The Black Owned Holiday Gift Guide - 2023 Edition

Get into over 60 inspired holiday gift ideas from Black owned businesses and brands. Shop this Black holiday gift guide to check off everyone on your list for the 2023 holiday season!

Buying Black is one important piece of the puzzle toward the equitable, liberated reality we want to see. And in this season of shopping, it's easier than ever to keep money cycling through the Black community as you shop for friends and family.

Jump to:

• Black Owned Businesses to Shop for All Holiday Gifts
• Host & Hostess Gifts from Black Brands
• Black Santa Gifts
• Black Baby and Children's Gifts
• Books by Black Authors to Give this Holiday Season
• Candles to Give and Receive this Christmas 2023
• Black Owned Gifts for the Home
• Personal Care Gifts from Black Owned Brands
• Black Owned Gifts for Foodies on your List
• Apparel and Accessories from Black Brands
• Black Wellness Gifts to Give and Ask For
• Black Luxury Gifts for the 2023 Holidays
• Black Owned Holiday Gift Guide 2023

I know you want to keep the same energy of supporting Black businesses in your holiday shopping so I've pulled together a bit of everything for you--from Black owned children's brands to gifts for her, him, and them. There are 60+ black luxury gifts, gourmet foodie items, gifts for the holiday host, and even presents for pets--all from Black-owned businesses!

Black Owned Businesses to Shop for All Holiday Gifts

Host & Hostess Gifts from Black Brands

Do NOT show up to the holiday function empty-handed. Grab one of these gifts to show appreciation.

McBride Sisters Wine - The McBride sisters have released new wines right in time for the holidays, including a Black Girl Magic champagne! Pick up an individual bottle for a great hostess gift or a bundle for any wine lover on your list. Also available at Target and Total Wine.

Midunu Chocolates - Don't pick up a tired box of Russel Stover's this holiday season. Order a unique box of artisanal chocolates sourced and inspired by The Motherland. Midunu Chocolates from Ghana are beautifully packaged and feature flavors such as Calabash nutmeg and Nigerian Yaji.

The Radiant Label creates luxury custom gift boxes and baskets made for any occasion and to any aesthetic. Shop this Black-woman owned business for the person on your list with refined taste who might be hard to buy Christmas presents for!

Tres Lindas Cigars was founded by Afro-Cuban sisters and the only one of its kind in the US. Shop their sets, samplers, and even get cigars with personalized labels for the collector on your holiday shopping list.

Zach and Zoe Sweet Bee Farm is family-owned and I personally love their beet root honey but don't just take my word for it. Zach and Zoe Honey is one of Oprah's Favorite Things and has appeared on Shark Tank! Shop here for the person on your list who loves to host and build charcuterie boards.

Black Santa Gifts

Because we want to see ourselves reflected in the holiday magic.

Black Paper Party at Target will wrap all your gifts up beautifully for the culture. Go ahead and grab a few rolls before they sell out!

Greentop Gifts is also at Target and offers matching Black Santa family pajamas, wrapping paper, and other paper goods that represent Blackness this holiday season.

Sunny & Ted aka home of the original hot cocoa Santa mug in all shades of melanin.

W & Co is Black woman-owned with a special holiday line that just dropped! Get your melanin rich gift tags, Black Santa sweatshirts and tees, and all that good stuff here.

Black Baby and Children's Gifts

Because Christmas is for the kids, after all. Here are gifts for your littles from Black-owned businesses.

All Because You Matter is a cherished gift I've given my nephews that tells a beautiful story of intersecting cultures, pride, love. If you're looking for children's books by Black authors, this is a good one. Available on Amazon and at Target.

Black Barks Pet Collective makes black-owned pet products. Think collars, bowties, and bandanas in motherland-inspired prints. The pups in my family are currently rocking their Culture Collection. Don't forget about the fur babies this holiday szn!

Cozy & Cute Kids Boutique makes the cutest whimsical clothes for babies and toddlers. Perfect holiday gift for expecting parents to fill their new kiddos' closet!

Ikuzi Dolls is making waves with black mermaid dolls being all the rage right now following the release of The Little Mermaid with Halle Bailey. Grab a doll in one of many shades of melanin!

Hair Love If your little ones loved the Oscar-winning cartoon short film, grab the book for them, as well. From Amazon and Target

HBCYou Dolls will give the little in your life their first introduction to Historically Black Colleges and Universities in a fun way. Get their wheels turning with an HBCU holiday gift.

I Am Enough - Stuff this New York Times #1 best seller into stockings of your melanated minis this year. Available at Amazon and Target.

Positively Perfect Dolls are something I wish were around when I was coming up because they make gorgeous dolls for little Black girls with washable kinky, coily, and curly hair!

