Etsy is one of the best websites on the internet when it comes to buying and selling merchandise. It's more or less the cream of the crop for homemade craft lovers worldwide. The website, which provides a sales venue for millions of artists and young entrepreneurs, always has unique and special offerings, especially when it comes to knitting projects, jewelry, and even woodworking.
Etsy makes a point to highlight the many Black-owned businesses it features. Supporting Black-owned businesses is very important to do. Not only is it a great way to show support, but it's a wonderful way to boost and strengthen Black communities. You'll also be helping to close the racial wealth gap over time.
While supporting legitimate small businesses will always make your heart soar, Black-owned businesses are often quite fantastic yet unfortunately overlooked. By making a point to know whom we're buying from and supporting, we can feel even more connected to the store and the individual who's running it.
Here are 11 of the best Black-owned businesses on Etsy and some of their best products that are currently for sale.
1. 'Black Is Beautiful' Pin From My Filibo
$10.61
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MyFilibo/Etsy
My Filibo is an amazing shop for many reasons. As the shop owner states, the store is "Black-owned. Woman-Owned. French-Caribbean Canadian Owned. Immigrant owned." That's great enough, but the products are also gorgeous. While we all know that Black is beautiful, these lapel pins bring the point home in a great way.
2. Rainbow Sherbet 2-Wick Candle From Scented Endearments
$17.99
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ScentedEndearments/Etsy
This candle looks good enough to eat! But as a reminder, it's just a candle. It's just that Scented Endearments did too good of a job with pouring it. This candle is a great way to bring some cheer into your life. This shop, which operates out of Durham, North Carolina, even offers fun giveaways and contests on occasion.
3. Wooden Salad Serving Spoons From EthioCraft
$60
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EthioCraft/Etsy
Want to serve up some salad? Then you should check out these phenomenal handcrafted wooden salad serving spoons from the Etsy shop EthioCraft. These were made in South Africa by Milena Girma, who also collaborated with The South African Bazaar Craft Cooperative, located in Silver Spring, Maryland.
4. Polymer Clay Earrings From Stay & Marie
$20
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StayandMarie/Etsy
Stay & Marie Designs is owned by Stacie Marie from Athens, Alabama. She describes her great Etsy shop as being "eclectic wood and polymer clay jewelry company." While she has plenty of great items worth shopping for, these polymer clay earrings are some of the cutest.
5. Natural Hair Butter by Joshica Beauty
$10
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JOSHICABEAUTY/Etsy
Looking for some hair relief? This natural hair butter from Joshica Beauty is perfect for kinky-curly natural hair textures. The shop itself embraces natural solutions and has plenty of products for Black natural beauty. This amazing seller operates out of Washington, DC. Prices vary based on ounces.
6. Howlite and Angelite Stretch Bracelet by Elle Brands
$17.5
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ElleBrands/Etsy
This bracelet by Elle Brands, which is a Black-owned business owned by Alexis Rose, is bound to get a ton of compliments. Alexis has a firm five-star rating on Etsy, meaning that customers simply can't get enough of her jewelry designs.
7. Customized Long-Distance Wine Glasses By Bernstine Creations
$15.99
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BernstineCreations/Etsy
Bernstine Creations is a shop owned by Monica Bernstine, and she's got plenty of cute and customizable wine glasses. If your best friend lives a state or a country away, this would make for an excellent gift. Every time you drink wine, you can think of each other.
8. Chocolate Donut Candle by Dessert Anyone?
$18
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DessertAnyoneCandles/Etsy
Company founder/owner Angela King got her start as a television anchor but decided to leave in 2005 when her dessert-based candle company started making it big. Once you see Angela's creations, you can see why. Each candle from Dessert Anyone? Handcrafted Novelty Candles is gorgeously handcrafted to look like a dessert, and every dessert is truly a piece of art.
9. Unicorn Lamp by Biyam
$103.99
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Biyam/Etsy
If you're looking to redecorate a child's room or nursery, you might want to check out Biyam. Currently, the store — owned by Marie, who lives in Nebraska — has this lamp available for purchase. Created with resin, it'll add a little extra love and light wherever it's placed.
10. Brass Statement Earrings by Absynia
$27
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Absynia/Etsy
If you're a fan of handmade and ethically sourced jewelry, you should check out Absynia. A majority of the shop includes beautiful brass-made earrings and necklaces. These particular earrings are bound to get a lot of compliments based on the incredible way that they're styled.
11. Birthstone Necklace by Ubuntu
$46
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ShopUbuntu/Etsy
Joslyn Allen is a young and talented jewelry maker in Brooklyn, New York. Her shop, Ubuntu, is filled with a ton of breathtaking pieces, from necklaces to earrings. But these birthstone necklaces are extra special.
Psst: If you choose to purchase an item on this list, LittleThings may receive a small cut. Each item and price is up to date at the time of publication; however, an item may be sold out or the price may be different at a later date.
