Fask masks from artists / businesses of color

This gift-giving season, considering supporting businesses of color and keeping your communities safe at the same time. 

B. Yellowtail - for every mask purchased, one is donated to Native communities in need

Cordillera Masks - one-of-a-kind face masks made in the mountain regions of Abra, in the peaks of the Cordilleras. The Itnegs (or Tingguian) are known for their pre-colonial tradition of hand looming fabric.

Daily Malong - Empowering weavers in the Philippines

DIOP - Detroit-based apparel company founded by a Nigerian American 

Eliaichi Kimaro  - American artist of Tanzanian and Korean heritage. Use Product filter near top left of product list to filter down to face masks.

Face the Future /Fear the Kids - a collaboration between BornxRaised, Seeding Sovereignty, and Suay.  For each mask that you buy,  one is donated to Indigenous youth and the leftover dollars go Seeding Sovereignty’s ongoing mutual aid work.

I AM - by Bruce Franks Jr., community activist in Missouri

Ifugao Nation - The social enterprise arm of the Save the Ifugao Terraces Movement. Purchases support the livelihood of craftspeople and farmers in the Ifugao region.

Masks R Us -  Philadelphia-based, Black-owned, Muslim-owned small business

Narra Studio - Filipinx American company bringing  the artistry of the Philippines to the Filipinx diaspora. Proceeds are re-invested into their partner artisan communities.

Nina Made It - Black fiber artist based in the UK

Tufafii - face masks from Nigeria-based luxury brand

Where You Are, Co - mask maker based in Georgia, GA. Standing against the rise in anti-Asian hate by handmaking masks in traditional fabrics.

Zandra - face masks from NY-based bath-and-body line started by 19-year-old entrepreneur Zandra. 

Many thanks to all the friends who helped put this list together. You know who you are. :-)

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