All of a sudden, it’s gift-buying time again, and here you are looking for a little local inspiration from BIPOC-owned shops and service providers. This year’s highly curated collection of cute and cool curios and other custom creations is truly one of a kind. Your loved ones will be talking about Portland’s bounty for years to come.
Black Zodiac Prints
Mariah Carey Print – $20
Starting off strong with the Queen of Christmas herself, the acclaimed Mariah Carey, hand-drawn in an Art Nouveau style. And if Mariah isn’t your sprig of mistletoe, check out the other prints of brilliant Black icons from this collection – each one is spectacular, and also available as candles, stickers, and greeting cards.
April Black
Portland Bridges Poster – $40
For the Portlander who has it all, get them every single bridge! Giclee print on high quality Epson matte premium presentation paper with fade-resistant inks.
Green Muse Cannabis
Stout Brownie – $12
Ooie-gooey and sticky icky icky, the Hapy Kitchen Stout Brownie is made with bold, dark beer from Portland’s own Great Notion brewery. Add in delectable butterscotch chips, and 100mg of THC, and this is the gift of the year! Green Muse Cannabis is a local, Black-owned mom and pop cannabis shop that is happy to provide premium cannabis at every price point all year-round.
Sania Marie
Adaya Fleece Pullover Essentials Hoodie – $128
The Adaya Fleece Pullover as bold and beautiful as it is soft and comfy. Made from 95% recycled polyester and 5% spandex, this hoodie redefines casual wear with a perfect balance of sustainability and style. Add the matching Adaya joggers for a full fit. Available in sizes XS to 6XL. Plus sizes are in the plus section of the site.
Kiriko Made
Vintage Ainu Robe – $675
Local Japanese textile recycler and reseller, Kiriko Made recently came into a collection of authentic vintage Ainu robes. The Japanophile in your life will go super saiyan with joy when you gift them this one-of-a-kind piece from Japan’s indigenous people. These Ainu Robes were made in the 1970s as traditional festival wear. Using bright and vibrant colors was a departure from the traditional, subtle colors that were normally used, showing the inspiration from other cultures at the time. Your holiday gift score will be well over 9,000 this year.
Weird Sisters Yarn Shop
Junebug & Darlin Cross Stitch Kit Moths – $30
Share in the etherial beauty of moths with this unique cross stitch kit. Perfect for those with intermediate crafting skills, it includes all the supplies needed to create intricate designs in complex color palettes. Expand your crafting horizons with this fun and unique kit. Lepidopterrific!
Klum House
Maywood – Seasonal Bag Maker Kit – $215
For the “thanks, I made it!” friend who has everything except an all-weather bag. This kit contains what your craft-savvy creator needs to make their own Maywood Seasonal Bag. The Maywood converts from backpack to tote with the pull of a strap! This kit includes all the materials needed to make the bag, and you have the option to add an online class, tools, and paper instructions booklet.
HAB Sauce
4-Pack 2 oz. HAB Sauce Hot Sauce Gift Set – $32
Every boy and every girl and every nonbinary person: Spice up your life! This spicy gift set, featured on the Today Show, includes four flavors from HAB Sauce’s Medium Hot range – Serrano Tequila Verde, Spicy Sweet Soy Sauce, Smoked Habanero Cherrywood, and Pineapple Habanero. In addition to the adorable little bottles, this set comes with stickers, and the box doubles as a coloring book!
Irie Mushroom Farm
Irie Mushroom Farm Gift Box – $65
Delight the mushroom lover in your life with the Irie Farm Mushroom Gift Box—a curated selection of artisan goods that bring together the rich flavors and wellness benefits of premium mushrooms.This luxurious gift set includes Mushroom Coffee, a Lion’s Mane Fruiting Block so you can grow your own, two Mushroom Salts, and honey infused with a blend of medicinal mushrooms.
Make & Mary
Holiday Love Bundle – $97.20
This is a gift best given in private. The Love Note Holiday Bundle will ignite the senses and soften the body. Embrace sensuality with a luscious blend of energetically heart-centered botanicals in the Love Note Bath Bomb and Love Note Body Polish. This bundle also includes the Mush Love Elixir, that strengthens the heart and the libido.
Intrinsic Shaving
Kenso Shaving Kit – $151.99
For the sensual gentleperson who enjoys a close, clean shave, the Kenso Shaving System is designed to give you a baby-smooth shave every single time. The kit includes a sleek, ergonomic razor handle, a set of high-quality blades, a shaving brush, a luxurious shaving cream, nourishing aftershave, and more.
AJE Pottery
Wine-Thumb Tumblers – $35
Sophisticated without being stuffy, these wheel-thrown cups were dented in just the right spot, leaving a comfortable holding spots for your thumb. It was then decorated by layering black and other glazes to accentuate the form. Perfect for wine, or any other cold beverages.
Aneela Fazal Studio
Sunshine Dreams Mulberry Silk Cushion Cover – $50
This stunning mulberry silk cushion cover is emblazoned with a print of the original painting of the same name from local artist Aneela Fazal. About her work, Aneela says “I tell stories of inspiration through my art.”
Studio De La Luz
Hanging Ceramic Hand Wall Vase – $70
This hand-made hand vase will be the highlight of any well-appointed home. Perfect for displaying everything from air plants and feathers to dried flowers and other cherished items. Each hand is different for a one-of-a-kind piece.
Kapuanani
Elements Earrings – $20
This year, Aloha is so much more than a neighborhood in unincorporated Washington County! These brushed metal cat eye hoops have a carved wooden bead surrounded by hematite, which helps absorb negative energy and create a sense of calm in stressful times. Choose from brushed brass or brushed stainless steel to match your personal style.
CCHenry Designs
Blue Moon Necklace – $44
Forget-me-nots symbolize enduring love, while abalone shell is said to bring people into harmony with one another. Buy the love of your life this dazzling resin pendant made from flowers grown in the maker’s personal garden. Choose from multiple chain lengths and several different finishes.
Dorotheaa
I am Me Youth Tee – $15
This t-shirt is designed to empower young children to believe in themselves and be confident! Portland-born designer Janelle Arnold has said “This message represents the core of Dorotheaa.” Get one for every confident, fabulous little being in your life!
Silly Daisy
Wood + Silicone Mushroom Sorting Set – $29
Do you know a young person who’s recently gotten into counting? How about sorting? What about swapping? Good news – this amazing 12-mushroom set is made from a wonderful blend of soft and natural textures, silicone tops, and wooden stems. The tops and bottoms are designed to pull apart so that you can swap, mix and match. Get ready to increase those fine motor skills, investigate numbers, learn colors, and more!
Tattoo 34
Gift Card – $100-Your Choice!
Here in Portland, we love one thing: The Oregon Registry of Minority, Women Owned, and Emerging Small Businesses. Buy your loved one a gift card to the only Indigenous- and Black-owned tattoo shop in Portland, Oregon, as well as the first ever certified Minority- and Women-owned tattoo shop in Oregon business history! Tattoo 34 is a family establishment with an inclusive, welcoming environment featuring a solid team of caring tattoo artists who are talented in many different styles.
Moments by Mariah Photography
Family Portrait Session – $350-$550
Give your loved ones the gift of the moment. Book them a couples and families photo session with local portrait artist, Mariah. Her vibrant, fun, photos radiate personality and movement, perfectly capturing your people in all their quirky, funny, adorable majesty.