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originalpeople: original things...

Meet Osaze Okera

Owner, Designer, Screen Printera thinker, illustrator, resister... an everyday human being working to make the truth beautiful. 

From Etsy:

Original People is an artistic t-shirt design company consisting of everyday people, with a love for art, community, and justice. We design culturally-relevant t-shirts with original artwork that speak to a counter-cultural audience and its supporters. 
In 2008, we transitioned to Original People. Deeply involved with both the social justice movement and providing culturally-relevant t-shirts for students, protesters, thinkers, organizers, and supporters, our mission became inseparable. We continue to print original freehand art in the hopes of derailing people's fascination with corporate clothing brands.

Check out Osaze’s Etsy Shop  →

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SillySimone: Silly Simone of Brooklyn, NY

More about this shop from Etsy:

The goal of Silly Simone is to create fun custom handcrafted jewelry that inspires you to be creative. We want you to realize it is OK to be a little silly, even in fashion. We want you to be inspired to think outside of the box as we provide you with fun, quality jewelry pieces unique to you. Founded by jewelry designer, Alita Daniels. Silly Simone jewelry has also sold out in the gift shops of both the New York Public Library and the Tenement Museum in New York City. A Silly Simone piece was also recently spotted on The Anderson Cooper Show on CNN, where famed writer Michaela Angela Davis wore it with pride.  Even Tyrone Hunter, stylist to singer Beyonce, has his own Silly Simone neck piece, which Alita custom created for him. Lets not forget to mention Queen Badu. Yes, Erykah Badu has a couple of Silly Simone neck pieces. She's been spotted wearing them while performing and hanging out. 

See these fun handmade necklaces on Etsy  →

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ReworkCreative: Rework | reclaim-reform-revive

Stop everything and lurk in this black-owned etsy shop. 

From Etsy: 

Unearthed treasures meticulously dug and reworked into bold, earthy jewelry by the brainchild of rework is none other than artisan, toni johnson. Since 2006, soulful songstress turned devoted designer continually fed her creative spirit through melting a harmonious blend of precious metals, raw gems and textiles alike producing an organic fusion of the native wild west meets soulful bohemian wildchild.  Traveling across the globe and spending time in nature,Toni’s native home is literally wherever she travels. no boundaries and no territory uncharted can stop this pioneer as she continually sharpened her technical skills as a seamstress, metalsmith, hand-tooling, as well as furthering her education and passion in gemology. Rework is a rare jewel in the fashion industry not only because of its stance on preserving our Mother Earth by using recycled, sustainable materials whenever possible but also fueled by Toni’s passion to educate the masses on the healing properties and purposes of each stone and crystals used.

See Fab Jewelry with Healing Properties →

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TiePoshKnots: Men's Handcrafted Luxury Bow Ties| Men's Bow Ties

Posh Knots is a mother and daughter owned business established in 2014 based in Kansas City, KS and Houston, TX. They create beautiful handcrafted luxurious bow ties for men and women.They have been sewing and tailoring for 30+ years. Posh Knots are made from uniquely textured and vibrant quality fabrics. They take pride in making each Posh Knot to suit your style. 

Love these bow ties! They are not cookie cutter and make a bold statement. You can’t get these at Macy’s.

Shop Posh Knots Now →

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RootandHope: Afro-Caribbean Inspired Earrings For Women

Root & Hope offers Caribbean and African inspired jewelry that represents self-expression, confidence, boldness, individuality, style, and freedom.

Check Out Root and Hope on Etsy →

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One Family's Effort to Buy Black for a Year

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A Place to Find the Best Black-Owned Etsy Shops & Craftsman

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TheGhanaShop: Ghana themed/made products

Meet Shop Owner, Ama Cobbina:

The Ghana Shop begun as a pipe dream, an idea that got taken seriously. My husband and I had had enough of UK and I wanted to pursue my creative side with a bit more flair and courage. We came to Ghana, the birthplace of our parents to live off the fat of the land, work for ourselves and live a little more holistically. So far, so good.I love to create, love Kente, Ankara, Felt, Children, Family, Wood, Jewellery and pretty things. Not necessarily in that order.I have a great team that enables me to achieve my dreams. We aim to provide a great service, with excellent communication and quality products but we will let you decide if we have been able to achieve that!

15% of all sales goes towards supporting our local SOS Children's Village Orphanage & School in Kumasi.

Visit the Ghana Shop on Etsy →

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WoodYouWear: Handmade wood bead accessories!

About this black-owned Etsy shop:

We make and sale hand-made wood jewelry! All of our pieces are made with love. Most of the pieces we make are one of a kind and will not be duplicated, so if you have your eye on something you might want to grab it! We are able to make certain custom pieces depend on what it is, so just send us a message and we'll see if we can make it happen!Our shop owner is based in Washington D.C. and occasionally vends at events. We will announce events for those who are local buyers.

