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While BuzzFeed celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), we also believe in celebrating the contributions from Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders year-round. Please enjoy this APAHM-themed product post from BuzzFeed Shopping and know that you can enjoy these businesses well beyond this wonderful, dedicated month.

1. Handcrafted Pokémon-inspired red envelopes to hold your lucky money.

Instagram: @chunkypaper Chunky Paper

Get this Eevee design from Chunky for $8. You can find other nostalgic pop culture designs in their red envelope collection. 

Everything is designed and created in Los Angeles (or sourced by AAPI creatives).

2. A nostalgic enamel pin that definitely doesn't contain butter cookies.

Para Sayo

This jumbo hinged pin is 2" and features two rubber pin backs. Preorder it from Para Sa'yo for $18 with estimated mid-May delivery. 

Michele and Anna-Marie Josue are the masterminds behind Para Sa'Yo, a brand dedicated to shining the spotlight on Filipinx artists.

3. This whimsical mug to complement your witchy kitchen aesthetic.

Mimochai

This enamel mug has a stainless steel rim and holds 10 ounces of liquids. There's also a matching coaster set!

Get your own from Mimochai for $20.

4. A fluffy red panda plushie that you absolutely need if you've watched Turning Red multiple times already.

Thousand Skies / Etsy

Adopt your very own from Thousand Skies on Etsy for $26.

Elda is the founder and artist behind Thousand Skies. You can often find her at various conventions in the Bay area, like Fanime.

5. Lotus Bloom earrings inspired by the flowers in front of Angkor Wat, one of the largest religious monuments in the world.

KhmerSros / Etsy / Via etsy.com

These earrings come in three distinct styles (square, round, and rectangle). Get them from Khmer Sros on Etsy for $24.50+.

Apple is the creative force behind Khmer Sros. The idea bloomed after she struggled to find fun and modern jewelry that paid homage to her Cambodian roots.

6. This chew toy so your dog can now experience the joy of biting into a samosa.

Desi Paws / Etsy

DesiPaws sells pet products with a South Asian kick. This samosa chew toy is filled with a crinkle material and squeaker. 

Get it from DesiPaws on Etsy for  $17.99. 

7. This taro milk tea boba candle that'll have your room smelling heavenly.

Asian Boba Girl / Etsy

The jar stands at 3" high and smells like sweet taro with hints of condensed milk and roasted vanilla. Thai milk and mango citrus scents are also available.

Get it from Asian Boba Girl on Etsy for $16.50+ (available in three sizes).

Cat, the owner of Asian Boba Girl, loves sharing her favorite boba drinks and other nostalgic Asian flavors in the form of candles. She is proud to increase Asian representation in the candle industry.

8. A pretty monstera suncatcher to fill your room with soft rainbows.

Hemleva / Etsy

Bonus: these are reusable and easily removable! Snag one for yourself from Hemleva on Etsy for $10. Alternatively, there's a three-piece set with various designs available for $27.

You can find other botanical inspired items in Samantha Leung's shop, Hemleva.

9. Use this tote bag to stash egg tarts from your weekly Sunday dim sum outings.

Cafe de Yume/Etsy

Get it from Cafe de Yume on Etsy for $22.50 (also available in a bao trio design on Cafe de Yume's website). 

Cafe de Yume is located in Toronto, Canada, where each item is handmade with love.

10. This hair clip that has us suddenly craving honeydew slushies with coconut jelly and aloe after looking at

Chunks

It's a larger clip (five inches) and suitable for all hair types. This playful hair accessory is way more fun than those boring clips you already own. 

Get it for $20 from Chunks, a brand started in 2019 by Tiffany Ju after she had difficulties finding cute hair clip. The brand is dedicated to dispelling the negative "made in China" myth.

11. Colorful and stretchy sheer socks to add some visual interest to your outfit.

Poketo

The socks are available in one size and fit US Women's sizes 6–12. Grab a pair from Poketo for $16.

Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung are the power couple behind Poketo. The name came from Angie's grandmother's mispronunciation of the word "pocket."

12. With this sand art kit, you'll be left with a DIY image of a cat peeking out of a backpack.

Naoshi/Etsy

According to the listing, the difficulty level is two stars out of three. Get it from Naoshi on Etsy for $12. 

Naoshi is a Los Angeles-based artist from Japan. She uses colorful sand to create surreal people in fantastical or real world settings that inspire a more whimsical perspective of life.

13. A memo pad with a chibi version of the sun and stars from the Philippines flag.

Choodlesco/Etsy

Get it from Choodlesco on Etsy for $4.55.

The creative force behind Choodlesco is Chanel Alcaraz, a self-described "doodler, scribbler, and lover of arts and crafts."

14. A watercolor-esque sunflower cart sticker to adorn your laptop with.

Shop Untamed/Etsy

Get it from Shop Untamed on Etsy for $3. 

Untamed Anatomy is a Nepali artist who commonly features both NYC and Nepali imagery in their work. 

15. While wearing this punny shirt, you may be compelled to sing 'Na-na, na, na, na-na-na-na'.

Metal Dragon Co/Etsy

Kristen Ipo designed this T-shirt, which features a kimchi crest on the front. 

Get it from Metal Dragon Co on Etsy for $29 (available in sizes S–3X).

16. A green washi tape set inspired by Hmong 'paj ntaub' which translates to "flower cloth."

Flower Bud Creations / Etsy

Get this set of 10 pieces from Flower Bud Creations on Etsy for $22. You'll receive a range of tape widths ranging from five millimeters to 30 millimeters.  

Flower Bud Creations specializes in stationery designed by Hmong American artist, Pa Chia who infuses Hmong culture and history into their work. 

17. It doesn't need to be the mid-autumn festival to make a statement with these mooncake earrings.

Ada Chen Jewlery

Made from acrylic with sterling silver posts that are slightly bent to show off the design in the best light. 

Splurge a little and get a pair from Ada Chen Jewelry for $50 (made to order).

18. Gift your foodie friend this reusable tote bag and see if they can resist the adorable Spam musubi.

Tiny Hearts 808/Etsy

Both durable and lightweight, this nylon bag folds up for easy storage. 

Get it from Tiny Hearts 808 on Etsy $14 (psst they also have a yellow version). 

19. These food-centric punny greeting cards will surely brighten someone else's day.

Simply MKO/Etsy, Simple MKO/Etsy

These cards are digitally designed and handmade by Megan Oshiro who owns this Texas-based small business! She is a college student who is pursuing a music degree and passionate about art.

Get the shrimp greeting card from Simple MKO on Etsy for $5.99.

20. Everyone should strive to be as relaxed as these capybaras in this mini art print.

Laiberry/Etsy

Printed on matte photopaper, this tiny piece of art will look good hanging on your walls or bulletin board. 

Get it from Laiberry on Etsy for $5. 

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BuzzFeed / Kathy Hoang