Discover Unique Holiday Gifts Featuring Convening Vendors
This holiday season, we’re excited to spotlight Indigenous makers featured at the 2025 Convening Vendor Fair, curated in partnership with The Chapter House, a Native and Indigenous-led creative space supporting local artisans and culture-bearers.
Whether you were able to join us in Los Angeles or not, keep the love going by supporting the amazing LA-based Indigenous vendors featured in our Convening Vendor Fair. These offerings are a beautiful way to invest in community-rooted artistry this season.
LUZ Collection — Chantale Doyle Breceda
LUZ Collection features Indigenous-made beadwork, textiles, and ceramics by artist Chantale Doyle Breceda. Her work honors lineage, light, and cultural memory, blending ancestral artistry with contemporary design. Each piece is handcrafted with care and deep intention.
Website: www.luzcollection.com
Instagram: @luz_los_angeles
Hand Blown - Estrella Glass Tumbler
Manny Mug - Yellow Coffee Cup
Embroidered Dress - Telas Tlaquepaque
La Carmen & La Carmelita - Leather Bag
These pieces make perfect gifts for loved ones who cherish handmade jewelry, folks who value cultural storytelling through adornment, and anyone looking for one-of-a-kind, deeply rooted items. Holiday gift ideas include hand-beaded earrings, statement necklaces, and beautifully crafted textiles and ceramics.
2ndwnd — Manny Torres
Manny Torres is an artist and designer who specializes in digital fabrication and interdisciplinary design work. Based out of Los Angeles (Tongva Land), he is the founder of the interdisciplinary studio, 2ndwnd.
Website: 2ndwnd.bigcartel.com
Instagram: @2ndwnd
Following the 2008 economic downturn, Manny created 2ndwnd as a personal design initiative that grew into a full-time practice combining graphic design, architectural thinking, and fabrication across various scales and mediums.
Manny has contributed to the Los Angeles arts scene through collaborations with community-based organizations such as Self-Help Graphics, Plaza de la Raza, and Meztli Projects — spaces known for supporting Indigenous-rooted art, cultural wellness, and community practice. His designs emphasize collaboration, local identity, material innovation, and the interface between community storytelling and visual form.
xochitl / wood / cherry earrings
lnd bck / acrylic / red mirror earrings
tonatiuh / necklace / black
tlahtolli / acrylic / gold earrings
These are perfect gifts for streetwear fans, art and design lovers, and anyone who appreciates locally made, limited-run pieces. Great holiday ideas include graphic tees and hoodies, hats and accessories, and architectural, design-forward objects.
Juniper Breez — Desiree Belone
Juniper Breez is a nature-inspired jewelry and accessories brand founded by Desiree Belone, a Native artist with a passion for intentional design, wellness, and meaningful adornment. Each piece is handcrafted with care using natural materials that reflect the harmony of the earth and the spirit.
Website: www.juniperbreez.com
Instagram: @juniper_breez
Rooted in Indigenous values and a deep respect for the land, Juniper Breez offers more than just jewelry and accessories — it’s a lifestyle that celebrates connection, creativity, and mindful expression. Whether you’re drawn to the healing energy of crystals or symbolic designs inspired by movement and nature, every creation is designed to ground, empower, and express your journey.
"Ardha Chandrasana" aka Half Moon Pose (Mint) Earrings
"FAFO" totebag
"Dibé Yázhí" Little Sheep Knotbag
These make perfect gifts for self-care lovers, friends who appreciate grounding, healing-centered products, and folks who gravitate toward intentional accessories. Holiday gift ideas include crystal-infused jewelry, nature-inspired earrings and accessories, and symbolic, meaningful adornments.
NEW: Rooted in Care, Rising in Joy–Inspired AAC Merch
Also, our Convening-inspired merch is the perfect way to carry the spirit of Rooted in Care, Rising in Joy into the new year. These pieces were designed to spread good energy and spark joy.
Rooted in Care, Rising in Joy Collection
Featuring our signature sun design, this collection includes a vintage-style corduroy hat and premium hoodies.
Dream. Draft. Do. Collection
Minimal, stylish essentials for creatives and planners, this collection features spiral notebooks and unisex tees designed to keep inspiration close at hand.
“What’s the Salary?” Hoodie & Tee
A bold statement piece rooted in our commitment to salary transparency in the arts sector, accompanied by Vu Lee’s list of reasons why not providing salaries support inequity.
All AAC-specific merch supports our national programs, advocacy, and community-centered initiatives.
Thank You for Supporting BIPOC Creatives
Shopping from Indigenous and BIPOC-owned businesses is a powerful way to reinvest in the ecosystems that sustain our communities. Wishing you warmth, joy, and ease this holiday season. Here’s to gifts that uplift community. 🎁✨