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HERE ARE SOME BLACK-OWNED SHOPS TO SUPPORT DURING YOUR NEXT DÉCOR BINGE. BY LARISSA RUNKLE
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tsy has long been a top destination to shop for unique, handmade decor, but it’s easy to get lost in the pages and pages of clickable products. So we wanted to take this moment to showcase the work of some of our favorite Black artists. These decorations from around the world are sure to spruce up your home.
MACRAME MAGIC Macrame has been making a comeback in home decor for quite some time now, but you’d be hard-pressed to find another collection of whimsical designs quite like the ones by Nosse Ovienmhada of NossbossCreations. With unique potted-plant hangers and wall art (also custom orders), these pieces are hard to pass up—especially if you love macrame. “Fiber art adds natural texture and earthy accents to any space,” Ovienmhada says. “It’s a great way to balance hard lines and surfaces.”
HAND-POURED CANDLES You can never have too many candles, especially when they look like the ones created by Tina Walter of Soulful Bliss Spa & Boutique. With scents like cactus flower and jade, mimosa, and raspberry sangria, these candles are also topped with thoughtful details, including flower petals and crystals. “The crystals I top my candles with are all for grounding, uplifting, and removing negativity,” Walter says. “I wanted them to be as beautiful as they are relaxing and soul-lifting—to bring a level of whimsy and warmth to any part of the home you choose to place it in.”
BOHEMIAN DREAM TEXTILES If you have an obsession with bohemian textiles, you’re going to need to brace yourself for this collection of mud cloth throws, wall hangings, and pillow covers created by Kedji Makoli of AisheaHOME. At Makoli’s shop, these beauties are made from scratch using authentic textiles, coming in a wide variety of patterns and color palettes. “We like textiles that tell stories, those that have been made using ancestral techniques, those that sustain and unite communities,” says Makoli. “The textiles are like witnesses of our trips, of the endless hours in markets looking for that piece that thrills us.”
EARTHY ART PRINTS Looking for something fresh to adorn the walls of your place? Look no further than these art prints created by Karina Daniel Parris out of her studio LovelyEarthlings. Parris has always been drawing, but decided to put some downtime to good use by taking her art to the next level and sharing it with the world. “Because I lived in these metropolitan cities— like Atlanta, New York, and Miami—you can see why my art includes tropical weather, fashion, and diversity,” she says. With a range of prints and greeting cards featuring women set in lush green landscapes, these designs might just be the perfect summer vibes your place needs.
FARMHOUSE-INSPIRED FURNISHINGS Nothing tugs at our heartstrings quite like a gorgeous piece of furniture. But what we love about the tables and decor designed by Ntebo Archer of ArcherHomeDesigns is that they’re actually made with your family in mind. “Our pieces are rustic and wellworn so that life can be enjoyed without worrying about how the coffee table is holding up,” Archer says. Add to your farmhouse collection with tables that won’t mind a little spilled lemonade this summer.
VIBRANT LIGHTS If you’ve been trying to decide how to upgrade from your boring lampshade, you’ll find more than one solution in the London-based studio of Natalie Manima, also known as BespokeBinny. These African-inspired lampshades, pillows, oven mitts, and table sets are all made using waxprint fabric and come in a variety of vivid colors and designs. And if you were worried about ordering from across the pond—don’t be. Despite the distance (and the pandemic), Manima still ships worldwide in just three to four business days. Larissa Runkle writes for real estate, finance, and lifestyle publications, and is also at work on several fiction projects. This article appeared in Realtor.com and has been reproduced with permission.
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