Thread by @_TheOtherBox

We are so excited to a present this... A thread of businesses run by women and non-binary people of colour and other under-represented groups that you can support this festive season, by buying their products as gifts! 🎄✨ #TOBgifts

For #African inspired Christmas gifts and stationery, shop Bonita Ivie Prints at bonitaivieprints.etsy.com and follow on Instagram @ bonitaivieprints #MySweetPlantain

Shop @ayokadeco for art Prints and Phone Cases inspired by African & Black culture, designed by emerging Black Artists. Each sale supports an artist! ayokadeco.com

Check out @keepitbrightuk - a lifestyle brand all about speaking up, using your voice and spreading important, positive messages. Shop for inspiring & uplifting gifts at keepitbright.co.uk

Help your nearest and dearest #learntocode in 2019 with @23CodeStreet's Web Development Course. 😃

23 Code Street is a women's #coding school. For every paying student, they teach digital skills to a woman in the slums of India. Find out more here buff.ly/2G1nWBw

@AkelloStudio is a womenswear brand based in London, that design and make beautiful limited edition clothing and accessories that are responsibly made: akellostudio.com

Check @lifemoreinspire - they empower women to be their most authentic self in their personal and work lives through workshops. Helping women to change their lives and relationships with themselves and others. alifemoreinspired.com/shop

Our friend @anishaparmarldn - a luxury handcrafted statement #jewellery brand inspired by the multicultural melting pot of London. They make jewellery for the Bold, Confident & Badass woman. All of their pieces are handmade in London. anishaparmar.com

Book someone special a #natural hair stylist for Christmas, contact @afrocksofficial for more information! They bring you mobile Locs, Natural Hair, Braids Afro Hairdressers via afrocks.com #NaturalHair #AfroHair #Afro #AfroHairdresser

Check out @_stooki_ - a multidisciplinary art collective. who create jewellery, music and live events with their three key elements of ‘Sound, Vision and Play’. Our contemporary streetwear jewellery is handmade in London. Stooki.co.uk

All Shades Covered - @ASCovered are launching brand new products all the time! Perfect stocking fillers for loved ones with #NaturalHair or #Weave wearers allshadescovered.com #Blackownedbusiness #AllShadesCovered #BlackGirlMagic

Shop for fierce and unapologetic #plussize fashion from an independent retailer - @plusequalsuk this Christmas! Your loved one will not be disappointed! plusequals.co.uk #christmasgift

A nude bra/skintone hosiery is the basics of every woman’s wardrobe. For many #WOC, finding skin-tone hosiery and lingerie has not been an option. Frustrated by the lack of choices, @nubianskin decided it was time for ‘a different kind of nude’ nubianskin.com #TOBgifts

Empowering Desi illustration by South Asian Tattoo Artist @ heleenatattoos (Insta only) - available for personal portraits too! #TOBgifts

Little Black Book: A Toolkit For Working Women is the modern career guide every creative woman needs, whether you’re just starting out or already have years of experience. From our fave @OteghaUwagba who founded @womenwho womenwho.co/the-book #TOBgifts

Make sure you also check out @LoveRowNaturals which brings you 100% #natural, #vegan-friendly skin/hair care. Explore loverow.co and find plant-powered nourishing blends created with nature in mind. #TOBgifts

Shop @HOBilimoria / Mini*Bili for fun, sustainable, childrenswear for babies & girls. Made ethically in London with love, your go-to for Luxury upcycling! houseofbilimoria.com #TOBgifts

Natural skincare, joyously blended to nourish body and soul. Only pure, organic, plat based ingredients your skin will love. Find and support on Instagram at @ kukisnaturals - Buy: etsy.com/uk/shop/kukisn… #TOBgifts

You can purchase a subscription to @MeeBoxTweets for monthly #nailpolish, #nailart items, tools + treatments delivered to your door. Each month has a new theme! Visit MeeBox.co.uk to discover the latest one. Starting from £18 a month. #TOBgifts

Check out Saffa Khan’s beaut art/zines on the theme of identity, mental health, religion, culture and daily feelings. Find her at safka.co.uk and Insta @ saffa.k. #TOBgifts

All around badass @sharmadeanreid who founded @WAHNAILS is a FABULOUS Christmas gift - Gift cards and packages available on the site here: wah-nails.com #TOBgifts

OMG you have to check out @dorcascreates - illustrator/artist/product designer representing and uplifting #blackwomen through gorgeous stationery, posters, pins. Shop here: dorcascreates.com #TOBgifts

Mineral makeup for dark skin tones? Free delivery worldwide? @MomineralMakeup is on the hookup! You can shop here: momineralmakeup.co.uk #TOBgifts

Best friends Elizabeth Uviebinené and Yomi Adegoke offer you their insights on what is to be a woman, black and a Londoner in 2018. Scoop up up their brilliant book 'Slay in Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible' this festive season! amazon.co.uk/Slay-Your-Lane… #TOBgifts #TOBreads

`You're bad as hell and you were made with intention.' Discover the power of aloneness with The Slumflower, who will help you sustain and grow healthy relationships and avoid toxicity in your friendships. waterstones.com/book/what-a-ti… #TOBgifts #TOBreads