13 AAPI-Owned Home Brands to Shop Right Now

Curvy mirror by SIN — Image Treatment by The Spruce / SIN

May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and to mark the occasion we’ve rounded up some of our favorite AAPI-owned businesses for you to support in May (and all year-round). From small businesses to well-known brands, here are 13 AAPI-owned home brands to shop right now.

Our Place pan on a white background. — Our Place

Our Place is a kitchen and dining ware company that was founded by Shiza Shahid in 2019. Its stylish Always Pan went viral for its style and functionality, making the company an instant internet success. Recently, Our Place launched the Always Pan 2.0, which offers improved oven safety, longer-lasting non-stick coating, and more.

Ceramic plant pot with botanical print and a pothos. — Minna May

Minna May Design is a Seattle-based design studio by Korean-American designer Minna So that offers ceramics, art prints, stickers, and more. Each piece is carefully handcrafted in her home studio in small batches. Keep an eye out for her next ceramics drop to get your hands on one of her amazing pieces.

Sabai offers earth-friendly and affordable luxury furniture, home decor, tables, and side tables. All of their seating (like loveseats, sectionals, and chairs) are custom and made-to-order in High Point, North Carolina.

Stack of four beige waffle towels. — Onsen

Founded by Shane Monson in 2017, Onsen is most well-known for its ever-popular waffle towel. Drawing on his time spent in both Hawaii and Japan, Monson developed the signature waffle-weave technology to create a product that is exceptionally soft, fast-drying, and lightweight. Onsen sells bath towels, hand towels, face towels, towel sets, and bathrobes made from its trademark waffle material.

SIN Mar Wall mirror on a beige wall. — SIN

SIN is a ceramics and home goods company founded by Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary designer Virginia Sin. Ceramic kitchen and dining ware, decor, and light fixtures are just a few of the stylish home goods offered by SIN. The company’s newest drop includes handcrafted wall and table mirrors that are both practical and design-forward.

ZZ plant in a white pot on a beige background.

Founded by Eliza Bank, The Sill sells houseplants, planters, plant care supplies, faux plants, and more, both online and in-store. Its website is conveniently organized so you can browse plants based on whether it’s low maintenance, pet-friendly, low-light tolerant, and more. The Sill is consistently ranked as one of the best places to shop for plants online, offering free shipping and a 30-day customer happiness guarantee.

Ceramic trinket box with a gold gingko leaf on top. — Society Social

Society Social is a furniture and home decor shop that was founded by Roxy Owens in 2011. Offering both online and in-store shopping (via a flagship brick-and-mortar store in Charlotte, North Carolina), Society Social offers high design at an affordable price point.

Taolia is a luxury-scented candle company that offers candles inspired by the aromas of Asia with a modern twist. Founded by Angela Chen in 2021, the candles are hand-poured in small batches using premium fragrance oils, FDA-approved waxes, and 100% cotton wicks. There are currently seven luxurious scents available including Jasmine Sugarcane, Lychee Bergamont, Bamboo Santal, and more.

The Open Bowl by Material on a white background. — Material

Material offers beautiful and thoughtfully-designed kitchen and dining ware like ceramics, storage, culinary tools, cookware, and more. Founders Eunice Byun and Dave Nguyen drew on their Korean and Vietnamese roots to design the high-quality and aesthetically pleasing kitchenware that Material is so well-known for.

Blueland cleaning essentials kit. — Blueland

Blueland is on a mission to cut down single-use plastics with its innovative low-waste cleaning products, hand soap, and personal care products. Dishwasher tablets, powdered dish soap, and hand soap tablets are just a few of Blueland’s most popular products. Simply mix with water in your favorite reusable containers (or purchase one of Blueland’s forever glass containers) and keep your home clean the eco-friendly way.

Glass container with bamboo lid on a white background. — KonMari

Create a tidy and organized space that sparks joy with organization tools from KonMari by Marie Kondo. From closet and shoe organization to drawer organizers, food storage, shelving, wall organizers, and more—KonMari is your one-stop shop for all things organization.

Round dinner plate on a white background. — Jung Lee NY

If you're looking for stylish and one-of-a-kind kitchenware and home decor, look no further than Jung Lee NY. Founder Jung Lee used her background in event design to carefully curate a collection of entertaining and decorating essentials for the discerning hostess. From chic glassware to unique accessories and everything in between, Jung Lee NY offers everything you need for entertaining at home.

The Qi is a wellness brand that specializes in all things whole flower tea rituals. Founded by Lisa Li in 2018, The Qi sells flower teas along with stylish glassware and accessories to make your tea ritual extra joyful and special.

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