{"id":65875,"date":"2018-03-05T05:20:38","date_gmt":"2018-03-05T10:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uncommongoods.com\/?p=65875"},"modified":"2019-01-05T18:27:25","modified_gmt":"2019-01-05T23:27:25","slug":"made-by-women-supporting-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/2018\/made-by-women-supporting-women\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Products by (and for)
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Here at UncommonGoods<\/a>, we’re always proud to salute our makers, whether that means celebrating artists new to our assortment<\/a> or visiting the studios of longtime collaborators<\/a>. This year, in honor of International Women’s Day<\/a>, observed annually on March 8, we’re taking a moment to share words of wisdom and encouragement from the women behind some of our most empowering, meaningful goods. Read on for more from sharp women just like you (or your mother, or your sister, or your wife, or your very best friend) and help us toast what makes UncommonGoods such a special place: our makers\u2014and the love they put into the stuff they create.<\/p>\n

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Selecting which women to include in the deck was both fun and incredibly daunting, given the incredible number of remarkable women throughout history. We wanted the women in our deck to reflect the diversity of our nation, both in identity and areas of accomplishment. Zeb Wahls<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n

Zeb makes up one half of the brother-sister duo<\/a> behind this\u00a0deck of cards<\/a>, which features illustrations of noteworthy American women like\u00a0Sacagawea<\/a> and\u00a0Gertrude Stein<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Woman Card” Playing Deck – $20<\/a> Buy Now\u00a0\u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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I honestly believe that if you are persistent and don\u2019t give up, you can visualize your end goal, then you can attain it.Jen Pleasants<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n

Stamped here on a handcrafted sterling silver ring<\/a>, “she believed she could, so she did” is Jen<\/a>\u2019s trademark phrase\u2014and “one of my favorite<\/a>” quotes.<\/p>\n

She Believed She Could Sterling Silver Ring – $78<\/a> Buy Now\u00a0\u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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Women have a NEW moment.\u00a0I am a Woman. I am an artist.\u00a0As an artist I encourage my sisters to [have] confidence in themselves the way I know how.Tamara Hensick<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n

Sculptor and longtime member of the Uncommon family\u00a0Tamara<\/a>\u2019s\u00a0interactive paperweight<\/a> allows you to show off exactly what type of woman you feel like today.<\/p>\n

Amazing Woman Paperweight – $72<\/a> Buy Now\u00a0\u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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We created Persist<\/a> because in a world where women are repeatedly silenced, we wanted to give them the mic.\u00a0We also believe in entertainment as a medium for change and we know that we (women) are stronger as a collective voice.Kathryn Ekloff, Amber Hanson, and MaryBeth Pecha<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n

Kathryn, Amber, and MaryBeth<\/a> created this conversation-starting card game<\/a>\u00a0to poke fun at the trials of modern-day womanhood.<\/p>\n

Persist the Game – $35<\/a> Buy Now\u00a0\u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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People love the necklace\u00a0because they can wear it around the office as a subtle reminder of their strength, their accomplishments, all the things they’re capable of. [With the paperweight] we wanted them to have a piece that could fit into an office setting and be functional, but also be inspirational and even spark some conversations.Tiffany Jyang<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n

The follow-up to our\u00a0Shattered Glass Ceiling Necklace<\/a>, this paperweight\u2014designed by\u00a0Tiffany<\/a> and the rest of our\u00a0Product Development team<\/a>\u2014honors every woman who’s ever crushed it in the workplace.<\/p>\n

Shattered Glass Ceiling Paperweight – $48<\/a> Buy Now\u00a0\u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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I believe that words hold a certain power and when I am making art, the words or script that I place into my art sets an affirming tone for my life.Alena Hennessy<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n

The “obstinate, headstrong girl<\/a>”\u00a0Renaissance woman\u00a0Alena<\/a> references here is none other than Elizabeth Bennett<\/a>, the future Mrs. Darcy and staunchly independent heroine of\u00a0Jane Austen<\/a>\u2019s best-loved novel, Pride and Prejudice<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Obstinate Headstrong Girl Framed Art Block – $50-90<\/a> Buy Now\u00a0\u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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Quotes have helped me through some of the most challenging times in my life. … They remind me about love, possibility, and what\u2019s important in life\u2014how we should never give up on our dreams, never forget that dear loved one, and, most importantly, never forget who we are<\/a>.Kathy Bransfield<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n

Kathy<\/a>\u2019s\u00a0handmade pendant<\/a> channels a tenacious woman’s power.<\/p>\n

A Woman’s Determination Necklace – $92<\/a> Buy Now\u00a0\u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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My favorite thing about this scarf is the pink pom-poms that add a little touch of whimsy. [Copy Director] Jess Haas<\/a> came up with ‘because everyone needs a cheer section<\/a>\u2019\u00a0and I love that little bit of copy because it’s so true.Tiffany Jyang<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n

In 2017, “nevertheless, she persisted” became a rallying cry for strong women everywhere, including those on our Product Development<\/a> team.<\/p>\n

Statement Scarf – Nevertheless She Persisted – $35<\/a> Buy Now\u00a0\u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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I have never allowed a gentleman to dictate to me, or to interfere with anything I do.Daisy Miller<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n

Filled with portraits of strong female characters\u2014like Daisy<\/a>, the protagonist of Henry James<\/a>\u2019s novel of the same name\u2014and their most memorable quotes, artist Samantha Hahn<\/a>\u2019s inspiring journal is just the thing to fill out a self-sufficient woman’s bookshelf.<\/p>\n

Well-Read Women: A Reader’s Journal – $14.95<\/a> Buy Now\u00a0\u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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At first it was simply the witty and entertaining storytelling of Jane Austen that hooked me on her works, but upon studying them and herself more, I’ve come to realize that there is a lot I love and respect about the author as a person. Being a female writer in her day and age categorizes her as an entrepreneur in my mind and I like believing we have that same kind of courageous spirit in common.Tori Tissell<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n

Tori<\/a>\u2019s cozy handmade pillow celebrates Austen’s wit and wisdom\u2014and the sharp ladies that populate her books.<\/p>\n

Pride and Prejudice Pillow – $52<\/a> Buy Now\u00a0\u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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Keys represent all the pieces of our lives\u2014from home and family to job and back again\u2014and this exquisite keychain reminds us how easily one can overwhelm the other. Paid leave policies ensure we can be there for those we love without jeopardizing our job or income.Ellen Bravo, Family Values @ Work<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n

Crafted in collaboration with our Product Development<\/a> team, this keychain sports a $1 giveback to Family Values @ Work<\/a>, an organization\u00a0committed to bringing paid family leave policies to all 50 states.<\/p>\n

Work\/Life Balance Keychain – $28<\/a> Buy Now\u00a0\u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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