Black Pepper Paperie Co. is a Washington, DC-based mix-media art + design studio and lifestyle brand. BPPCo. focuses on creating globally-inspired, one-of-a-kind handcrafted pieces that include wearable ceramic art, home decor, paper goods, and apparel. These ancestral modern pieces are rooted in memory and cultural influences from across the African diaspora.

​Hadiya Williams is a designer/maker and native of Washington, DC. Her work has recently been featured on digital and print publications including Okay Africa, Afrominimalist, Curbed, and Travel + Leisure. With over 15 years experience in graphic design, Hadiya’s aesthetic is a combination of ancient West African art, modern western design, and ancestral memory.

When she isn’t designing or making, you can find her listening to podcasts or searching for hidden treasures.