How To Support Black-Owned Businesses And BLM Initiatives At CraftHER Market
craftHER Market has always been a space to support both small businesses and community initiatives. Over the years, we have used the market to fundraise for everything from DACA renewals to community members’ medical bills. So, this weekend, in anticipation of craftHER Market (At Home), we’re uplifting initiatives that support Black Lives Matter and amplifying the voices of Black makers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners featured on our lineup.
Important note before you read: As part of our craftHER Market mindset, we believe that when we consciously support racially and culturally diverse businesses, we have the opportunity to redistribute economic wealth and value within our communities more equally. This core belief has been integral to the development and growth of the market, guiding our curatorial practices, affordability policies, as well as our developing scholarship/grant program. But this work is never finished—it’s ever-evolving and we want you to learn along with us. Our team has compiled a resource guide from our board, friends, anti-racist organizations and activists on how to start and continue doing anti-racism work in our personal and professional lives. Commit to listening and learning from people who do this work everyday, and show up now and always.
MEET THIS WEEKEND’S FEATURED #BLACKOWNEDANDOPERATED BUSINESSES.
Every business you see here has exhibited at our biannual craftHER Market and is featured in our digital marketplace this weekend. (You can see the full lineup, schedule, and RSVP for free or by donation here.)
1.) CAMELLIAS AND CURLS (@camelliasandcurls): Handmade floral hair accessories designed with all textures in mind, made with love and vintage tools by Mélissa Peng in Round Rock, Texas. Click here to shop.
HOW TO SUPPORT MELISSA RIGHT NOW: Mélissa Peng will also be launching a two-day event on June 27 and 28 called Dreaming to Done, an online intensive where you'll be able to prioritize your wants and craft a clear life (and business) vision. The event centers around the theme of her very well-attended workshop she hosted in part of our previous WORK Winter 2020 Conference in January. Find out more about the workshop and how you can attend here. (Use the code IGFAN and save $25. ~)
2.) SOY SOCIETY WELLNESS (@soysocietywellness): Founded by Jasmine Cormer, Soy Society Wellness specializes in aromatherapy soy wax candles and wax melts infused with essential oils. Click here to shop.
HOW TO SUPPORT JASMINE RIGHT NOW: Jasmine Cormier, the maker behind Soy Society Wellness, will also be committing 20% of her sales to GrowThru, a local organization focusing on entrepreneurship that provides virtual mentorship opportunities. You can find out more about GrowThru here.
3.) NEW ORIGIN SHOP (@neworiginshop): Founded by Sierra Lewis, New Origin Shop was made to provide unique and affordable selections to shoppers who are eager to support independent makers and small businesses.
HOW TO SUPPORT SIERRA RIGHT NOW: When Sierra Lewis relocated to Austin, Texas in 2017, she 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.
4.) TRIBE AND SOL (@tribeandsol): Curated and run by Ndi Jeru, Tribe and Sol provides offerings that celebrate the tradition of powerful women. We embrace all cultures and all curves to enhance the ease of life. Click here to shop.
HOW TO SUPPORT NDI RIGHT NOW: Tribe and Sol founder Ndi Jeru is also currently collecting GoFundMe donations to assist with her business development efforts. You can support her by making a direct donation here.
5.) C&C HOLISTIC LIVING (@ccholisticliving): Founded by Stephanie Gardner, C&C Holistic Living is a clean and conscious option for all-natural skincare and pure beeswax candles. Click here to shop.
6) FLOWERS & MOONDUST (@flowersandmoondust): Founded by Antoinette Newton-Acquah, Flowers & Moondust is an African wellness company dedicated to re-centering African ancestral healing. They offer African superfoods and beauty products to incorporate into your wellness routines. All of their products are ethically and proudly sourced from local farmers and artisans in Ghana, West Africa. Click here to shop.
HOW TO SUPPORT TONI RIGHT NOW: Flowers & Moondust is creating a virtual wellness series to foster spaces for rest and recovery. The virtual wellness series is free and everyone is welcome! The line up includes a healthy cooking class, yoga, meditation, African dance, a healing circle, and Q&A with a holistic doctor. The series will all be in collaboration with and hosted by Black women in the wellness industry. They are taking donations that will go toward organizing the series and amplifying Black voices and bodies in the wellness space. You can also purchase African wellness products from her website as profits will also go toward the wellness series. The next session is yoga on June 27th!
7.) VINTI (@vinti.v3): Founded by Lori Virdure, Vinti is a curated collection of vintage and handmade goods. Click here to shop.
HOW TO SUPPORT LORI RIGHT NOW: #STYLEISABRIDGE ~ Vinti will donate 15% of sales from Saturday, June 20, to Friday, June 26, to a Black female-owned creative entrepreneur that could utilize financial support right now.
8.) AWKWARD AUNTIE (@awkwardauntie): Founded by Sarah Miller, Awkward Auntie is home decor made with cement and love. Click here to shop.
