43 Women-Owned Businesses To Support This Holiday Season
This week, BBATX introduced a ~ COMMUNITY STORE ~ section to our online shop, featuring 43 women-owned creative businesses based in Austin, Texas who have previously vended at craftHER Market. Throughout the 2019 holiday season, you can stop by the online shop to support the people, places and things you care about.
MEET THE FEATURED BUSINESSES.
We believe in supporting businesses and creative projects by women and nonbinary artists and entrepreneurs. Every business you see here has exhibited at our biannual craftHER Market. Moreover, they are donating 10% of their sales on Giving Tuesday (December 3, 2019) back to our programs.
1.) AWKWARD AUNTIE (@awkwardauntie)
Perfect for any room in your cozy home, my candles are made with an unscented coconut beeswax blend wax. ~ click here to shop.
2.) FIBROUS (@ellenbruxvoort)
Ellen Bruxvoort is the designer and maker behind FIBROUS, a modern textile and accessory brand based in Austin, Texas. Forever finding the balance between fun, classy, statement, and casual, each piece is designed and produced by hand in her sunny lil’ studio using all natural materials. ~ click here to shop.
3.) HENRIE HELEN (@henriehelen)
Henrie Helen offers chic vintage and bohemian handmade products for you and your home. ~ click here to shop.
4.) LA FLACA (@laflacaatx)
We are farmers passionate about the amazing ingredients nature has to offer. From the flowers in our art to the herbs in our salts, everything in our shop includes something sustainably grown in our southwest Austin farm. ~ click here to shop.
5.) MLTED CERAMICS (@mltedceramics)
Shaping clay into pots since 2003, Austin based artist Shelly Spears creates hand made ceramic ware inspired by her love of nature. ~ click here to shop.
6.) NEW ORIGIN SHOP (@neworiginshop)
New Origin Shop was made to provide unique and affordable selections to shoppers who are eager to support independent makers and small businesses. When I relocated to Austin, Texas in 2017, I turned my crocheting hobby into a business—first, with bags and accessories—and then eventually evolving into fiber jewelry, home decor and more. ~ click here to shop.
7.) OMG SQUEE (@squeeclub)
Adorable Tex-Asian inspired, gluten-free sweets, including character macarons, jiggly cheesecakes, drinks and—coming soon—taiyaki ice cream. Visit our new shop counter at 4607 Bolm Road, 78702. (Right across the tracks from BBATX!) ~ click here to shop.
8.) SOCIAL JUSTICE JEWELRY (@socialjusticejewelry)
Alaine Hutson is the founder of Social Justice Jewelry, jewelry with messages of peace and strength in the face of all the social injustices out there. Social Justice Jewelry aspires to employ people ethically and donate a portion of its proceeds every year to social justice causes. ~ click here to shop.
9.) TESOROS MAYA (@tesorosmaya)
We’re an ethical brand that works to empower indigenous female weavers, dedicated to connecting the world directly with Maya artisans. ~ click here to shop.
10.) TYPEWRITER TAROT (@typewritertarot)
Typewriter Tarot is a collective of female Tarot readers based in Austin and Houston. We offer private readings, readings for events, retreats, classes, and workshops. ~ click here to shop.
11.) VINTI VINTAGE (@vinti.v3)
Vinti is a curated collection of quality, stylish, and timeless sustainable vintage garments and accessories. / express yourself. exhibit style. evoke emotion. / ~ click here to shop.
12.) CATIE LEWIS (@catiegl.art)
Catie Lewis is a self-taught artist based in Austin who focuses on minimalistic single line art. On her site, you can find prints, cards, tees and tote bags! ~ click here to shop.
13.) FUZZY GRAPEFRUIT (@fuzzygrapefruit)
fuzzy grapefruit is artist and designer, Allison Johnston. Allison creates whimsical illustrations and artwork that she presents in the form of greeting cards, art prints, commissioned originals, and other unique papergoods and accessories. ~ click here to shop.
14.) HOUSE OF GUTS (@house_of_guts)
House of Guts is a collection of naturally dyed silks, handwoven tapestries, and other fibrous goods for all members of our little human cult. Trying together! Dying together! ~ click here to shop.
15.) LONG ACRE CERAMICS (@longacreceramics)
Long Acre is small-batch, handmade ceramics made in Austin, Texas. We make modern home goods and plant homes. ~ click here to shop.
16.) MURAL NOMAD (@muralnomad)
Mural Nomad is a project by artist Lina Zuluaga. Her original drawings are scanned at a high resolution and used to create large tapestries, wearable scarves, and fine art prints. ~ click here to shop.
17.) NOHEMI WOOD DESIGNS (@nohemiwooddesigns)
We create geometric wood art inspired by nature and using only reclaimed wood. ~ click here to shop.
18.) REVERIE FABRICATIONS (@reveriefabrications)
Reverie Fabrications brings you handmade, one of a kind, and truly unique jewelry. Find pieces created to be both beautiful and strange and all the combinations in between! ~ click here to shop.
19.) SOCORRO SOCIETY (@socorro.society)
Socorro Society makes unique and sustainable wire headbands and scrunchies made from secondhand clothing. Putting good fabric back to use, and saving clothing from the landfills one fashionably sustainable accessory at a time. ~ click here to shop.
20.) SUCCULENT NATIVE (@succulentnative)
An Austin native artist turned plant lady, I started on the streets of Austin selling little succulent arrangements off of an ice cream bike. Now we have a big shop where you can custom-design succulent arrangements or have one delivered in Austin. ~ click here to shop.
