While supporting businesses from the Black, AAPI, Latinx, and other marginalized groups should be a year-round endeavor, we're happy to highlight some of our favorite Latine-owned brands to kickstart Hispanic Heritage Month. The month-long celebration is observed from September 15th to October 15th, celebrating the influences and contributions of those across the Hispanic and Latine diaspora (Latine and Latinx can be used interchangeably. However, Latinx is a term used predominately in the U.S. by English speakers while Latine is more in line with other gender-neutral Spanish words like presidente).
If you're looking to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (and beyond) in a way that gives back to those in the community, we've rounded up nine Latine-owned brands that make home decor must-haves that are to die for.
Albisa Candles
Founded by first-generation Cuban-American couple Isabel and Albert Álvarez, Albisa Candles pays homage to the sacrifices of their parents by bringing Cuban culture to your home. Our sense of smell is a powerful thing, and Albisa Candles brings nostalgia to every scent. From their signature Cuban line with scents like Cuban Bread (their most popular), Café con Leche, and Havana Nights, to their cafetera candles that invoke memories of sitting in grandma's kitchen while she makes a cafecito, you're sure to find a scent that brings a little (or a lot) of Cuba to your home.
Petra De Luna
Believing that we stand on the shoulders of those above is the most major tenet of Petra de Luna. Yolanda, the founder of Petra de Luna, named the brand after her grandmother. Petra de Luna connects with artisans around the world to source gorgeous blankets, rugs, and pillows that are made with traditional
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