HOW TO SUPPORT SARAH RIGHT NOW: Sarah is currently donating 25% of proceeds to the Austin Justice Coalition and 25% to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
9.) TEAM JEMINI DESIGNS (@teamjemini617): Founded by Tasha Baggett, Team Jemini Designs is your go to for pop culture-influenced tees, merch and badassery. Click here to shop.
HOW TO SUPPORT TASHA RIGHT NOW: Tasha currently has three specific tees in her shop on which she’s donating a portion of their proceeds to the Bail Project.
10.) THE COY COLLECTION (@thecoycollection): Created by Sequoyah Johnson, The Coy Collection offers an array of wares and jewelry that enhance every day aesthetic. Click here to shop.
11.) HOUSE OF TAKURA (@houseoftakura): Founded by Annette Njau, House of Takura designs and manufactures travel bags that empower with fabrics inspired by and made in Africa. They will be donating a portion of the proceeds made on Saturday to Color of Change. Click here to shop.
WANT TO SUPPORT BLM INITIATIVES AT CRAFTHER THIS WEEKEND? HERE ARE 25 DIVERSE BUSINESSES COMMITTING A PORTION OF THEIR SALES TO RACIAL JUSTICE:
1.) KATE FITZPATRICK ART (@katefitzpatrickart)
I am a wildlife painter and illustrator who loves bold color and thick brushstrokes! I will be raffling off an original mini monarch painting to raise money for Black Art Matters ATX (ends June 21). ~ click here to shop.
2.) RM CERAMIC (@rm.ceramic)
Rebecca Molnar creates handmade ceramics that are both sculptural and functional. She will be donating 30% of all June sales to Austin Justice Coalition. ~ click here to shop.
3.) KOE-ZEE (@koe.zee)
Handmade embroidered goods inspired by plant life, pop-culture and the modern feminist experience. Olivia Montoya will be donating 20% of her sales this weekend to The Okra Project, supporting the Black Trans community. ~ click here to shop.
4.) HOST PUBLICATIONS (@hostpublications)
Host Publications is a small publisher based out of Austin, Texas, that is committed to creating a seat at the table for marginalized voices: primarily women, people of color, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ writers. They will be splitting 25% of their proceeds from our craftHER Market digital event evenly among: the Marsha P Johnson Institute, The Loveland Foundation, and the Center for Survivors of Torture. ~ click here to shop.
5.) KALE & CO & MO (@kaleandcoandmo)
Handmade fiber and macrame housewares, earrings, plant hangers, keychains, and gifts. They will be donating 15% of all June sales to Austin Justice Coalition. ~ click here to shop.
6.) OTHER PEOPLE’S FAMILY: WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS (@otherpeoplesfamily)
Watercolor portraits and landscapes based on found photos and the people and places that inspire her. 50% of her June profits will be donated to the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. She also has a painting series of famous Civil Rights leaders, with 100% of the proceeds from those works going to TCADP. ~ click here to shop.
7.) LUNA FIXA (@lunafixa)
Luna Fixa creates products rooted in ancient tradition to guide our modern lives. She will be donating 10% of her June sales to Black Lives Matter. ~ click here to shop.
8.) SANCTUARY PROJECT (@sanctuary_project)
Sanctuary Project jewelry is hand-made + packaged by the survivors of trafficking, violence, and addiction they employ. We are donating 10% of all June proceeds to the Austin Justice Coalition. ~ click here to shop.
9.) 5TH DIMENSION (@5thdimensionherbs)
5th Dimension offers holistic herbal care products in support of a balance body & glowing skin. She’ll be donating 15% of proceeds to the SPIRITS UP GoFundMe for a Black Wellness Space in Philly. ~ click here to shop.
10.) MAGIC MEADOW SKINCARE (@magicmeadowskincare)
Regan creates gentle, effective, herbal skincare that is ethically sourced and always vegan. She will be donating at least 20% of her profits in June. ~ click here to shop.
11.) KARACOTTA CERAMICS (@karacotta_ceramics)
Handmade, nature-inspired ceramics for every day rituals! Donating 100% of our proceeds to Austin Justice Coalition. ~ click here to shop.
12.) SECOND BLOOM DESIGNS (@secondbloom.designs)
Floral preservation studio + dried flower shoppe. Donating all proceeds from specific items to Decolonizing Wealth’s Native American Relief Fund and Casa Marianella’s Rental Relief Fund for Asylum Seekers. Additionally offering free floral gifts with every purchase, which are intended to be passed on to individuals doing vital progressive or frontline work. ~ click here to shop.
13.) HAPPY PLACE CANDLE CO. (@happyplacecandle)
We are two sisters that share a love for candles and amazing smells. We’ll be donating 15% of our proceeds from the digital market to the Buy From a Black Woman Organization. ~ click here to shop.
14.) OHM ESSENTIALS (@ohmessentials)
OHM ESSENTIALS is an all-natural, hand crafted skin and hair care line based out of Austin, Texas. She will be donating 10% of her proceeds from the digital craftHER Market. ~ click here to shop.
