Female-Owned Small Businesses To Support During Covid-19 Pandemic
Each small business mentioned below is female-owned and offers truly unique products and services. I am a big fan and have purchased something I truly loved from each company — and I hope you do too!
Art & Soul – The StudioÂ
Art & Soul – The Studio is a Bangkok-based multipurpose creative studio space in the heart of Bangkok owned and run by a local artist. The studio also has in-house artists who are extremely experienced and talented and offering different styles of work including, but not limited to, portraits, figures, scenery, kids paintings for nurseries, abstract and more.Â
While the studio is currently closed due to local Covid-19 shutdown and social distancing rules in Bangkok, the artists are  working from home and available for commissions.
Be sure to explore the Art & Soul – The Studio Facebook Page for more samples of work and information.
Melody from ParisÂ
Melody from Paris is Bangkok-based and offers decorating services for baby nurseries and children’s rooms with custom handcrafted and hand-stitched goods such as bed linens (sheets, blankets, pillow cases etc), cushions, teepees, soft toys and accessories.
Elodie, the founder, hand picks a wide range of fabrics and colours to choose from. You can work directly with her to concept and create whatever you like. Her designs are delightful and colourful so if you’re looking for something for your family or as a gift for someone else, definitely check out Melody from Paris on Facebook & Instagram.
Pelagona
Pelagona is an international lifestyle products company offering sophisticated and elegant hand-picked and handmade accessories, textiles and decorative wares, which are sourced from talented artisans located in places like Cambodia, Thailand and Kenya.
Founded by talented entrepreneur, Elisabeth Steiger, Pelagona’s mission is to create long-lasting relationships and business opportunities for local artisan communities around the world — especially for women-led enterprises — in the hopes of providing a sustainable and stable source of income for the artisans’ and their families.
Be sure to check out Pelagona’s website and Instagram page for more information.
Pavni
Pavni is a Bangkok-based label owned and operated by fashion designer Phavini Kalra. She creates custom Indian and Western outfits for all occasions ranging from simple casual outfits to baby shower dresses to mommy-and-me outfits to wedding / event outfits with a colourful, playful and contemporary aesthetic.
Pavni is also currently offering colourful cotton masks and tote bags.
Be sure to visit the Pavni Instagram page for more information.