21.) TRIBE AND SOL (@tribeandsol)
Every wear for everyday people, we embrace all cultures and all curves to enhance the ease of life. Tribe and Sol provides offerings to manifest vision, purpose and the tradition of powerful women. ~ click here to shop.
22.) WATERCOLORATX (@watercoloratx)
Anna is a self-taught artist in Austin, Texas. She creates watercolor prints, maps, calendars and more inspired by Austin. ~ click here to shop.
23.) MCCALL CHLOE GONZALES (@mccallchloe)
Chloe McCall Gonzales is an artist in Austin, Texas, who throws mid-range porcelain on a wheel in her studio at home and decorates the surfaces with colored slip, mason stains, carving and other techniques. ~ click here to shop.
24.) GAMES FOR HUMANITY (@gamesforhumanity)
We make games to uplift humanity with the power of connection and play. All our games harness the power of conscious language to create a deeply empowered connection to ourselves, each other, and to our world. ~ click here to shop.
25.) KISMET (@kismet_workshop)
Katie at Kismet handcrafts quality modern glass jewelry that transcends trends and will make you smile for years to come. Kismet jewelry is created for the individual who loves to work a pop of color and delights in the unexpected. ~ click here to shop.
26.) MADRE HIJA DESIGN (@madrehijadesign)
Textile Designer turned bead weaver of magical bright shiny dreams that decorate your ears. ~ click here to shop.
27.) MONEY POSITIVE (@moneypositive)
Unscary financial planning for all. Get out of debt, save for goals, and think Money Positive. ~ click here to learn more.
28.) OH M B JEWELRY (@ohmb_jewelry)
One of a kind polymer clay earrings made with joy! ~ click here to shop.
29.) RHIANNA MARIE CHAN (@rhiannamariechan)
I'm an illustrator and designer who strives to empower marginalized people, encourage kindness, and spread positivity. My work is bright, colorful, and most of all fun—because life's short and you should buy something fun. ~ click here to shop.
30.) SOY SOCIETY WELLNESS (@soysocietywellness)
Soy Society Wellness is a local handmade candle company based in Austin, Texas. We make aromatherapy soy wax candles infused with natural essential oils. ~ click here to shop.
31.) THINGS BY BEAN (@thingsbybean)
Things by Bean is the design fun-house of Jo Power. Stop by this one-of-a-kind e-shop for outrageous earrings and very funny greeting cards! ~ click here to shop.
32.) THE AQUARIUST (@theaquariust)
The Aquariust, founded by local artist Bethany Jane, is a local Austin offering of handcrafted art with a focus on fiber arts, textile workshops and goods. In addition to providing one-of-a-kind naturally dyed + handwoven pieces for your home and self, the driving mission behind TA is bringing accessible creative practice and resources to our community. ~ click here to shop.
33.) YEAR 901 (@year901)
We make jewelry with a fun and light-hearted twist. YEAR 901 is designed and made by Benh Pham. ~ click here to shop.
34.) CLASSIC CHILDHOOD (@classicchildhood)
Classic Childhood is the go-to online store for European style fashion for children made in Austin Texas. Our core mission is to be a sustainable company and contribute to the environment and to our community. ~ click here to shop.
35.) GATO DENIM (@gato_denim)
Gato Denim was founded with the goal of creating glamorous, one-of-a-kind, affordable jackets and patches. ~ click here to shop.
36.) KNOT IN TEXAS (@knot_in_texas)
I’m a Native Texan who loves all things fiber related. I provide stylish handmade knits for all kinds. ~ click here to shop.
37.) MAGIC MEADOW SKINCARE (@magicmeadowskincare)
Magic Meadow Skin Care crafts botanically powered, highly effective, and completely vegan and cruelty-free skincare. I focus on well-researched plant extracts and plant-derived active ingredients in soothing and deeply nourishing bases. ~ click here to shop.
38.) NATURAL MYSTIC SKINCARE (@natural.mystic.co)
Natural Mystic Skincare is a line of handmade skincare essentials. All of our products are crafted in small batches with natural ingredients that enhance the skin's natural glow. ~ click here to shop.
39.) OHM ESSENTIALS (@ohmessentials)
OHM ESSENTIALS is an all natural skin and hair care line founded right here in Austin. OHM ESSENTIALS uses healing herbs from India and all over the world to create powerful yet gentle products that do wonders for your skin. ~ click here to shop.
40.) SAM SOPER ART & ILLUSTRATIONS (@samsoper.art)
Sam Soper is a pen and ink graphic artist and illustrator, with a focus on inclusivity throughout her work, often featuring real and inspirational people she knows. Her work borders on pop-surrealism and sci-fi/fantasy art, showcasing the ethereal and elegantly feminine beauty of the natural world. ~ click here to shop.
41.) SRSLY CHOCOLATE (@srslychocolate)
I spend my days making bean to bar chocolates and collaborating with other Central Texas food folks. ~ click here to shop.
42.) THE GOOD HIPPIE (@thegoodhippie)
All-natural, vegan skincare handcrafted in Austin, Texas. ~ click here to shop.
43.) THE ROYAL WEAVE (@theroyalweave)
The Royal Weave specializes in structural, modern accessories handmade with polymer clay or fiber and characterized by unique color palettes and designs. ~ click here to shop.
CURIOUS ABOUT CRAFTHER MARKET?
craftHER Market Spring 2020 returns on April 11 and 12 to Fair Market in Austin, Texas. Applications open on December 5, 2019 at 6 PM CT. Learn more at crafthermarket.com.