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Amazing Essence is a Philadelphia based, one-woman small business built on a dream of entrepreneurship. Our handcrafted products are created using 100% soy wax without additives, natural (lead-free) cotton wick and high quality fragrance oils without phthalates or additives. Our goal is to have our candles highlight your home decor while adding complementary beautiful aromas that will radiate throughout your home.

Spoon and Theory handmade is a black-owned creative arts, jewelry and aromatherapy goods store. We provide goods from upcycled leather to Eco-inspired laser cut jewelry + aromatherapy diffuser jewelry + aromatherapy body + home goods. Need a quality made face mask? Check out our website and bookmark our code below!

Ruth Nathan’s Chief Designer, Nicole R. Brown, is a young black woman in the midst of a passionate love affair with all things stately, swanky and dandy. Her fascination with the transformative quality of a well-dressed person propelled her to create the brand—making her the odd duck in an industry largely dominated by male designers. It is her desire that Ruth Nathan’s not only make customers look spectacular but feel spectacular as well, positively influencing them to feel better about themselves. It is a known fact that when one dresses well, one feels better—and from an outfit that is well put together, that makes one walk with pride, the Urban Peacock emerges. Nicole’s artistry is inspired by her travels. For her, the childhood game of “I Spy” never ended, and her globe-trekking has only accelerated the rate of play. As a child, she would hear someone say, “I see a blue house,” but would herself would see much more: deep greens and indigo and smoke purples and slate greys. Today, she enjoys taking everyday objects and places—some industrial and others more delicate—and turning that inspiration into luxurious textiles. One such environment is a shipping port; the lines and colors of the shipping containers transported her immediately and completely, emblazoning themselves in her mind. Through this lens, the Ports Collection was born. When inspiration strikes, Nicole translates her vision into a textile pattern by sketching it on her computer and creating the fabrics from there. Ruth and Nathan are Nicole’s maternal grandparents. Originally from Greenville, Mississippi, Grandpa Nathan was a tailor and a gentleman whose dapper wardrobe was outshone only by his character. This brand pays homage to those roots. Oh, and he was occasionally known to wear the hell out of a bow tie.

'Moods, by Yemmie' is a luxury candle brand. The candles are designed to #setthemood and are crafted with high-quality and safe ingredients. Each candle is made without toxins, parabens, and phthalates. So go ahead, pick light a candle, and #setthemood!

I'm Kesha Young, Founder and CEO of YLC Candle. This business was inspired shortly after my father's passing. In 2017 I started playing around and it became an outlet to comfort and joy. It brought excitement and happiness within. Filled some of the missing voids in my heart. My company is UNIQUE because we make candles from the heart. We always ensure that our ENERGY AND INTENTIONS are Positive. We are here to Spread Good Vibes, Peace and Love.

Welcome to YTPshop. I am very excited to share my love for luxurious African fashion with you. All YTPshop products are crafted by women in Nigeria and the fabrics are carefully sourced from West African markets. YTPshop products are made with high-quality material, cutting edge tailoring, vibrant colors, and are affordably priced. Keeping the production in Nigeria helps to grow the local African economy and keep our products authentic. Every YTPshop product is truly a gift to the fabric vendors, artisans, partners in the motherland, and to YOU! Always free shipping in the U.S. We also ship worldwide

57 is the pioneer bean to bar chocolate business in Ghana. ’57 Chocolate is short for 1957, which is the year of Ghana’s independence. This venture uses resources grown within the country to create delicious treats. Sisters Kimberly and Priscilla Addison founded this chocolate company in homage to Ghana’s Independence Day spirit. It challenges the status quo that premium chocolate can only come from Europe by focusing on chocolate sourced in Africa and developed by Black business owners. The sisters use their creative skills and imagination to make products that are a reflection and celebration of Ghanaian art and culture. ’57’s mission is to revive the 1957 “can-do spirit” by adding value to the cocoa bean and cocoa farmer— on a local scale.

African American business owner Sharon Brown wanted to create a legacy. That’s why she started her company, A Gift of Elegance. She took a leap of faith and launched her line of beautiful and elegant handmade gift baskets. This black-owned business stemmed from Brown’s love of weddings and home decor, and it is now the premier luxury gift shop in Savannah, GA. Brown’s passion, combined with her elegant style, creates the perfect gift each time. Customers can feel the love in her work as soon as they lay eyes upon her baskets. This black-owned company is a one-stop-shop for all gift needs. Its mission is to bring its customers joy, happiness, and beautiful gifts.

AFROTHREADS™ is more than an online fabric store—we aim to preserve and promote authentic African art and culture. Did you know that the majority of “African prints” on the market are not actually designed or made by Africans? To combat this, we have partnered with artisans and companies from different parts of the continent in order to share the history, technique, and meaning behind a variety of handmade and printed African fabrics. We encourage creativity and cultural appreciation: with knowledge and respect, anyone can proudly own, wear, and create with African prints and textiles. As Afro-diasporans, we are always looking for more ways to incorporate African art into both our wardrobes and our homes. Shop our growing collection of accessories and decor, which highlights the beauty and versatility of different African fabrics. We also strive for zero waste of these precious materials. We recycle leftover fabric whenever possible, and we are happy to collaborate with and/or donate to other creatives. Please contact us if interested!

Bridal & Evening Couture design studio based in Philadelphia, PA