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18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List

ESSENCE has curated some chic and culturally relevant fashion items that are sure to inspire.
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
By Avon Dorsey · Updated November 4, 2020
Once Christmas is over and all the wonderful presents have been unwrapped, there’s no reason to halt the spirit of giving! Enter the season of Kwanzaa, a joyous commemoration of African-American culture that highlights seven core principles: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity) and Imani (Faith). Founded in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa honors family, community and culture. Today millions of Americans observe the holiday, and with the exchanging of daily Kwanzaa presents, there are more reasons to spend time with your loved ones. ESSENCE has selected some chic and culturally relevant fashion items that are sure to inspire the woke fashionistas on your Kwanzaa gift list. Scroll through our gallery below. Happy shopping!
01
African Map Crop Hoodie, $42
This fabulous sweatshirt lets you wear you roots!
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
Ruva Afric Wear
available at Ruva Afric Wear $42 Shop Now
02
Female Rappers Socks, $18
How fabulous are these socks celebrating the dope women MCs we know and love?
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
the trinigee
available at the trinigee $18 Shop Now
03
High Waisted Bodysuit, $80
This Pyer Moss bodysuit is a clear manifestation of Kuumba, the principle of creativity and leaving our communities more beautiful then when we inherited them.
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
Pyer Moss
available at Pyer Moss $80 Shop Now
04
African Print High Heels, $109
Step out in these stunning Ankara printed heels.
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
Laviye
available at Laviye $109 Shop Now
05
Angela Davis T-Shirt, $22
The one and only Angela Davis is Kujichagulia (self-determination) personified.
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
The Culture Ref
available at The Culture Ref $22 Shop Now
06
Mamba Boot, $595
Brother Vellies represents the principle of Ujamaa (cooperative economics) with their stunning accessories created by artisans from many countries in our homeland of Africa.
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
Brother Vellies
available at Brother Vellies $595 Shop Now
07
Nakia Headwrap, $26
Her crown deserves this gorgeous printed wrap.
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
Shop ESSENCE
available at Shop ESSENCE $26 Shop Now
08
Sankofa Bird T-Shirt , $20
Kwanzaa is all about the spirit of Sankofa (reaching back to our roots and bringing them forward)! Why not surprise your loved one with this dope tee?
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
Pan African Gifts
available at Pan African Gifts $20 Shop Now
09
African Wax Ankara 2 Piece Suit, $180
Your fashionista will slay for days in this gorgeous two=piece set.
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
Gochi Africa
available at Gochi Africa $180 Shop Now
10
Black Pride Shirt, $17
This tee is self-explanatory.
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
Be Yarn Hooked
available at Be Yarn Hooked $17 Shop Now
11
Maya Angelou T-Shirt, $29
Maya Angelou’s narration of Kwanzaa documentary ‘Black Candle’ helped spread awareness of the holiday even further. Celebrate this queen with this stand-out tee.
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
All Riot
available at All Riot $29 Shop Now
12
GW UMOJA Sweatshirt, $40
School the people on Umoja with this dope sweatshirt.
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
Unbound Academy Apparel
available at Unbound Academy Apparel $40 Shop Now
13
Sterling Silver Sankofa Heart Ring, $36
They’ll want to rock this Sankofa ring at all times.
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
the silverman
available at the silverman $36 Shop Now
14
Gye Nyame Stud Earrings, $30
The Gye Nyame symbol means “except for God” in english and will be your spiritual loved one’s new favorite accessory.
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
Royal Naija Imports
available at Royal Naija Imports $30 Shop
15
Safari Bandana, $8
How fabulous is this printed scarf?
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
Umoja Wetu
available at Umoja Wetu $8 Shop Now
16
Africa Map Necklace, $35
Help your family rep the homeland with this gorgeous necklace.
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
Royal Naija Imports
available at Royal Naija Imports $35 Shop Now
17
Guider African Wax Print Travel Bag, $50
Make sure they travel in style with this Ankara printed duffle bag.
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
maya fashion store
available at maya fashion store $50 Shop Now
18
Kwanzaa Ugly Sweater Style Shirt, $24
They’ll want to get lit for Kwanzaa with this super cute shirt.
18 Joyous Kwanzaa Gifts For The Woke Fashionistas On Your List
Shirt Dorable
available at Shirt Dorable $24 Shop Now
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