Handmade Wood Necklaces, Check ‘Em Out Here →

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AzurSoleilOrganics: Azur Soleil Organics - organic vegan soap & bodyworks

About the shop owner, Domonique Williams:

I grew up in a small place in the state of Maryland called St. Mary's County. In my opinion it is one of the most beautiful places in the world. I spent my youth picking blackberries, plums peaches and all types of fruit. My grandfather used to point out different herbs and plants on our walks in the woods and around my grandparents land. As I grew older my family moved to Washington, D.C. It was so different, but the love of the country and nature always stayed with me. We would always go back to visit on the weekends and spend time on the land and water, this is where I learned that sand was great for exfoliating your feet! As a teenager I spent my Saturdays and summers working with my aunt who is an Esthetician. She specialized in making crèmes, lotions and tonics all from scratch. I learned a lot and I was hooked for life. I recaptured that love in 2003, when complaining to husband about a soap I brought and he said "Make your own", which after many trials and errors I finally did. It was great, and I realized that this was my life's passion. To top that all of I found out after research that my great grandmother was a master lye soap maker, so it was in me all along!

Check out the Organic Goodies in this Black-Owned Etsy Shop →

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afrosandbows Natural Hair Accessories

Naturalistas check out the natural hair accessories for women and little girls including, headbands, barrettes, pinwheel bows, hair pins, hair combs, dreadlock jewelry, dreadlock beads, and more at Afros and Bows!  This black-owned etsy shop carries accessories that are unique and full of vibrant color and personality. Many of the pieces are one of a kind and bound to start a conversation when you wear them! 

Visit AfrosAndBows on Etsy Now →

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ABATTISTE: A. Battiste Handmade Jewelry Co.

Alexandria BattisteOwner, Maker, Designer, Curator

About A. Battiste Handmade Jewelry Co.

Initially, I was looking to make a few quick bucks selling something, anything, so I figured why not jewelry? I began selling on Etsy under the shop name Afro Chic Greek Jewelry and More. A few months in, things were going well business wise but my personal life got too overwhelming and I had to stop. I truly fell in love with creating jewelry among other things and I am excited to open up with a new name and a better spirit...all of which contribute to a better product. I love what I do and I want others to love it too!

-  Alexandria Battiste, Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator

Elegant, handmade, and unique, the jewelry items in this black-owned etsy shop are a must see, and for most, a must own. 

Check out A. Battiste Handmade Jewelry Co. on Etsy →

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AuraBorealisDesigns: Meet Designer Aura B. Verene

Ms. Verene found Black Etsy through twitter and then reached out through email. A big up to all the lovely black folk all over the world who have found Black Etsy and who are sharing their Etsy Shops with readers!

Here is her wonderful bio: 

Aura Borealis Designs is the creation of writer and designer Aura B Verene in collaboration with Italian artist Lucia Fioretti based in London. For her début collection of scarves, Verene was inspired by the natural elements and various cultures around the world, stemming from her travels. Verene has a degree in Fashion Marketing and writes Young Adult fiction in her spare time.

Visit AuraBorealisDesigns on Etsy →

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AfroFusionDesigns

Hello all. So these fly ass shoes and handbag combo are handmade and are decorated with very on trend and stylish waxed fabric. These items would compliment a springtime little royal blue dress by adding a bold African print. Plus, these handmade items are a deal at only $91 USD for both shoes and bag. 

From Etsy:

Afrofusion Designs was set up during the later part of 2010 as part of an initiative to promote Afrocentric fashions with a contemporary flare in a relatively new but growing industry. At AfroFusion Designs we produce quality fairly traded fashions accessories. The uniqueness of my designs, colours and creativity of my produce are inspired from the rich cultures of Africa while supporting local communities. I have a superb selection of handmade African inspired fashion accessories made out of vivid combinations of colour and texture; mainly Wax prints, wood, leather and other materials. My products are created from limited edition fabrics and of a limited quantity. This means the products guarantees uniqueness to a limited number of customers.

Support AfroFusionDesigns on Etsy →

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ApanakiDesigns: Apanaki's African Print, Beads, Crystals and Things

Here is another Black-Owned Etsy Shop of excellence Apanaki Designs specializes in textile art, through the mediums of African print textiles, beads, crystals and shells. The bags, pillows, and other home decor items are full of color, beauty and vibrancy that add the punch of positive energy needed in our days! 

An over the shoulder bag is needed for taking items to work, holding purchases from the book store or grocery, visiting the beach or park, holding kids' stuff, and the list goes on. These handmade bags are stylish and functional. 

Ms. Apanaki in her own words: 

Born in Toronto and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, Apanaki Temitayo M is an author, spoken word poet, actor, multimedia artist and teacher. Her canvas compositions are an expression of her Trinidadian heritage and spirituality.

Visit the ApanakiDesigns Etsy Shop →

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Dope Artist Alert: Maya Shae

Support black art and artist.

Support DOPE black art and artist. There are so many talented black artist, and art is one investment that only appreciates. Having beautiful artwork in your dwelling can uplift your mood, make you think, and can bring about memories of a time gone by. No other inanimate object in our homes can do this but art. 

Maya Shae is an artist from Florida who has a style all her own. It is fun, colorful, and thoughtful. In addition to prints she also sells dope accessories. 

Check Out the Dopeness That is MAYA SHAE →

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PrisstheShop: African Ankara Inspired Clothing, Accessories and Decor

From Etsy: 

African Ankara Inspired Women's Clothing, Accessories and Home Decor in bold, colorful prints by Priss the Shop! W E L C O M E!! Thanks for stopping by. Feel free to request custom orders on all pillows. I am continuously inspired by African textiles. Additional creations will be stocked in my shop periodically, so please come back to check out new items!

Visit Priss the Shop on Etsy Now →