In today’s design landscape, making choices that reflect both style and ethics is more important than ever. Home decor enthusiasts are seeking to harmonize aesthetics with environmental responsibility, seeking out high quality home decor that aligns with these values. That is the very intention behind Shelf Love Collective - curating brands that do good for the people whose skillful hands created the beautiful products you bring into your home, making it easy for you to shop by your values.
In this blog post, we’ll spotlight the top ethical and sustainable black home decor accessories that not only enhance your living space but also support responsible craftsmanship and eco-friendly practices. Discover how you can stylishly transform your home while making choices that are kind to the planet.
Top Ethical and Sustainable Black Home Decor Accessories
1. Black and Natural Striped Woven Bowl
This beautiful black and beige handwoven bowl was created by the skilled artisans of KAZI. Each sustainably sourced fiber is meticulously woven together to create a one of a kind piece, perfect for styling on a shelf or coffee table.
About KAZI: KAZI works with artisans, predominantly women, from Rwanda, Uganda, Ghana, and Tanzania. They have talented teams of locals working in each country who partner directly with their artisans in remote villages
Your purchase helps generate a fair and stable wage for these expert artisans partners, making lasting economic impact in their communities.
"“The sun does not forget a village just because it is small.”
2. "Eternity Knot" Sculptures
These unique black stone knot sculptures are fair trade products handmade in Kenya. These black home decor accessories are both modern and timeless. Artisans skillfully hand carve each sculpture from one piece of soapstone, sand until smooth, polish, and then dye black, all by hand.
About Venture Imports: Venture Imports is a fair trade company that works primarily with women in Kenya with a goal of ensuring that every artisan is able to send their children to school.
In addition, their artisan partners are building houses and buying land and animals with the money they earn from making Venture Imports pieces, creating generational change for their children.
3. "Zodiac Constellation Luminary"
Another unique black home decor accessory, this beautiful ceramic luminary featuring the zodiac constellations is handcrafted in a family workshop in the community of San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua. Each luminary is created out of local clay, turned on a kick wheel, hand-painted, and wood-fired.
About Women of the Cloud Forest: Women of the Cloud Forest is a fair trade organization that has direct, long-term relationships with small family workshops and cooperatives in Nicaragua, Nepal, Ecuador, and Peru.
In addition to providing stable jobs and income, Women of the Cloud Forest supports their artisan partners with no-interest loans for home building, donations of trees for reforestation and energy efficient eco-stoves.
4. "Espresso Totem Candlestick Holders"
This next ethical black home decor accessory made the list - though it is labeled "espresso", the overall appearance is black. These hand-turned totem candle holders are expertly crafted by South African artisans that have been in family woodworking businesses for generations. Made from sustainably sourced pine, they are both trend-forward and timeless.
About kanju: kanju connects directly with their artisan partners and groups that support them to create a unified design process in communities across the African continent. Artisans maintain a dignified standard of living, supporting their families and often taking on leadership roles in their personal and artistic communities.
5. "Andhera Picture Frame"
The Andhera picture frame is our next top black home decor accessory, featuring ethically sourced hand carved black animal horn with gold toned brass accents. This frame was handmade by artisan partners in India. The sleek dark combination of black and gold is reminiscent of art deco with a modern minimalist twist. Fits a 4x6 picture.
About Matr Boomie: Matr Boomie partners with over 1,500 artisans in marginalized communities throughout India to create economic and sustainable living opportunities.
Matr Boomie aims to break the gender and inequality gap by paving a path to create confidence for women artisans. This is done by investing in vocational training, literacy programs and providing fair wage opportunities to women artisans to feel empowered to reach their full potential and become entrepreneurs.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
6. "Charcoal Wood Chain"
Another modern yet timeless black home decor accessory, this unique handmade wood chain is made by skilled artisans in Honduras. This piece was inspired by the centuries old Japanese technique of Shou Sugi Ban to char wood. This decorative wood chain can be coiled up for display on a shelf or arranged on a tray or riser.
About Bloomist: Bloomist is commited to helping artists, artisans, and makers flourish.
Bloomist artisan partners are chosen because of their passion for social change and support of local community development as well as their responsibility and care to protect the natural environment.
7. "Woven Paradisio Fan Black Ombre"
Our last pick for ethical black home decor accessories are these beautiful decorative fans. The handwoven ombre design features natural and naturally dyed black fibers woven together. Each expertly crafted fan was hand woven by artisan partners in Bali, Indonesia using locally sourced, natural and sustainable fibers. Use them to decorate your walls or shelves with some warm, modern, natural texture.
About Village Thrive: Village Thrive works hard to bridge the gap between the artisans in Indonesia and your home, bringing you handcrafted goods, each unique and special with the goal of sustainable income for artisans families. This allows them to plan for the future and create opportunities for generations to come. It also allows for access to education, skills training and innovation of traditional crafts.
"Through our partnership and your purchases, together we create a full circle movement that helps villages thrive."
Embracing black home decor accessories doesn’t just elevate your space with timeless elegance; it also allows you to make a meaningful impact through sustainable and ethical choices. By opting for pieces crafted from eco-friendly materials and produced under fair labor practices, you contribute to a more responsible and conscious lifestyle without sacrificing style.
With every thoughtful choice, you’re creating a space that reflects your commitment to both beauty and sustainability. We applaud you for taking small steps toward making your home and the world a kinder and more thoughtful place!
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