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Bags & Accessories from Men's Recycled SuitsMandinka Designs is a unique line of handbags, accessories & stuffed animal mutts expertly crafted from reclaimed & recycled suit coats. The brainchild of Mandy Curl, Mandinka Designs, has become a thriving business that's run by both Mandy and her magnificent mum, Liz Curl. Chase, the bratwurst dog, helps out with the business where he can -- usually with security detail, office work and much-needed emotional support.…
Fair Trade Handwoven Bags & Rugs The purpose of Manos Zapotecas is to perpetuate the beautiful traditions and superb artistry of the Zapotec people of Oaxaca, Mexico by connecting them with socially conscious consumers around the globe. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives and communities of the artisans by nurturing lasting relationships and always abiding by fair trade principles.…
Finely Crafted Leather & Tapestry Bags We strive to create work of lasting beauty, designs which are both durable and functional. Every bag we make is designed to provide the user with maximum convenience, comfort, and style. In that process, we use only the finest materials available and the highest levels of craftsmanship. We search the international market for the finest leathers and textiles available and are proud of the high quality we select.…
Hand-Spun/Hand-Dyed Yarn & Handwoven Socks Let’s see, short & sweet? In 1984 I packed up my life and moved to the mountain. Threw everything on the ground and started over. I had 4 ewes, which were stolen, they, the thieves, left one lamb. So I started my flock, again. From Romney’s, Finns to the current ladies.…
Jewelry Made from Silver Spoons & Forks As an artist, I give myself two goals: first, to inspire people to live an environmentally friendly lifestyle and second, to reveal the hidden beauty that can be found in places that are often overlooked. I accomplish these goals by creating jewelry and art from 100% recycled materials. I hope to influence everyone who sees my work to live a more sustainable lifestyle.…
Silver & Stone Jewelry Welcome to our shop. We are a husband and wife team and have been making jewelry most of our adult lives. Marcus creates his designs by using predominantly lost wax casting with a bit of fabricating added in. The original designs are either hand-fabricated in silver or hand-carved in wax.
Silver & Resin Barbie Doll Jewelry Margaux Lange’s Plastic Body Series art jewelry collection utilizes salvaged Barbie doll parts in combination with sterling silver and pigmented resins. The series is a result of Lange’s desire to re-purpose mass produced materials into handmade, wearable art. It is meant to examine and celebrate her own as well as pop culture’s relationship with the icon known simply as: Barbie.…
Functional Decorative Pottery Having made pottery for over 30 years and being a full-time potter for over 25 years has been an interesting life. Doing something you love and loving what you do is truly a dream come true. It hasn't always been easy, but the benefits far outweigh the challenges. Functional decorative pottery has been my passion.…
Handmade mobiles and other swirlygigs My name is mark leary and i like stuff that moves... i'm an artist who isn't much for the fuss or the muss - keep it simple, keep it real... oh yeah, and keep it affordable, so everybody can enjoy! by the way, all my mobiles are made entirely of metal (long, long lasting), hand cut, shaped, sanded, primed, painted (two coats of the juiciest belton molotow spray), and assembled especially for you - no templates, no mass production, & no team of elves.…
Indian Women Artisans Cooperative MarketPlace: Handwork of India is a not-for-profit organization which supports economic development for disadvantaged women in India. MarketPlace eschews the charity-based aid model, believing that it is better to give the artisans the opportunity to build their own viable and sustainable businesses. Through MarketPlace-supported programs the artisans receive training and education to help them set up and manage their own cooperatives.…
Unusual Embroidered Artwork, Jewelry and Dolls My favorite childhood memories center on spending time with my great-grandmother, Mary Stieler. She taught me to sew, quilt and embroider, all while sharing amazing stories about her life. What she passed to me had been passed to her along a long line of women, inspiring in me a lifelong passion for creating.…
Contemporary Leaded Glasswork Alan Masaoka was raised in San Francisco, California, and has been working with glass since 1975. He attended the prestigious Pilchuck Glass School in Washington State, and has studied with renowned designers Ludwig Schaffrath and Johannes Schreider, both of whom have heavily influenced Masaoka’s work and overall design sense. Masaoka began his first glass business, Architectural Glass Design, in Seattle in 1975.…
Elegant Socially Responsible Jewelry Since its inception, the Melissa Joy Manning collection has been known for its beautifully designed, impeccably crafted, and socially—and environmentally—responsible ethos.
