2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Her

Sugar and spice, and everything nice! The holiday season is coming up, and with that comes our gift guides! Eighth Generation is sharing our last gift guide this year to help you find the perfect presents from small Native-owned businesses.

We want to be clear that Eighth Generation rejects the colonial notion of a gender binary as the only way to express one's self, and recognizes a full spectrum of genders, identities, and expressions. Calling this gift guide "Gifts for Her" is purely for SEO (Search Engine Optimization): the more buzz words we can use that Google likes, the more likely this gift guide is to be shown to a wide audience...and the more likely a wide variety of people are to find incredible Native artists and brands to shop from! Celebrate the women or people in your life with these gift ideas featuring jewelry, skincare, haircare, home goods, and food.

For the Makeup Influencer: Prados Beauty

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Xicana and Indigena (Yoeme and Nʉmʉnʉ) Makeup Artist, Cece Meadows is the founder and CEO of Prados Beauty: an Indigenous makeup brand who works to bring awareness, amplification, and collaboration with other Native and Indigenous artists through cosmetics. Prados takes pride in creating high quality products that are also affordable so that everyone can look and feel their best. Plus, they donate a portion of their proceeds to Native communities in need. If you’re looking for a way to say thank you to that special someone, their Sagrado Collection is the perfect gift. Dedicated to those who bring blessings, teachings, stories, and growth to your life, this beautiful makeup collection includes an eyeshadow palette, blush, lipsticks, lashes, gloss, and eyeliner.

For the Bold Beauty: Copper Canoe Woman

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Copper Canoe Woman is the perfect choice for the woman who loves to make a bold statement with her jewelry. Founded by Nuučaan̓uɫ and Haíłzaqv designer, Vina Brown, Copper Canoe Woman is a jewelry company based out of the Lummi Reservation in Washington State. They create unique jewelry that reflects their ancestral roots. Each piece tells a story while honoring the earth through every design. Their goal is to bring awareness to the beauty of the natural world and our responsibility to protect it. Made with black acrylic and abalone inlay, their Hupał (Abalone) Earrings are dedicated to recognizing the importance of balancing energy and honoring the gender fluidity that their ancestors possessed.

Gifts that Warm the Heart: Eighth Generation

Our Spider Woman Wool Blanket by Lynda Teller Pete is part of our North Winds Series

Wrap your special person in a hug from home with our Spider Woman Wool Blanket designed by internationally-renowned Diné weaver Lynda Teller Pete (Diné/Navajo). Made from 100% Norwegian wool, our beautiful blanket honors the story of Spider Woman and continues the legacy of Navajo women weavers. Woven with beautiful shades of purple, this timeless blanket is not only the perfect gift for the holidays, but will last for generations.

Heart of the Forest Necklace designed by Sarah Agaton Howes

Our Heart of the Forest Necklace designed by Sarah Agaton Howes (Anishinaabe-Ojibwe) is the ultimate accessory to gift the person who deserves to be celebrated. The perfect merge of traditional Ojibwe designs and contemporary fine jewelry, this golden bloom highlights the beautiful heart-shaped petals found blooming in the Anishinaabe woodlands. Add a touch of sparkle to any outfit with this gorgeous necklace.

For the Fashionista: Beyond Buckskin

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Based out of North Dakota, Beyond Buckskin was created by Jessica R. Metcalfe (Turtle Mountain Chippewa) as a way to share native cultures with the world through fashion. This beautiful boutique is dedicated to uplifting small businesses by providing an online space that is more accessible to a broader audience. For the fashionista who loves a statement piece, their River Turquoise Ring is designed by Navajo artist Robin Wood and showcases two hand carved turquoise leaves surrounded by sterling silver.

For the Haircare Specialist: Indigenous Cosmetics

 Browse more haircare products at Indigenous Cosmetics

For the person who takes pride in their hair, look no further than Indigenous Cosmetics. A Chippewa Cree and Sicangu Lakota family-owned cosmetic company, Indigenous Cosmetics combines Indigenous identity, culture, and values into a wonderful haircare line. They believe that hair should be treated with respect and only use ingredients that are high quality. Every product is free of sulfates, salt, gluten, and parabens. They have over 20 years of experience in the beauty business and offer a wide variety of hair products like their Leave in Hair Treatment or Marula & Grapeseed Shampoo. Indigenous Cosmetics also offers a smaller line of products that are great for stocking stuffers!

For the At-Home Spa: Skwalwen Botanicals

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Skincare is all the rage right now, so give a gift with products that are thoughtfully made. Sḵwálwen Botanicals is founded by ethnobotanist, researcher, and activist Leigh Joseph, PhD. Her approach to her products is founded on weaving together the wisdom passed down by her ancestors and the knowledge gained through her academic career. This thoughtful skincare company honors Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) plant knowledge and ancestral traditions by using sustainably harvested and organic plants. Their Hydrating Kit is the perfect introduction to their skincare products and includes their Tewin’xw Cranberry Rose Facial Cleanser, Kalkáy Wild Rose Toner, and Téýwilh Face Cream, all perfect for hydrating and nourishing the skin while being free from harsh chemicals, phthalates, synthetics, and parabens.

For the Aspiring Chef: Seka Hills

Shop other olive oils, vinegars, honey, and nuts at sekahills.com

“Séka” in Patwin means “blue” and Séka Hills honors the blue hills that overlook their homelands in Northern California’s Capay Valley. This Native owned company is from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and strives to preserve their language and legacy of their ancestors. With more than 25,000 total acres, Séka Hills owns one of the most diverse farming operations in Yolo Country. Their farm and ranch chooses crops that are naturally suited to the Capay Valley soils and climate while practicing water conservation through a high efficiency underground drip system. For the conscientious charcuterie lover, their 2023 Seka Hills Sampler includes three 100ml bottles of Séka Hills Estate Arbequina, Taggiasca, and Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oils and three 100ml bottles of their Elderberry, Fig, and Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegars.

For the One Who Loves to Give Back: Scared Circle Gifts and Art

Shop other gifts and art at sacredcirclegiftsandart.com

Sacred Circle Gifts and Art is a unique store that sells a variety of authentic Native art designed by local and internationally known artists across North America. This store has their own non-profit—the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation—which provides educational, cultural, and social services that reconnect Indigenous people in the Puget Sound region to their Native heritage. Perfect for the at-home chef, give the gift of beauty and practicality with their Hummingbird Measuring Cups. Designed by Coast Salish artist, Nicole La Rock, all proceeds from this product go towards the United Indians’ programs and services which help to support the urban Native community.

For the Bespoke Baddie: Meka Clothing

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MEKA Clothing is the perfect present for the women who loves one-of-a-kind fashion. Founded by Unangax designer Mary Kelsay, MEKA Clothing is a Seattle based clothing brand that specializes in custom made and small lot collections. While MEKA is featured on many runways, the brand also uses fashion as a platform to uplift the Indigenous Community while bringing attention to Native issues. Follow MEKA Clothing on Instagram for updates on their next pop-up shop in Seattle and reach out to them for custom consultations here!

Gifts That Tell a Story: Eighth Generation

Our Morning Star Scarf by John Isaiah Pepion comes in this gorgeous green colorway!
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Give a gift that is as durable as it is meaningful like our Morning Star Scarf designed by John Isaiah Pepion (Piikani/Blackfeet). Here, John pays tribute to the Piikani story of the Morning Star, sharing good medicine, luck, positive dreams, and blessings to the person who wears it. Made in our Seattle Studio, our beautiful scarf is ultra-soft and knit from 100% Merino wool!