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Juneteenth isn’t just a day off or a cookout (though, no judgment if it’s also that). It’s a chance to put your money where your mouth is. One of the easiest ways to do that this week: skip the mall and shop small from Black-owned creatives on Etsy instead. Below are nine shops worth your cart, spanning jewelry, art, home goods, hair care, and books.
Lingua Nigra — Handcrafted Jewelry
Chicago jeweler Alicia Goodwin turned a summer-camp wire-work class into a full-blown jewelry line. Her shop is full of nature-inspired pieces — bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings — built around forms she finds in the natural world, beetles included. She says she draws a lot of inspiration from natural forms, elements, and beetles. If you want a statement piece, her brass-and-gold-plated necklaces are a customer favorite.
MKoby Art — Illustrated Prints
Florida-based artist Melissa Koby started this shop almost by accident. She originally planned to sell hand-painted wedding stationery, but pandemic shutdowns derailed that plan, so she pivoted to digital illustration instead. Her prints have since landed collaborations with brands like YSL and Erin Condren. Her bestselling print, “Built on Pride,” is one to grab if you want art with a message.
Crafted Glory Design — Handmade Furniture
If you’re redoing a room, look here first. Founder Kwadwo Som-Pimpong runs this Asheville, North Carolina shop, which specializes in midcentury-modern, made-to-order furniture. Think sculptural end tables and clean-lined wood pieces that don’t look like everything else on Pinterest.
Bella C Unique Designs — Gullah Sweetgrass Baskets
This one’s a piece of living history. Owner Bella Cousette comes from a long line of Gullah basket weavers, a tradition passed down through generations in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Her shop carries everything from sweetgrass bracelets to fully woven, heirloom-quality baskets — the kind of thing that becomes a family piece, not just a purchase.
Domo Ink (ShopDomoINK) — Art Prints & Apparel
California artist Domonique Brown has been running her print shop since 2020, and now has over 200 listings spanning prints, apparel, and stickers, all featuring her own original artwork. A solid pick if you’re shopping for someone who likes wall art with personality.
KraftedbyKesh — Bookish Goods
For the reader on your list (or for yourself), this shop covers the cozy-reading-corner essentials: bookmarks, a reading journal, and stickers that celebrate Black educators and icons. It’s a small shop, but it’s exactly the kind of niche, thoughtfully made goods Etsy was built for.
Morning Joy Co — Custom Cutting Boards
Husband-and-wife team Justin and Jasmine Allred run this Texas shop specializing in personalized, engraved cutting boards — the kind of keepsake gift that actually gets used instead of shoved in a drawer. Great option if you need a housewarming or wedding gift with some personality.
A quick note before you shop: Etsy shops, especially small ones, can sell out fast or step away temporarily to fulfill a surge of orders — particularly around moments like Juneteenth when a shop gets a wave of attention. If something’s out of stock, favorite the shop and check back. That patience is part of supporting small business too.
Juneteenth is one day, but these shops are open all year. Bookmark a few, and make “shop Black-owned” a habit that outlasts the holiday.
