Here at UncommonGoods, we’re always proud to salute our makers, whether that means celebrating artists new to our assortment or visiting the studios of longtime collaborators. This year, in honor of International Women’s Day, 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—and the love they put into the stuff they create.
Zeb makes up one half of the brother-sister duo behind this deck of cards, which features illustrations of noteworthy American women like Sacagawea and Gertrude Stein.
“Woman Card” Playing Deck – $20 Buy Now »
Stamped here on a handcrafted sterling silver ring, “she believed she could, so she did” is Jen’s trademark phrase—and “one of my favorite” quotes.
She Believed She Could Sterling Silver Ring – $78 Buy Now »
Sculptor and longtime member of the Uncommon family Tamara’s interactive paperweight allows you to show off exactly what type of woman you feel like today.
Amazing Woman Paperweight – $72 Buy Now »
Kathryn, Amber, and MaryBeth created this conversation-starting card game to poke fun at the trials of modern-day womanhood.
Persist the Game – $35 Buy Now »
The follow-up to our Shattered Glass Ceiling Necklace, this paperweight—designed by Tiffany and the rest of our Product Development team—honors every woman who’s ever crushed it in the workplace.
Shattered Glass Ceiling Paperweight – $48 Buy Now »
The “obstinate, headstrong girl” Renaissance woman Alena references here is none other than Elizabeth Bennett, the future Mrs. Darcy and staunchly independent heroine of Jane Austen’s best-loved novel, Pride and Prejudice.
Obstinate Headstrong Girl Framed Art Block – $50-90 Buy Now »
Kathy’s handmade pendant channels a tenacious woman’s power.
A Woman’s Determination Necklace – $92 Buy Now »
In 2017, “nevertheless, she persisted” became a rallying cry for strong women everywhere, including those on our Product Development team.
Statement Scarf – Nevertheless She Persisted – $35 Buy Now »
Filled with portraits of strong female characters—like Daisy, the protagonist of Henry James’s novel of the same name—and their most memorable quotes, artist Samantha Hahn’s inspiring journal is just the thing to fill out a self-sufficient woman’s bookshelf.
Well-Read Women: A Reader’s Journal – $14.95 Buy Now »
Tori’s cozy handmade pillow celebrates Austen’s wit and wisdom—and the sharp ladies that populate her books.
Pride and Prejudice Pillow – $52 Buy Now »
Crafted in collaboration with our Product Development team, this keychain sports a $1 giveback to Family Values @ Work, an organization committed to bringing paid family leave policies to all 50 states.
Work/Life Balance Keychain – $28 Buy Now »
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1 Comment
I like the women’s determination necklace. I find keeping a few words of encouragement/motivation close by is a great way to gather inner strength and overcome challenges.