam or paper that you totally bullshitted.

16. I need a grande, extra strong coffee to get me through today.

17. When the professor announces you have a project due the following week with no instruction on what it's on and how to do it.

18. Is it Friday yet? Where's the weekend when you need it most?

19. It's freezing in here. I feel like I'm sitting in an igloo. I should have brought a jacket or worn long pants.

20. Did I remember my book? Damn, I forgot the book, and of course I need it for that quiz in class.

21. I would pay a million dollars to not go to class today; or actually never again.

22. I need a hoverboard to ride to class. Maybe then I wouldn't be running 15 minutes late to class every day.

23. Oh she/he's cute! I wonder if they're single. Who are they texting? They're BF/GF? I wonder if they think I'm cute. Could they be a potential new bae?

24. Why is there never any parking? I pay thousands of dollars a year for one parking spot to be open.

25. When it feels like you've been in class for an hour and you look at your phone and it has only been five minutes (I'm crying on the inside).

26. When the professor asks if there are any more questions at the end of class and someone raises their hand.

27. When you get assigned the most incompetent group of people possible for a group project.

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