Local Gift Guide

Alaska Coastal Seaweed is a small family-owned business bringing the natural flavors of Southeast Alaskan waters to your pantry. With more than thirteen years of experience, Theresa Abbas remains committed to producing minimally processed, nutritious, and locally harvested wild Alaskan seaweed snacks and flakes.

A love of the vibrant colors of Alaska — fireweed, northern lights, the changing hues of the ocean, and the colorful sunsets — inspired Julie Yates-Fulton and Christina Barlow to start Alaska Krazy Socks, Etc., a partnership that focuses on dying and selling bamboo clothing, mainly socks for all sizes, infants through adults.

Rather than just using traditional tie-dye methods, the ladies focus on adding accents by hand painting stripes on various folds and wrinkles using the Shibori method of dying.

They started selling their bamboo socks in 2011, but with both of them recently retired public school teachers, they have started expanding their business with a variety of new products. Some of these will be handmade neck gaiters, adult beanies and headbands. “Bamboo is an easily renewable resource, absorbs moisture, and doesn’t harbor odor, “ adds Yates-Fulton. “These are products that are both good for the environment and for individuals!”

Email them at jkyates907@gmail.com.

Alaska Soles, owned designed by Reine Pavlik, Tlingit from Yakutat, Alaska Rooted in her Tlingit heritage, Reine finds herself fortunate to tap into the abundant natural beauty of Yakutat, and the profound richness of the Tlingit culture. The essence of Alaska Soles’ designs and concepts lies in their fusion of traditional materials with those sourced from upcycled, recycled, and thrifted origins. This innovative blend not only respects the heritage of the past but also reflects a commitment to sustainable practices, in harmony with the present-day environmental concerns.

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Owned by Alaska Native women, Alaska’s Traditional Medicinals uses the same healing plants that have been used by Native Alaskan people for thousands of years. Using locally sourced and sustainably harvested ingredients like devil’s club and chaga, Alaska’s Traditional Medicinals hand crafts a variety of oils, salves, tinctures, and teas wild harvested from the pristine wilderness of Alaska.

Unique, handmade, one of a kind, beaded earrings, necklaces and boho chic hair pieces by Alaskan Violet. From beaded earrings, sea shell necklaces, hair accessories to rustic hammered metal earrings. Being raised by her mother, grandmother and aunties who all created beautiful things with their hands and with what they had on hand is inspiring for her everyday. Nothing was wasted and everything was made with love and good intentions.

Barnacle Foods brings the wild flavors of Southeast Alaska to kitchens all over the region and beyond with their salsas, pickles, and seasonings made from locally and sustainably harvested bull kelp. Firmly rooted here in Southeast Alaska, Barnacle is committed to benefiting their community through job creation and economic growth. More than just creating delicious foods, Barnacle is working towards strengthening Alaska’s food system by producing products from abundant local resources.

Kris Karsunky and Derek James just bought this business this summer. They changed the name and had a Yakutat artist create their formline bear paw logo. Right now it is a small convenience store with the addition of a coffee menu.

They currently have one youth Tlingit artist with formline prints in the store. Their goal is to keep adding more native artwork to sell in the store. They are excited to keep expanding and making this a place that locals want to come shop at!

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Bella Sorella Creations was born in October 2018 to showcase the talents and artistry of two small-town Alaskan sisters who wish to spread their passion to those near and far. We now specialize in home décor, beauty products, homemade candles and apparel; offering our first-rate homemade products and exceptional customer service to shoppers from the comfort of their own homes!

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Based out of Juneau, Alaska Black and White Raven Company is an LGBTQ+ Indigenous owned small business that believes in building community and giving back.

Founder Chloey Cavanaugh is Was’ineidi Tax’Hit, Eagle Wolf clan in Kake, Alaska and credits her commitment to community and culture to her grandfather Archie Cavanaugh. Black and White Raven Company offers a diverse range of apparel that speak to community and identity, and graphic design and marketing solutions that are designed to elevate your brand’s visibility and reach while maintaining a focus on authentic storytelling. We believe in the power of giving back, and translate this belief into action.

Our unique blend of creativity and community makes us more than just a business; we are a bridge to a brighter, more inclusive world. Black and White Raven Company is dedicated to supporting causes close to our hearts, ensuring that our work serves as a vehicle for positive change.

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