Our Favorite Home Decor Pieces That Support Women's History Month
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In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting the powerhouse brands that are stepping up and supporting women around the globe. From funding university educations to promoting fair trade products and safe work conditions, these companies are trailblazers for gender equality in the home sphere.
Scroll below for 10 brands that are revolutionizing the industry, while supporting the women within it.
Pottery Barn
In honor of Women’s History Month, Pottery Barn partnered with four female artists—through the female professional artist directory, Women Who Draw—to design limited-edition prints for Pottery Barn. As part of the campaign, 20% of proceeds will directly benefit HERproject, a nonprofit that empowers low-income women working in global supply chains by providing them with training programs on health, financial inclusion, and gender equality.
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The Shapes We Make by Alex Labriola, Starting at $59
vitruvi
vitruvi is an essential oil and diffuser brand with a variety of sophisticated and natural products designed to promote wellness at home. The company has worked with many charitable initiatives, and recently launched a partnership with One Girl Can. For every female employee at vitruvi, the brand will fund a young woman’s university education in Kenya, covering a four-year tuition and additional school expenses.
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Essential Oil Diffuser, $119
The Little Market
The Little Market, “a nonprofit founded by women to empower women,” features a collection of fair trade products made by artisans in need from around the world. This includes refugees, people with disabilities, women transitioning out of homelessness, and survivors of trafficking and domestic violence. By shopping at The Little Market, you are supporting these artisans' professional endeavors.
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Striped Sisal Basket, Starting at $8
Saatchi Art
In honor of Women’s History Month, Saatchi Art launched a special campaign, titled Refuse to be the Muse—promoting and highlighting female artists from around the world. By placing the spotlight on female artists, Saatchi Art works to decrease the disparities between male and female artists and their presence in the industry.
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Portrait Study by Lisa Krannichfeld, $430
ban.dō
Lifestyle company ban.dō offers a wide variety of products—from clothing to home + living—but that’s just the beginning. In addition to selling a gorgeous array of products, Founder Jen Gotch created “Feel Better,” a place for women battling mental health conditions to ask questions and open up a greater discussion around mental health, while also providing external resources for those who are seeking professional help.
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Lake Blue Eclipse Throw, $114
Sunday/Monday
Sunday/Monday is a contemporary handwoven textiles company that sells ethical products made through traditional Indian artisan craftsmanship. Founder Nisha Mirani is the daughter of Indian immigrants, and through visiting family in Gujarat, India, learned about the vibrant textile craft that informs many of Sunday/Monday’s designs. Mirani is working to bring to light age-old crafts by partnering with local artisans—many of whom are women—to create their ethically-made textiles.
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Heron Pillow, $80
KAYU
KAYU is a luxurious line of sustainably-made bags, accessories, and home items. The company’s founder, Jamie Lim, works in partnership with artisans in Southeast Asia to preserve the craft of her culture, while primarily using locally-sourced and eco-friendly materials including straw, shell and recycled wood in all products. The company also works with local immigrant women in San Francisco to teach embroidery, which is featured on many of the brand’s designs.
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Signature Candle, $69
Raven + Lily
Founded in 2008 by Kirsten Dickerson and Sophia Lin, Raven + Lily employs women from around the world while providing them with fair wages, healthcare, and other tools to break the cycles of poverty. The company employs more than 1,500 women artisans, and each purchase through the site helps fund microloans to the female entrepreneurs in each community.
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Pom Blanket, $172
The Citizenry
Founded by Rachel Bently and Carly Nance, The Citizenry is a lifestyle brand that empowers artisans around the world, celebrating the individuals behind each of their products. Bently and Nance have traveled around the globe creating strong relationships with each artisan—many of whom are women—conducting business without a middle man. The Citizenry provides fair wages and working conditions all while creating an incredible assortment of home decor.
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Palermo Tripolina Chair, $675
Armadillo & Co.
Armadillo & Co. is a luxury rug company founded in 2009 with a mission to improve the lives of underprivileged communities through education, health, and community structures. Founders Jodie Fried and Sally Pottharst have a history of giving back to women’s organizations, having previously worked in India where they employed women to create textiles. Their rugs are handmade from sustainable fiber, each with a one-of-a-kind character. Through Armadillo & Co, Fried and Pottharst also created The Armadillo & Co Foundation, which donates proceeds from each product to the charity.
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Fold Flat Woven Rug, Price Upon Request
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