15.) CHLOE JANE GRAY (@chloejanemade)
Chloé Jane Gray creates botanical watercolor paintings. She will donate 20% of her proceeds from the digital craftHER Market to the Austin Justice Coalition. ~ click here to shop.
16.) CARLA HUGHES ART (@carlahughesart)
I make pots! I'll be giving 25% of sales to Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. ~ click here to shop.
17.) SHAPE + FORM (@shapeandformhandmade)
Contemporary and eclectic polymer clay jewelry made by hand. I will be donating 25% of proceeds to the Equal Justice Initiative. ~ click here to shop.
18.) LITTLE GREEN PRESS ATX (@littlegreenpressatx)
LGP cultivates a greener printmaking practice, so everything you purchase does some good to our planet, whether it be the
19.) PURSE & CLUTCH (@purseandclutch)
Austin designed, slow fashion brand employing & empowering artisans in Ethiopia & Mexico to break the cycle of poverty. We’ll be donating 10% of market sales to Campaign Zero. ~ click here to shop.
20.) CONSCIOUS GOODS (@consciousgoods)
I make truly natural products that are not only effective and affordable, they’re made with the intention of inclusion and consciousness towards Mother Earth. I am giving 100% of profits for 2 specials to Austin Justice Coalition and Texas Civil Rights Project, along with my chocolatier best friend, Christina of Cru Bom Raw Chocolates. One is for a 3 pack of my Healing Waters Bath Bombs and the other is for a 3 pack of Cru Bom Raw Chocolates Just Dark Quadrado Bars. ~ click here to shop.
21.) THE AQUARIUST (@theaquariust)
I create + also teach artful practice such as Natural Dye, Handwoven Macrame, Sustainable Fiber Art + Textiles, with a customizable commerce model so that everyone can feel like art + creative practice are accessible to them. A portion of my sales will go toBlack Lives Matter + for my online workshops, I will donate a portion to different anti-racist organizations (depending on the class). ~ click here to shop.
22.) EARTHEREAL DESIGN (@eartherealdesign)
Earthereal Design is a one stop shop of good vibes encompassing a broad range of handmade products from colorful paper goods to foil art and essential oil lotion candles. I’ll be donating 20% of my proceeds to the Black-run organization of the customer's choice (they are required to choose at checkout). ~ click here to shop.
23.) LETTERPRESS PLAY (@letterpressplay)
Letterpress PLAY is a letterpress design studio that makes zero waste paper toys, cards, posters, and hankies on beautiful, antique presses. They’ll be splitting all proceeds from the craftHER Market digital event between blackoutside.org and crbloomproject.org ~ click here to shop.
24.) GATO DENIM (@gato_denim)
I make iron on patches including custom sequin patches! I will be donating all proceeds from the month of June to the Austin Justice Coalition. ~ click here to shop.
25.) MERCEDEZ REX (@mercedezrexdesigns)
Mercedez Rex makes hand-marbled accessories and DIY marbling kits. She wll be donating 100% of her proceeds from sales on all silk scarves to National Bail Out, a Black-led and Black-centered collective of abolitionist organizers, lawyers and activists building a community-based movement to support our folks and end systems of pretrial detention and ultimately mass incarceration. ~ click here to shop.
26.) CHANTAL CERAMICS (@chantal_ceramics)
Chantal Ceramics is a mix of functional and sculptural small-batch clay work handmade by Chantal Strasburger in Austin, Texas. 100% of proceeds from limited edition "Black Lives Matter" dish will go to Austin Justice Coalition. ~ click here to shop.
27.) ALLYSON LEA DESIGNS (@allysonleadesigns)
Allyson Lea Designs is hand-made adornments for everyBODY. Allyson will be donating 50% of her proceeds to 400+1. ~ click here to shop.
28.) VIDA ANTIGUA VINTAGE COLLECTION (@vidaantiguacollective)
A vintage collective specializing in vintage clothing and accessories. I will be donating 15% of my proceeds this weekend. ~ click here to shop.
29.) LS CERAMICS (@ls.ceramics)
Functional ceramics featuring unique colors and textures. Donating 50% of profits to two orgs: Austin Justice Coalition and Mama Sana Vibrant Woman. ~ click here to shop.
30.) TSZ KAM (@tszkam_art)
Tsz Kam is a queer artist based in Austin, Texas who makes paintings, prints and other accessories. They are going to be evenly splitting their donation between the Homeless Black Trans Women Fund and the TransWoman of Color Collective. 30% of their profit this weekend will go towards donations. ~ click here to shop.
31.) KATIE ANN CLAY (@katieannclay)
Being raised on a mesa bordering Arizona and Utah with sandstone earth rich in waves of color, I’ve had my hands deep in dirt all my life so it's no surprise I’ve found a lifelong passion in clay. I’ll be donating 50% of my proceeds this weekend to Arts Administrators of Color. ~ click here to shop.
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