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Artisan Profile: Laen from Drifting Spirits

April 29, 2024
by leenna

You wouldn’t think you’d find serene, playful earth spirits gently lifting your mood as you browse through Drifting Spirits. Call us fanciful, but there’s something… Read More »

4 Artisan Crafted Gifts for Children

January 10, 2024
by erica

Hand-crafted products are not just for grownups. There are lots of artisan creations that capture the spunk and spirit of youngsters. Here we’ve collected 4… Read More »

Artisans Profile Pride Month Feature: NuanenOrúm

September 5, 2023
by thevoid

Tyler Drakonia has experience in a variety of mediums, such as acrylics and sewing, but is currently working as an apprentice goldsmith. In their shop,… Read More »

Artisans Profile Pride Month Feature: Riverside Refuge Studios

August 14, 2023
by thevoid

Riverside Refuge Studios is a shop just getting started by Lee Cattarin and hir wife, Brooke. Lee is a hobbyist who dabbles in a variety… Read More »

Artisans Profile Pride Month Feature: Atypically Artistic

July 17, 2023
by thevoid

This post is part of our Artisan Profiles series, promoting authentic artisans and their products. Artisans: get your store featured by joining our free Buy… Read More »

We Hosted a Reddit AMA on Monday the 10th!

July 8, 2023
by aggie

We’re hosting an Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Reddit on Monday, July 10th, from 6am EST to Midnight EST!

Artisans Profile: Stella NC Works

June 7, 2023
by thevoid

This post is part of our Artisan Profiles series, promoting authentic artisans and their products. Artisans: get your store featured by joining our free Buy… Read More »

Cover Graphic with the Blog Post's Title Words 3 Ways to Shop Actually Handmade and Image of a Woman Sculpting Pottery With Her Hands

3 Easy Ways to Shop “Actually Handmade” (2023)

November 19, 2022
by walnutstudiolo

We share our best tips and resources for supporting genuine handmade artisans: those millions of creative micro-enterprises who rely on craft for their livelihood: how… Read More »