Sulwe by Lupita Nyongo is one of my favorite children's books to gift, most especially to little brown-skinned girls. It's a beautifully told story that every child can relate to and the illustrations are stunning. Available at Amazon, Target, and wherever books are sold.

Books by Black Authors to Give this Holiday Season

Give the gift of representation in storytelling. And make sure to order from a Black-owned bookstore, while you're at it.

Ain't I a Woman? is a timeless and particularly timely read that I highly recommend for everyone regardless of gender or race.

Children of Blood and Bone is for the fantasy lovers and one of my favorite reads in recent years. Gift it to your friend with the big imagination.

Sisterhood Heals is the debut title from Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, the voice and mind behind Therapy for Black Girls (one of my favorite podcasts). Buy two copies--one for you and one for your bestie! Available wherever books are sold, including Amazon.

The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris is a book for the grown folks, though the subject matter isn't necessarily explicit or anything. If you watched the Hulu series, grab a copy to gift on Amazon or at Target.

Candles to Give and Receive this Christmas 2023

Actually, whether you celebrate Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or something else, light is often a central holiday theme and what better way to pay homage to that than gifting candles from Black-owned brands?

Dabira Aroma - Oakland based candles hand-poured by a Nigerian-American woman and inspired by destinations around the world. Shop here for anyone obsessed with smelly goods.

Forvr Mood - Jackie Aina's candle company does not disappoint. My favorite is Cuffing Season, which happens to be a solid gender neutral scent. Shop here for the millennial or Gen Z girl boss on your list. Also available at Sephora.

Harlem Candle Company makes smelly goods inspired by the Harlem Rennaissance. Enough said. Also available at Bloomingdale's, Macy's, and Nordstrom.

Olphactory Candles makes Texas based, richly-scented candles inspired by Jazz music. Shop here for your music-loving friend with minimalist style.

The WOC Store is Black woman founded and carries products designed and developed to celebrate women of color in fundraising and philanthropy. Pick up their gorgeous Rose Gold Radiant Candle with 10% of proceeds benefitting charity.

Black Owned Gifts for the Home

A few ideas for your friend who is making their new space into a home.

Karen Jai Home - The design-obsessed person on your list will feel like a kid in a candy store here! Pick out an item they've been eyeing or give a gift card. I have a couple of wall art pieces from Karen Jai Home in my living room as well as a whiskey decanter and glass set.

Mango Maison curates pieces and prints from Black artists to adorn your space.

Ment Nelson is a Black artist specializing in beautiful watercolors. Purchase a print for your loved one who's on their art collection journey!

Personal Care Gifts from Black Owned Brands

Supporting Black brands through everyday maintenance is a gift in and of itself.

Adwoa Beauty makes modern, minimalist beauty products that are inclusive and gender neutral. The company's name is a West African word that means born on a Monday. Also available at Sephora.

Bevel grooming products are designed for sensitive skin and turn men's maintenance into pampering. Shop these sleek and effective gifts for the men in your life direct, at Target or on Amazon.

Pat McGrath is every Black makeup lovers' fairy godmother and her lipsticks are coveted for their quality and aesthetic. And don't we love holiday gift sets from Black brands? Shop for your favorite beauty queen direct or at Sephora.

Pattern Beauty - Tracee Ellis Ross can do no wrong and she recently dropped product bundles perfect for holiday gifting! Shop Pattern Beauty for the person on your list with natural hair direct or at ULTA!

Zen in a Jar makes richly scented candles, soaps, body butters, and more with cheeky names that evoke luxury and Black beauty.

Black Owned Gifts for Foodies on your List

These are holiday food gifts ideas for your uncle the amateur bartender and your auntie who throws down in the kitchen.

Asami Teas are loose leaf and bagged teas sourced from African farms and inspired by flavors from The Continent. My family's favorite blends are Oduduwa, Madagascar Dream, and Casablanca Mint. Shop direct or on Amazon!

Brough Brothers Bourbon comes from the first Black-owned distillery in Kentucky founded by three actual factual blood brothers. Find it near you including at Total Wine.

Ghetto Gastro is a Black culinary collective with innovative flavors and cult classic products. And they're available a Target! Grab one of their aesthetic small kitchen appliances for your cooking fave. And Ghetto Gastro treats make great stocking stuffers!

Highway Vodka is home grown in Houston, Texas, and a must-give bottle for the home bar aficionado in your circle. Hemp-based, clean, and hangover-free! Find it near you or order delivery.

Kyvan Foods - is a small, family-owned business that makes deliciousness like sweet potato vinaigrette and [my favorite] honey apple butter. Check your cooking friend or family member off the Christmas list with a few goodies from Kyvan Foods. Also available at Walmart.

