![[Image Description: A thumb, outlined in black, signs “10” with accompanying text that reads: “KODAheart’s [10] Holiday Gift Ideas Volume 6”. In the background are three square presents stacked on top of one another. The present on the bottom is wrapped in bright green wrapping and has a blue ribbon bow. On top of that is a peach colored present wrapped in a blue and white checkered ribbon. On top is a red present tied with a light purple ribbon and bow.]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/giftideas6-1024x1024.jpg)
2020 has been an overwhelming year! From the pandemic to politics shopping for the holidays might be the last thing on your mind! Don’t fret- the KODAheart team has compiled ANOTHER list of gift ideas for you to chose gifts for your loved ones! The best part? These gifts keep on giving, they are created by/purchased from members of our own Deaf community! Want more? Check out our previous lists for additional ideas!
1. Clothing- Designs By Raquel
Do you like to wear your language pride? Check out these ASL shirts by deaf designer and t-shirt business owner Raquel Grindstaff. On her etsy page she currently has three popular designs- Coffee, VEE, and ILY handshape!
![[Image description- Three grey t-shirts with three different ASL signs in white. The first t-shirt has the sign for coffee with a hot cup of coffee behind the handshapes. The next shirt has the sign for “VEE” depicting the movement of the sign. The last shirt has a large ILY sign.]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-07-at-2.52.03-PM-1024x264.png)
2. Art- Allison Tamagna
Allison Tamagana is a New York based artist specializing in graffiti and portrait art and the ballpoint pen is her medium of choice! Take a look at her Etsy page to purchase her artwork or stop by her website to commission your own portrait (she does pets too!) or large scale murals for your home or business.
![[Image description: Four portraits drawn in black pen- First one representing Adele with her hair cascading to the left, next is Marvin Gaye gazing upward, Lady Gaga Holding a butterfly up covering her left eye, her left arm raised and visible. Last is Robert DeNiro looking straight ahead.]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-06-at-12.30.46-PM.png)
3. Household- TCLovingHands
These handmade candles come in several scents and energies! This entrepreneur coda chandler (candle maker) created these various vibes in a jar for various moments throughout the day! Pick one or even several out for people on your gift list. Have any children to shop for? Tanesha also is an author- check out her children’s book and coloring book for sale on her site!
![[Image Description- Five photos of various candles from TCLovingHands store each with different labels surrounded by matching glass pebbles. The first photo is a candle with a peach colored label with the words “Positive vibes only”. Next is a white candle with black text that reads “Proud to be deaf” with the word DEAF written in gallaudet ASL font. Third is a blue colored label with a sun that reads “ Life is good”. Next is a yellow-green label with text “Chasing that bag”. In the last photo the fuchsia label reads “You need a moment”.]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-07-at-2.11.17-PM.png)
4. Clothing- Sisters in Style
Trying to find that perfect gift for the fashionista in your life? Look no further, “Sisters in Style” have it all! On their website you can find tops, bottoms, dresses and various other accessories. To stay up to date with the newest clothing drops or sale items, make sure to check out their facebook group or download their app!
![[Image description- Four photos of categories of clothing- the first picture is of a white person wearing a black and grey quarter length shift standing on a stairwell looking to the right. At the bottom of the photo in white text is the word “Tops”. The next image is a close up of a pair of legs wearing jeans with several rips and a hole in it. At the bottom in white is the text “Bottoms”. The third image has a white presenting person with long blonde hair wearing a three quarters sleeve black dress with their hands in the pockets of the dress. The whtie text at the bottom reads “Dresses”. The last image is of a person with short brown hair standing outside next to a large sliding door wearing a long sleeved sweater with block coloring black, white and brown with their hands in their jean pockets. At the bottom is the white text “Layers”]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-06-at-12.31.03-PM.png)
5. Art- Alpine Florals
Any nature-lovers on your gift list? These forever flowers by Alpine Florals are a great gift that captures the beauty of wildflowers. Real flowers are pressed and artistically arranged in a floating frame! Let these beautiful pieces brighten up your home!
