Office, Paper & Stationery

By Ms James is a paper goods company inspired by family, the appreciation for black culture and a weird obsession with doodling.

Cee Cee’s Closet NYC was created by Chioma and Uchenna Ngwudo in New York City. Join us in celebrating the beauty of West African prints through our unique accessories. Our accessories are designed by us and handmade by artisans in Nigeria. Having our accessories made in Nigeria allows Cee Cee’s Closet NYC to have a transformative impact on the lives of our artisan partners. This project is dedicated to our amazing parents, our beloved Aunt Violet Hecksher, the ever so fierce Tara Hecksher, our friends, and all women who boldly decide to pursue their passions.

Purposerosa is a lifestyle brand dedicated to illuminating purpose in everyday people and things. We design original handmade jewelry, prints and postcards made using repurposed materials collected from our international travels. Our mission is to highlight purpose globally to help you see purpose in yourself.

Online boutique specializing in sustainable art + accessories, stationery, wall art, and workshops.

Seek Your Truth is a Women Empowerment Organization inspired by Faith & Transparency. We help encourage women to seek their true self in who God has called them to be.

Lifestyle Space For Stunners With Short Hair!

Expressions of You Greeting Cards offering faith filled encouragement in the life moments that matters the most.

The Art of Christoff Davis is one of the more unusual Black-owned businesses included in the Nile List. Davis’ art is a breath of fresh air. She creates her whimsical and happy pieces the old fashioned way. She draws and paints each piece by hand and photographs her work to capture all its richness and texture. She combines her vibrant imagery with excellent thick papers and sumptuous fabrics. She devotes much time to pick the best quality materials and textiles, which she chooses with care. The result is beautiful and luxurious. Each painting owned by this black-owned business harkens back to Davis’ childhood. She grew up in the lively city of New Orleans, La. Childhood, vintage-shopping trips, and travels all are present in her creations. She pours all these experiences and inspiration into her art. Davis completed her education at the University of New Orleans.

Cloth & Paper is one a Black-owned business that sells stationery. This company offers beautiful leather planners and paper planner inserts. It also sells foil dividers and exclusive stationery items. Cloth & Paper aims to change the look and feel through minimal design and luxe finishing. Established in 2015, the birth of Cloth & Paper was out of necessity! Owner Ashley Reynolds had left her corporate job of nine years. She needed to devise a plan on what her next career move would be. Reynolds has always been a paper-loving, pen-hoarding, notebook collector. Over time, her collection became overwhelming. When she got engaged to her now-husband, he requested that she sell part of her stash. He needed relief from the clutter before they moved in together. Little did he know what was in store for him. Today his wife’s Black-owned business is full of pens, paper, gold foil, and all things planner related.

African-American business owner Sharee Miller stays very busy. She is a t-shirt graphic designer by day and an author/illustrator by night. Sharee has loved art all her life and has taken every opportunity to study it. She runs one of the Black-owned companies where customers can buy art prints. They can also order custom portraits and even find books, all in one place. She's the author and illustrator of Princess Hair and Don't Touch My Hair. Both books are publications of Little Brown for Young Readers. She is also the illustrator of THE SHAI AND EMMIE SERIES by Quvenzhané Wallis and Nancy Ohlin. Another of her books is The Excursion, published by Homebound Publications. She created The Excursion in partnership with the Make a Wish Program. She creates her colorful happy characters are using watercolor and pen.