Uncle Nearest - Get the whiskey lover in your life a bottle of Uncle Nearest 1884 Premium Whiskey. This Black woman-led brand unearthed and built on the legacy of Nearest Green, the Godfather of Tennessee whiskey.

Apparel and Accessories from Black Brands

What to give your stylish friend for Christmas.

Fanm Djanm - Headwraps and jewelry from the iconic Paola Mathe. The headwraps come in a rainbow of luxurious fabrics and are perfect for versatility with natural hair. Shop here for your stylish friend.

Hanifa never misses and her most popular item is the Miya cardigan dress. It sells out all the time and I guarantee the fashion forward person in your life is lusting after it.

Inclusive Randomness makes buttons, bookmarks, and more, for the culture. Shop this small Black woman-owned business for the quirky person who likes to personalize everything.

Melanin Apparel - Tanks, tees, sweatshirts, accessories, and even blankets for the culture. Their products are great quality and person for the stylish person on your list but you can shop here for anyone who loves hip-hop, history, or pop culture.

Ofuure has become my go-to for stylish Ankara pieces and every time I rock them, the compliments and questions pour in. They have everything from everyday rompers to formal gowns and I'm obsessed. Their Black Friday sale is already live with 40% off in their app!

Osei Gems - Handmade healing crystal and gemstone jewelry. Each piece is unique and I especially love the rings. They're beautiful, dainty, and very easy to wear. Shop this Black woman-owned business for the spiritual person on your Christmas gift list.

Trove by Green July Creations is a new Nigerian ready-to-wear brand (with worldwide shipping) specializing in breezy one-size-fits-all basics. Gifts from Trove are perfect for that traveling friend!

Wanni Fuga's brand exudes luxury and well-kept women like Jackie Aina and yours truly go gaga for the dresses, sets, and head wraps. Snag something here for your auntie that's always bringing you souvenirs from her adventures.

Black Wellness Gifts to Give and Ask For

For the person on your list that needs to put themselves first for once.

Homebody makes bath products designed to help you feel at home in your body. Their soaking salts and bath bombs are infused with CBD and relaxing fragrance blends. Get the mini self-care kit for your indecisive secret Santa.

Paper Therapy Cards are an easy yet impactful self care gift for the holidays and make a great stocking stuffer. Give to the person who loves starting the day with positive affirmations.

The Skin Deep creates structure for exploratory conversations with yourself and your loved ones through their guided decks. I have the Self and Dating editions. Get 15% your purchase through this link!

Soultri Scents makes home and body care products with your uniqueness in mind. Each product has a customizable label that you can fill in to complete an affirmation about yourself. I love their rich body butters and shea lotion bars for travel.

Black Luxury Gifts for the 2023 Holidays

Black people deserve luxury. And Black luxury businesses have something to say.

Brandon Blackwood NYC bags are highly coveted statement pieces that the girls go UP for. I love my BB bags including his iconic 'End Systemic Racism' collection (which benefits a good cause!). Also available at Saks.

Buttah by Dorion Renaud has body and skincare (there's a difference) with ingredients like Egyptian coco and activated charcoal in sleek black packaging. Try the Supreme Customizable Skincare Set if you aren't sure where to start. Also available at Ulta Beauty, Macy's, JCPenny, and Nordstrom!

Epara is a Black-owned Luxury skincare brand featured in Vogue. Epara is a Nigerian word meaning to cocoon oneself and this company creates handcrafted organic products to serve the needs of women of color. Shop Epara for the person on your list who needs a little extra self care.

Je Mérite is luxury silk sleepwear designed by Black women in the US and I think it's the perfect rich auntie gift! I have and love the Lola belted shirt dress (which doubles as a robe) and tap shorts. Consider Je Mérite for beautifully elevated Black-owned Christmas pajamas to gift mom or another deserving lady!

The Jenesis House - Not only are these candles and luxury soaps beautiful but proceeds go toward opening the first Black-owned luxury resort and spa in the state of Arizona. Available in three unique scents for your 2023 Christmas wish list.

Kai Collective makes bold luxury style items that aren't on-trend but rather trend setting. Shop here for something to wear every season.

Salamander Hotels are known for luxury but did you know the brand is Black woman-owned? For the person who's run through multiple passport books give the gift of a luxury stay. Black-owned Christmas gifts can be getaways!

I hope this collection of gift ideas from Black brands and business helps you check a bunch of people off your holiday shopping list. Sharing is caring so be sure to pin this 2023 Black business holiday gift guide on Pinterest. Thanks for reading!

Black Owned Holiday Gift Guide 2023