![[Image Description- Four photos of a white presenting hand holding up floating frames with various flowers pressed in between the glass. The first three frames are white, the last frame is black.]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-06-at-12.29.31-PM-1024x223.png)
6. Clothing- Half/Asian + Amy the Coda
Looking to spread the love this season? Amy has you covered! Take a peek at her shop for stylish custom clothing including crop tops, tshirts, tube tops, even bodysuits with the iconic ILY sign modeled after her own hand. She also has totebags and trucker hats available for sale as well!
![[Image description- Four photos of various clothing items with ILY hand printed in white ink. First photos is of three onesies, pink, forest green, and black. Second photo is a black tote bag with a yellow notebook poking out of the top. Third is a pink crop top sweatshirt on a wooden hanger. Last is a maroon t shirt.]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-06-at-12.30.55-PM.png)
7. Art- Torrie Ironstar
Torrie Ironstar is a deaf, indigenous, self-taught artist using various mediums to create their colorful works of art. The images represent their personal history, a way to tell their personal story. From the vibrant paint colors to the visual textures, the images evoke various feelings and awe. More artwork can be found on their instagram page listed above.
![[Image Description- Four photos of colorful artwork - First one is a colorful portrait of an indigineous man. To the right is a brown andwhite bison with a pink background. Next a bison skull in the middle of a circle split into four colors, red, black, yellow, white. Last is a colorful piece of abstract art.]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-06-at-12.30.38-PM.png)
8. Jewelry- Ethic Goods
Are you trying to shop responsibly? Check out coda-owned Ethic Goods, which offers beautiful handcrafted products for consumers, while also creating economic empowerment for women artisans around the world. Offering earrings, necklaces, and leather bags, this evolving shop is a great place for beautiful gifts. In winter 2020, you can use code “jenilee15” for 15% off your entire order.
![[Image description- Five photos of items. The first is gold chain necklace. The second is a bracelet made with colorful round beads. Third is a black leather satchel. Fourth is a silver chain necklace with a beaded embellishment. Fifth is a pair of gold and turquoise earrings on a granite and wooden block.]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-07-at-3.01.50-PM-1024x187.png)
9. Household- Lumber 22 Love
Looking for something to dress up your home? Start with pieces from these deaf woodworkers! Each work highlights the natural beauty of wood varieties, often creating eye-catching patterns. Do you have someone on your list that loves yard-games? They also offer custom cornhole sets!
![[Image Description- Four photos of various wood working. The first photo on the left is a wooden sign with the numbers 33 hung up on a wall next to a black lamp. To the right is an abstract piece of wooden artwork. Next is a conhole set with painted bison on them. Lastly is an abstract piece of wooden artwork.]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-06-at-12.29.21-PM.png)
10. Health- Deafhood yoga
Got a yogi on your gift list? Check out Deafhood Yoga! Rajarajeshwari brings yoga online to serve the deaf community. A variety of classes are available, each through the spiritual lens of deafhood, including prenatal yoga, introduction to yoga, chakras, and more. Class packages and gift certificates are available for purchase through the website.
![[Image description- Five circles in a row, each a different color with the class title in white. First circle is dark blue with the words “Prenatal yoga”. Second is blue with “Blossom 1”. The third circle is bluegreen with “Blossom 2”. Fourth is purple with “Blossom 3”. The last circle is dark purple with “Stretch in”. Each circle has a lotus outlined in white at the bottom. The circles are on a bright turquoise background.]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-06-at-12.26.48-PM.png)
Check out our past gift lists for even more Deaf community businesses: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015. Do you know of a Deaf community business or k/coda gift idea? Share them with us via email- oneKODAheart@gmail.com!
** All of the information above can be found online; KODAheart is not liable for any issues with vendors. KODAheart did not receive payment or compensation from the businesses listed, all information is shared solely to encourage patronage of Deaf Community entrepreneurs. Store links valid at the time of posting. Sellers are encouraged to share updated contact information with us.