In honor of Black History Month, LocalShops1, Tampa Bay\u2019s source for all things local, is recognizing Pippa Hill one of their longtime members. Pippa is the founder of Jacaranda Hill in St. Petersburg, Florida. Jacaranda Hill makes and curates African inspired handmade and mostly upcycled paper, fabric, organic crafts, jewelry and home d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a Black-owned business in the St. Petersburg community, Jacaranda Hill represents more than a storefront. Being a local business owner means cultural representation as we take pride in being a cultural anchor, sharing the richness of African heritage and the beauty of its artistic traditions with our neighbors. It also means empowerment through art and building a legacy,\u201d said Pippa Hill. <\/p>\n
The store showcases traditional techniques including Batik, Block Printing, Macrame, and intricate Beadwork. \u201cOur presence is a commitment to economic empowerment and a testament to the strength and creativity of Black entrepreneurship in our community,\u201d added Hill. <\/p>\n
Jacaranda Hill offers a celebration of heritage, artistry and heart. We specialize in authentic, handcrafted African arts and crafts, bringing the vibrant spirit and meticulous skill of traditional artisans directly to your home. Every piece in our collection is more than just an object; it is a story told through texture, color, and form. From intricate textiles like Batik to unique decorative pieces, our curated selection is \u201cMade with Love,\u201d ensuring that the warmth of the creator is felt in every detail.<\/p>\n
Jacaranda Hill\u2019s mission is to bridge the gap between soulful African craftsmanship and the modern connoisseur, fostering an appreciation for handmade quality over mass production. \u201cWe honor traditional techniques passed down through generations. We believe in supporting the artisans behind the work. Because everything is handcrafted, no two items are exactly alike,\u201d added Hill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In honor of Black History Month, LocalShops1, Tampa Bay\u2019s source for all things local, is recognizing Pippa Hill…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":23567,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[202,204,203,199,201,200],"class_list":["post-161495","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-st-petersburg","tag-st-pete","tag-st-pete-headlines","tag-st-pete-news","tag-st-petersburg","tag-st-petersburg-headlines","tag-st-petersburg-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161495","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=161495"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161495\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23567"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=161495"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=161495"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=161495"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}