Here at Seismic Sisters, we love to support women-owned businesses. This is our second annual Seismic Sisters Gift Guide, showcasing products made and curated by women. Do your holiday shopping and invest in women’s economic growth! Support these talented women with your wallet!
Curated by Tumay Aslay.
Cover image courtesy of Peggy Li.
Deux Cranes is an artisanal chocolate brand, handcrafted by a fourth generation Japanese-American Michiko Marron-Kibbey and designed by creative director Ayaka B. Their products are not only delicious but also beautiful! We especially love their Strawberry and Dark Chocolate, but their Matcha green is amazing too.
Los Gatos, CA
Hey Moon Designs integrates different elements to create statement jewelry with minimal design that focuses on earthy tones + geometrical shapes. Each piece is hand-marbled and formed by Scarlet Penaloza in her home in Los Angeles. The goal of her work is to empower women to feel confident and beautiful in a subtle way.
LOS ANGELES, CA
Born in Silicon Valley, Vertara is the product of two powerful and creative sisters. Vertara bags are handcrafted - mostly by women artisans - using 100% top-grain leathers in artistic colors, so you can pick a combination to express your style. They donate 10% of their profits back to the women communities they serve. Their bags are functional and fabulous!
Silicon Valley, CA
This woman-owned specialty coffee roaster was established by Buffy Maguire in San Francisco. You can find their vintage Lady Falcon Coffee Club truck at Alamo Square every weekend. They offer delicious hand-brewed coffee, brewing equipment and gift packages.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Alyson Iwamoto is a native Los Angeles ceramic artist. Both her Japanese heritage and L.A. roots deeply influence her work. Visit her shop for beautiful handcrafted whimsical ceramics and jewelry.
LOS ANGELES, CA
Native Poppy was established in 2015 by Natalie Gill as an opportunity to pursue her life's purpose: creating joy in the world by making art with her friends. What started out as a solo venture, later became a team when Meghan Blancato became a partner in 2018. Their lovely shop offers anything from beautiful flower arrangements to apparel and much more.
SAN DIEGO, CA
A Black woman-owned bookshop, Rep Club is a Los Angeles-based creative space where ideas, activism, education and history come to life. Founded by Jazzi McGilbert, a fierce queer Black female entrepreneur, Rep Club not only offers an amazing collection of books by Black authors but hosts community events and book readings. Perfect place to just chill, get informed and shop while supporting Black-owned businesses.
LOS ANGELES, CA
Northern California native Peggy Li started her career path in STEM, majoring in chemical engineering at UC Berkeley. She founded Peggy Li Creations nearly 20 years ago and has been making and designing handmade jewelry ever since. Check out her store for simple, minimalist, sophisticated jewelry with feminine touches!
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Kate Adams founded KateBoards with a mission to tear down walls of female stereotypes in skateboarding. KateBoards is devoted to the inclusion & progression of female skateboarders. The brand collaborates with female artists to create the graphics for their boards and partner with like-minded brands, nonprofits and individuals to lift others while sharing the KateBoards mission.
SAN DIEGO, CA
Using playful shapes and impactful lines, Sophie Silverstein of Take Shape Studio designs jewelry inspired by visual observations, symbols, tactile experiments and nature.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Kalm Korner is a Black & Woman-owned conscious lifestyle brand and luxury gift line. They offer a variety of clean & food-grade self-care products as well as business opportunities that enhance & expand the lives of women of African descent & their families around the globe.
OAKLAND, CA
Juliana Bikes exists to empower, elevate and encourage more women to experience the best of mountain biking. The people who ride their bikes are amplifying the profile of women in riding communities.
SANTA CRUZ, CA
Baby Cats of California is cute clothing for adults, kids and babies. The owner Kat Karnaky puts forth designs that stay true to her own aesthetic. Designed in Oakland and made with love.
OAKLAND, CA
Tumay Aslay is an award-winning fine art portrait photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her portrait work is deeply intimate and vibrates with feminine energy. Her subjects range from powerful women leaders, to human rights protests and astonishing family portraits.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Sharon Virtue is an agent of transformation. Her mission as an artist: to inspire, encourage and provide access to everyone in the creation of art. Her work has two strands, one as a dancer and artist, creating paintings and ceramics, and the other as a creative community activator, teaching expressive arts workshops and facilitating community development projects.
OAKLAND, CA
Established in 2011, CanDid Art is an artisanal jewelry, home décor and kids lifestyle brand influenced by the modern African Diaspora and cosmic geometry. Candice Cox is the creative mind and business owner behind this Oakland-based company. Each jewelry piece is handcrafted and created for the fearless fashion enthusiast who desires to make a statement without saying a word.
OAKLAND, CA
Artist Kenesha Sneed is the multi-talented woman behind Tactile Matter. Her shop offers a collection of handmade ceramics, illustrations full of female empowerment and colorful home goods! Sneed’s work has many creative layers and we can’t wait for you to check them out!
LOS ANGELES, CA
GoldieBlox is a media and entertainment company using storytelling to make STEM fun. They educate and empower young girls by creating engaging content, fun toys and interesting resources that will help build their confidence and their dreams.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
The SF based artist Erin M M Sweeney is the woman behind Clay Momi. Her shop offers handmade clay creations full of bright joyful colors and floral designs. Her work ranges from planters to coffee mugs and much more.
“Pearls of imperfect beauty and joy.”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Founded 2007 by Sherri McMullen in Oakland, this female and black owned business is an all inclusive concept shop for luxury womenswear featuring emerging and established designers from around the world. McMullen has a commitment to supporting African and African-American apparel and home décor designers.
OAKLAND, CA
Badass fine jewelry for the modern human. '“I use recycled and Fairmined gold & silver, traceable & ethical gemstones in my jewelry. I make the most out of these precious resources. My jewelry is meant to be worn and enhanced by each wearer's personal expression.”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
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