Looking for the perfect holiday gift while supporting a minority-owned business?
The Indianapolis Recorder presents its Ultimate Gift Guide, featuring standout products and services from some of the city’s inspiring minority-owned businesses. Throughout the year, we’ve had the privilege of sitting down with these entrepreneurs to share their stories, and now, we’re spotlighting a few of our favorites to help you shop with purpose this season.
For Him
Guy’s Cooking Creation sauces
With over 17 sauce varieties ranging from 24K honey mustard to Jamaican jerk marinade, Guy’s Cooking Creation fills every dipping, topping and marinating need in the circle city.
Where to buy: guyscookingcreation.square.site
Price range: $
Minority Business Highlight: Guy’s Cooking Creation – Indiana Minority Business Magazine
Objects of Essence body oils, moisturizers and fragrances
Founded in 2012 by Carl Martin, Objects of Essence is a minority-owned business offering fragrance and wellness products.
Where to buy: objectsofessence.com
Price range: $$
Minority Business Highlight: Objects of Essence – Indiana Minority Business Magazine
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is a Black-owned business with a remarkable history that intertwines the legacy of African American distilling expertise and entrepreneurship.
Where to buy: unclenearest.com
Price range:$$$
Uncle Nearest Whiskey: A Black-owned business you should know – Indiana Minority Business Magazine
For Her
Naima Naturals skincare and wellness
Naima Naturals is a plant-based body and skincare company that takes a holistic approach to wellness and mindful movement.
Where to buy: naimanaturals.net
Price range: $
Minority Business Highlight: Naima Naturals – Indiana Minority Business Magazine
Bohemian Virtue crystals, oils and candles
Bohemian Virtue is a Black-owned, woman-owned business based in Indianapolis that provides a unique mix of spiritual wellness products and services.
Where to buy: bohemianvirtue.com
Price range: $-$$$
Bohemian Virtue and the power of feminine wellness – Indiana Minority Business Magazine
Loc’d Girlz Rock clothing
Loc’d Girlz Rock is more than just an apparel brand; it’s a movement that glorifies the beauty and empowerment of women with locs.
Where to buy: locdgirlzrocktique.com
Price range: $$
Minority Business Highlight: Loc’d Girlz Rock – Indiana Minority Business Magazine
For Friends
No Bias Streetwear
No Bias Streetwear is a vibrant, minority-owned fashion brand pushing the boundaries of modern style with a focus on sustainability and inclusivity.
Where to buy: nobiaswear.com
Price range: $$
Minority Business Highlight: No Bias Streetwear – Indiana Minority Business Magazine
Kiss of Silk body care sets
Kiss of Silk created a line of organic and natural skincare products to deal with acne and hyperpigmentation.
Where to buy: kissofsilk.com
Price range: $$
Minority Business Highlight: Kiss of Silk – Indiana Minority Business Magazine
The Botanical Bar plants and plant care
The Botanical Bar carries everything from pet-friendly houseplants to low-maintenance beginner plants. It also features other goods, such as stationary, coffee, mugs, art and candles from other local Black women-owned businesses.
Where to buy: thebotanicalbarindy.com
Price range: $$
Minority Business Highlight: The Botanical Bar
For Kids
Tutus by TT clothing
Tutus by TT is transforming the tutu from a simple ballet staple into a dazzling fashion statement for all ages.
Where to buy: tutusbytt.com
Price range: $$
Minority Business Highlight: Tutus by TT – Indiana Minority Business Magazine
Liftoff Creamery gift card
Liftoff Creamery offers a selection of 40-50 ice creams that rotate from the 120 unique flavors they have created since their founding in 2020.
Where to buy: liftoffcreamery.com
Price range: Varies
Minority Business Highlight: Liftoff Creamery – Indiana Minority Business Magazine
Sweetie’s Candy Boutique and Emporium
Sweetie’s is more than just a candy shop; it is a beloved family-owned business that became a local staple for sweets, gifts and one-of-a-kind finds.
Where to buy: 1060 East Main Street, Suite 400, Brownsburg, Indiana, or at sweetiescandyboutiqueindy.com
Price range: $
Stocking Stuffers
The Avenue Coffeehouse gift card
LeSure’s coffeehouse is the first Black-owned specialty coffeehouse in Indianapolis. His goal is to become a leader in the specialty coffee movement while uplifting Black culture.
Where to buy: theavenuecoffeehouse.com
Price range: Varies
Minority Business Highlight: The Avenue Coffeehouse – Indiana Minority Business Magazine
Mothers Earth natural oral care
Offering natural products like Down to Earth toothpaste and Tooth Dirt, Mothers Earth merges traditional wisdom with modern wellness for a healthier, eco-friendly smile.
Where to buy: mothersearth.co
Price range: $
Minority Business Highlight: Mothers Earth – Indiana Minority Business Magazine
Ambrosia Nutrition and Beauty soaps and skin care
Ambrosia Nutrition and Beauty is carving out a niche space in Indy with its unique blend of handcrafted soaps and wellness supplements.
Where to buy: ambrosianutritionandbeauty.com
Price range: $
Minority Business Highlight: Ambrosia Nutrition and Beauty – Indiana Minority Business Magazine
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Contact Health & Environmental Reporter Hanna Rauworth at 317-762-7854, Arts & Culture Reporter Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848, and Multi-media & Senior Sports Reporter Noral Parham III at 317-762-7846.