By Brandi Hunter, High Ground News
For the gift-buying season, Memphis has an abundance of local, Black-owned businesses where shoppers can search for the perfect gifts. In 2018, Memphis topped or ranked high on multiple lists as one of the best cities for Black business owners to set up shop. In addition to celebrated food and wellness entrepreneurs, Memphis is home to an eclectic mix of makers, designers and curators of jewelry, clothing and art. Here is part two of our list of Black-owned businesses for those who want to shop local this holiday season.
Check out part one here — Black-owned business gift guide: Food, fitness and beauty
JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES
Wristwear By Noël
Men’s and women’s handmade custom beaded bracelets
$25 and up
Handmade bags by Texstyle
Texstyle
Small leather goods, handmade bags and fashion accessories
Texstyleshop.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Available at The Brooks Museum gift shop (1934 Poplar Avenue), The Cooper-Young Gallery & Gift Shop (889 Cooper Street) and Five in One Social Club (2535 Broad Avenue)
Delivery is available
$20-$300
Earrings made by artist IV.IV
Culturally inspired, custom designed jewelry
ivbydavid.com | Facebook | Instagram
Available at Stock and Belle (387 S. Main Street) and Dixon Gallery and Gardens gift shop (4339 Park Avenue)
$30 and up
Novel Unique
Custom jewelry and clothing
Novelunique.com | Facebook | Instagram
Consultations by appointment only in the Poplar and Perkins area
Delivery is available
$40 and up
PHOTOGRAPHY & ART
A. Lever Studio
Photography and videography services
Aleverstudio.com | Facebook | Instagram
Will travel for a fee
$250 and up
The Amazing Mr. Walker
Tennessee Tourism Acrylic paint set that includes: 12, 12ml tubes of Essentials brand acrylic paint, two brushes specifically suited to working with acrylic, instructional DVD on how to paint the Tennessee state flower, ten coloring pencils, one 8-inch-by-10-inch frame, activity booklet and 10-page pad for painting acrylic art
amazingmrwalker.yolasite.com | Facebook | YouTube
Delivery available in Memphis only; delivery is free if two or more art sets are purchased
$39.95
Visions Promotional Agency
Consulting, marketing, videography and creative services
Holiday banners special
Delivery available
$144-$350
Original art by C. M Farris
C.M. Farris Fine Art
Original art by C. M Farris, wall art, art inspired apparel, home decor, bags, accessories, phone cases, phone chargers, coffee mugs, beach accessories and stationery as well as facilitated painting experiences for company team building, parties and other events
cmfarrisfineart.com | Facebook | Instagram
$30-$35 per person or $40-$45 per couple
APPAREL
Classy Curves Couture
Signature pieces for women ranging from sizes S-6X
C3classycurvescouture.com | Facebook | Instagram
Located at 6805 Summer Avenue, Suite 140
Delivery offered in the U.S.
$30-$80
Clothing sold by online boutique Style by L Thomas
Style by L. Thomas
Online women’s clothing boutique featuring sizes 0-22
Stylebylthomas.com | Instagram
$12.99-$65.99
K & A Creations
Customized apparel and accessories including t-shirts, glasses and hats
kandacreations.org | Facebook | Instagram
Delivery offered for a fee
$5-$50
A view of the Cheryl Pesce Lifestyle Store at Crosstown Concourse
Cheryl Pesce®: The Lifestyle Store
Home goods, handcrafted luxury jewelry, a diverse selection of books for children and adults, items for babies and toddlers, local art, clothes and more
Cherylpesce.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Located in the Crosstown Concourse at 1350 Concourse Avenue, Suite 125
National and international delivery is available via USPS, UPS, or FedEx and home delivery is available for local large items (furniture, large orders, etc.).
$5-$500
WANDERLVST 901
Globally styled, curated vintage and handmade apparel and accessories from Europe, Asia, and Africa, such as authentic silk kimono robes, skirt and saree sets, Ankara African print apparel, hand embroidered tunics, beadwork and more
Wanderlvst901.com | Facebook | Instagram
Also available at Shab Chic Marketplace, directly across from Edge Alley (600 Monroe Avenue)
Shipping and orders for pickup are available
$15-$200
