Asian-Owned Home Decor and Plant Businesses to Support

Anti-Asian hate crimes have increased by nearly 150 percent since the start of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino earlier this month. Fueled largely by racist “China virus” or “Wuhan virus” rhetoric used by former President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. have been beaten, killed, or told to “go back to their countries.” Exacerbated by the pandemic, too, Asian-owned businesses have suffered, with many local Chinatowns across the nation seeing a sharp decline in business.

For online shoppers interested in supporting Asian-owned businesses during these fraught times, below is a (non-comprehensive!) list of Asian-owned businesses with home goods to support today and beyond. It will be updated accordingly. Let us know if your favorite Asian-owned business within the home space should be added to this list. For more ways to support the AAPI community, click here.

New Classics, a sustainably-driven retailer that infuses environmentalism and fashion, carries a stylish home goods collection that spans rugs, vases, candles, and incense. Check out New Classics on Instagram. Image: Cold Picnic Cool Breeze Bath Mat, $69.42 

Wing on Wo & Co, the oldest store in Chinatown, New York, specializes in porcelain and has a vast collection of flower pots and kitchenware, such as tea sets, plates, bowls, and more. Check out Wing on Wo & Co on Instagram. Image: Double Fish Vase, $70

Baisun Candle Co., inspired by Asian fragrances, offers handcrafted candles with Chrysanthemum tea, white flower oil, Vietnamese coffee, and more scents. Check out Baisun Candle Co. on Instagram. Image: Vietnamese Coffee Scented Candle, $18

Franca is a ceramics manufacturer with a collection of planters, vases, dog bowls, and kitchenware that resemble abstract art pieces. Check out Franca on Instagram. Image: Pillar Vase – Cara Pattern, $106+

Rooted is every plant parent’s dream and offers a variety of houseplants — from desert plants to tropical plants to air plants, most named after people — and planters. Check out Rooted on Instagram. Image: Carol (Ric Rac Cactus), $30

MAAARI, inspired by Philippine culture, has a luxe home goods collection that spans pillows, marble trays, place mats, planters, vases, rugs, and more. Check out MAAARI on Instagram. Image: Romblon Round Tray, $60

Sam Lee, a designer who also owns Dusted and Blue Pottery Studio and Shop in San Francisco, has a collection that spans art, ceramics, lights, mugs, planters, and vases. Check out Sam Lee on Instagram. Image: Mini Vase Collection – Matte White Speck, $45

Poketo carries a curated collection of home goods that include whimsical bowls, mugs, plates, candles, planters, and puzzles. Check out Poketo on Instagram. Image: Bamboo Dinner Plates in Grid Set, $48

Pearl River Mart carries a vast collection of home goods than span dinnerware, cookware, ceramicware, and decor in the form of vases, plants, figurines, lighting, and more. Check out Pearl River Mart on Instagram. Image: Lil B Dumpling Bath Mat, $34.50

Krane Home carries a collection of wallpaper, fabric, art, decor, and baby products. Check out Krane Home on Instagram. Image: Ruffle Heart Pillow Gingham Green, $175

Scrumptious Wicks, inspired by South Asian culture, has a collection of candles with scents like Indian Monsoon, Mango Lassi, and more. Check out Scrumptious Wicks on Instagram. Image: Mango Lassi Jar, $20

Sage Collective, a brand that infuses wellness and design, has a home goods collection that spans kitchenware, candles and home fragrance, art, and decor in the form of vases and tabletop items. Check out Sage Collective on Instagram. Image: A-Circle Indigo Vase, $90

Sabai, a Thai word that translates to “relaxed” or “comfortable,” is a sustainable furniture brand with stunning sofas made with recycled, upcycled, and nontoxic materials. Check out Sabai on Instagram. Image: The Essential Sofa, $1,095

Modern Planter Co. is a houseplant shop that offers faux greenery — but no one has to know. Ideal for plant parents who struggle to keep the real things alive, the products offer the beauty of real plants without the maintenance and hassle. Check out Modern Planter Co. on Instagram. Image: Artificial Potted Succulents (Set of 3), $22.99

Society Social offers an expansive collection of furniture, lighting, home decor, and kitchenware. Check out Society Social on Instagram. Image: The Sedgewick Bar Cart, $750+

The Sill offers a variety of indoor houseplants, planters, and plant accessories, such as watering cans, plant stands, and more. Check out The Sill on Instagram. Image: ZZ Plant, $55