Gift ideas can be hard to come by and where we spend our money is becoming more important to many of us. Here are some small business gift ideas that your butch girlfriend might like!
The Butch Lesbians of the 20s, 30s, and 40s Coloring Book
”The Butch Lesbians of the 20s, 30s, and 30s Coloring Book celebrates international historic butch lesbians of yesteryear, with 40 amazing butches,” describes creator WhipperSnapped. “From cover butch, musician and Dutch Resistance activist Frieda Belinfante — to dapper blues singer Gladys Bentley — to Manchu princess and fierce warrior Yoshiko Kawashima, this book is packed with butch history.
Illustrations created by a community of LGBT artists, butch biographies written by Avery Cassell, book edited by Jon Macy, foreword by butch scholar Sasha T. Goldberg, and discussion questions by Mills College professor Ajuan Mance. Artists include such luminaries as Our fabulous LQBTQ+ artists include: Ajuan Mance, Alex Quay, Avery Cassell, Dylan Edwards, Dorian Katz, Janet Hardy, Jennifer Camper, Jessica Bogac-Moore, Jon Macy, Katie Gilmartin, Margo Rivera-Weiss, Paige Braddock, Roberta Gregory, Robyn Adams, Rome Smith, Sonya Saturday, Sina Sparrow, Tara Madison Avery, and Tyler Cohen! 42 drawings of butches to color by international LGBTQ artists. 54 pages with biographies.”
Personalized 11 in 1 pocket knife
I hate the way these gifts have such gendered descriptions geared towards men. Most of my butch friends carry an multi-tool pocket knife, so why not personalize it to make it extra special?
PrettyEngraving’s pocket knife has 11 tools: key ring, bottle opener, scissors, fish scaler, hook remover, saw, large knife, can opener, phillips screwdriver, nail cleaner, and corkscrew. Perfect for your efficient butch!
Vintage Alison Bechdel Comics
There are multiple listings for Alison Bechdel comics online, so get to it! “Alison Bechdel’s Dykes To Watch Out For comic series is definitely a top tier lesbian cultural classic,” described seller Dykesruletheworld. “The comic series ran for 25 years (!!!), has appeared in countless publications, and has an impressive list of awards to its name. DTWOF let lesbians see themselves and reflections of their lives in ways that are humorous but also vulnerable, complex, and real. We will forever owe thanks to Alison Bechdel for this incredible collection of works. This is book #3/12 in the series.”
Pants Chain
Many butches love pant chains or carabiners. It’s become a lesbian fashion signal. This particular design, by ShaanFashionz, is for the punk, rebellious or street-wear butch. Other more simple chains or carabiners are available on small business sites like Etsy as well.
Rainbow Belt Bag
This one’s for the butches who like to add a little rainbow to their style while on the move. Whether it be a concert, festival, bike ride or pride event, a rainbow belt bag is both functional and stylish!
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