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8 Holiday Gifts from BIPOC-Owned Businesses

Dec 12, 2022 | Woke @ Work

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8 Holiday Gifts from BIPOC Owned Businesses. Photos of a beanie, body scrub, wine, coffee bag, candle, flower pot, earrings, and face oil

If you’re going to shop this holiday season, why not support BIPOC-owned businesses? We got you covered with our gift guide below featuring a “You are on Native land” beanie from the Indigenous-owned shop Urban Native Era, beautiful home decor from Black-owned businesses, and more gifts all under $60.

For a list of more BIPOC-owned businesses to support for the holidays and year-round, please see our 2022 Holiday Roundup of BIPOC-Owned Businesses.

 

1. “You Are On Native Land” Beanie

By Urban Native EraUrban Native Era, urbannativeera.com. 'YOU ARE ON NATIVE LAND' RIBBED BEANIE $34.99

Urban Native Era (UNE) started in November 2012 in San Jose, CA by Joey Montoya (Lipan Apache) who wanted to increase the visibility of Indigenous Peoples through social media. Today, UNE crafts minimal yet powerful designs made for everyone.

 

2. Holiday Luxury Candle, $48

By Harlem Candle CompanyHarlem Candle Company | harlemcandlecompany.com - HOLIDAY LUXURY CANDLE $48

Founded in 2014 by travel and lifestyle expert Teri Johnson, the Harlem Candle Company is a luxury home fragrance brand specializing in scented candles inspired by the richness of Harlem.

 

3. Kaya Shorty 2-Piece Ceramic Planter by Justina Blakeney™, $39

By JungalowJungalow | Jungalow.com/ Kaya Shorty 2-Piece Ceramic Planter by Justina Blakeney™ $39.

A beautiful and bold home decor shop featuring signature Jungalow and Justina Blakeney collections designed in their Los Angeles studio.

 

4. Kalkáy Wild Rose Facial Oil, $42

By Skwalwen BotanicalsSkwálwen | skwalwen.com - KALKÁY WILD ROSE FACIAL OIL $42

Sḵwálwen (skwall – win) is a luxury Indigenous brand creating botanical skin care products honoring traditional Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) plant knowledge.

 

5. Black Girl Magic Box of Bubbles, $59.99

By McBride Sisters Wine CompanyMcBride Sisters Wine Company | mcbridesisters.com - BLACK GIRL MAGIC BOX OF BUBBLES $59.99

Since 2005, The McBride Sisters’ mission has been clear – to transform the industry, lead by example, and cultivate community, one delicious glass of wine at a time.

 

6. Saigon Coffee, 12 oz (Arabica & Robusta Blend), $17.99

By Nguyen Coffee SupplyNguyen Coffee Supply | nguyencoffeesupply.com - SAIGON COFFEE, 12 oz (ARABICA & ROBUSTA BLEND) $17.99.

Nguyen Coffee Supply is America’s first specialty Vietnamese coffee company and proud champion of the resilient robusta bean. They import through direct-trade relationships with Vietnamese farmers and roast in Brooklyn, New York.

 

7. Saffron Rope Texture Arch Earrings, $43

By Humans Before HandlesHumans Before Handles | humansbeforehandles.com - SAFFRON ROPE TEXTURE ARCH EARRINGS $43

Ashley Sims is the creator, founder, and designer of Humans Before Handles, which offers jewelry all under $50.

 

8. Papaya Vanilla Body Scrub, $32

By Noa LuxNoa Lux | noaluxco.com - PAPAYA VANILLA SUGAR BODY SCRUB $32

Noa Lux is a small female- and mom-owned business founded in 2021 and based in Miami, Florida. From clean burning candles to silk pillowcases, they aim to provide self-care tools to survive adult life.

 

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