While it’s easy to head to the local shopping mall or big box store for home decor, Canada has some of the finest BIPOC-owned businesses offering visually stunning, high-quality options. From design-forward and functional kitchenware to linens adorned with traditional Indigenous designs, there is something for every room in your house or every person on your gift list. Next time you’re looking for a unique gift or redecorating around the house, check out these BIPOC-owned home decor businesses across Canada.
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Mini Tipi
A Canadian brand that operates and manufactures its products in Gatineau, Quebec, Mini Tipi collaborates with Indigenous artists to create beautiful lifestyle products. Their best-selling reversible blankets are a perfect addition to any indoor or outdoor living space.
Aurora Reversible Blanket, $189.
Mala
Mala, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, specializes in premium, hand-poured candles. Made with natural coconut soy wax, wood wicks or lead-free cotton wicks and irresistible scents, they make the perfect gift, and you might want to pick one up for yourself, too.
Milk and Sugar Candle, $40.
Batiqua
Based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Batiqua is a home decor brand that features fair trade, eco-friendly products that are ethically sourced. Their offerings include textile products handmade in Zimbabwe and wood serving dishes crafted by Kenyan artisans.
Hudson and Oak
Vancouver, British Columbia’s Hudson and Oak features modern housewares plus a marketplace with pantry staples, olive oils and more. Some of their bestsellers are Canadian maple cutting boards in an assortment of shapes, pastel-hued mugs and gorgeous ridged glassware.
Après Glassware Collection, Set of 8, $135.
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Allwood Mrkt
Allwood Mrkt in Toronto, Ontario is primarily known for its clothing, intimate wear and accessories, but they also feature stylish housewares. Their selection includes items like reed diffusers, plates, vases and seagrass baskets.
Society of Lifestyle Basket, $110.
Indigo Arrows
Winnipeg, Manitoba’s Indigo Arrows features artisan textiles that reflect patterns found in Manitoban Indigenous pottery and bone tools that date as far back as 3,000 years. Among their offerings are table linens, pillows, blankets and drum stools.
Bezhig Napkins, Set of 4, $68.
Cadine
Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Cadine is a lifestyle brand that specializes in timeless pieces for your home, as well as clothing, shoes and accessories. Each item is functional and stylish, like their beautifully crafted accent tables, barware and vases.
Wave Vase in White, $65.
Totem Design House
Totem Design House in Courtenay, British Columbia specializes in fine art prints and home decor, plus apparel and jewellery. They offer colourful hand and kitchen towels as well as accent pillows made with hemp and Reprieve polyester that’s created from recycled plastic bottles!
Hemp Pillow, Cedar Motif, $50.
Kasandy
A fair trade store located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Kasandy sells handmade products from Kenya as well as goods from local artisans and other places around the world. Pillows, linens, throw blankets and serveware are just some of the items to add to your list.
Burned Wood Salad Bowl Set, $115.
Nautana
Nautana is a Black-owned environmental wellness brand based in Toronto, Ontario. With a focus on self care, their specialty is exquisitely-scented candles made with coconut and soy wax.
Goodee
Montreal, Quebec-based Goodee is a Certified B-corp and curated marketplace that offers housewares and lifestyle items from artisans around the world. Items are functional yet stylish, with careful attention paid to design, like their vases, trays and kitchen accessories.
Birch Towel Drier, $127.
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