Marrying an elegant, modern aesthetic with recycled materials and sustainable stones that are transformed into organically urbane pieces by the designer and her team of artisans—and manufactured in a way that is friendly to both the earth and its inhabitants—Melissa Joy Manning is the rare brand that produces a luxury, heirloom-quality collection using ethical, Green Certified practices.…
Handwoven Bags & Pillows by Guatemalan Women's Cooperative Mercado Global empowers indigenous women to overcome poverty and become agents of change in their communities. Our partner artisans represent one of the world’s most marginalized populations – rural indigenous women. Mercado Global provides donor-funded business education and leadership programs to help women become successful business owners. We then connect them with large-scale sales opportunities so they can turn these skills into income.…
Hand Forged Belt Buckles Hello there, my name is Chris. I did some sheet metal work in high school, but my first real metal experiments were performed on unsuspecting vintage motorcycles in a dimly lit garage in Denver, CO. I tried the corporate world for a few years, but I didn’t last very long. My interest in metal eventually led me to blacksmithing and I discovered its ability to unleash the potential of metal.…
Art Prints & Handcrafted Furniture I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Oregon College of Art & Craft in 2007, and though I'd spent three years focusing on woodworking, my final thesis project consisted of several paintings. The following summer, however, I found myself obsessed with furniture design. I set up a small woodshop in my home, and started bringing my furniture sketches to life.…
'Copies of Nature' Jewelry The Michael Michaud Jewellery Collection, designed by Michael Michaud, is a world renowned collection of botanical jewellery. It captures the beauty and exquisite detail of nature using soft patinas on bronze accented with pearls, beads, coral and stones. His exacting attention to detail gives you true to nature, botanical jewellery. This unique jewellery is made by creating moulds directly from botanical elements in a process similar to lost-wax casting.…
Original One-of-a-Kind Handmade Fabric Art Toys I am a life-long artist with a passion for fine handwork and meticulous detail. I am creating a population of fabric art people and creatures to go out into the world. They are my imaginary friends, my dream children, me. I am Mimi Kirchner and have been a working artist for more then 30 years.…
UK Handmade Collective MISI is the UK's online handmade marketplace. It was set up by a keen crafter in 2008 and since 2013 it runs under new administration with the goal of making it the best online home for the UK handmade community. MISI brings together the UK.s craft community and gives them a place to sell and showcase their amazing creations.…
Metalsmith Artisan Jewelry Handcrafted metalsmith artisan jewelry in sterling silver, copper, brass, bronze, gemstones and mixed metal designs. Earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches in ethnic, tribal, modern and contemporary styles. Our metal work is often eclectic and rustic with a distinct bohemian appeal.
American Artisan Jewelry & Home Decor At Modern Artisans you'll find jewelry, contemporary wall decor, garden art and accessories for the home handcrafted by skilled American artisans. Our unique selection of products includes contemporary wall decor, metal wall art, handmade leather journals, artisan jewelry, garden art, one of a kind American home furnishings, and contemporary home accessories .…
Mödernaked sounds swedish, but it's a Spanish brand , Mödernaked is not a porn site, Mödernaked is not H&M nor Zara, Mödernaked is artistry , Mödernaked thinks that people are wonderful, Mödernaked is not common, Mödernaked listens to music all the time, Mödernaked dances all the time too, Mödernaked loves the little things in life , Mödernaked drinks 2 liters of H2O everyday, Mödernaked can be addictive, Mödernaked never loses the chance to go on vacation, Mödernaked loves happy endings. …
Handcrafted Modern Clogs & Sandals Annie Mohaupt's Mohop shoes combine cutting-edge digital fabrication with traditional artisanal techniques to make beautiful, comfortable shoes that reflect your style! Annie grew up on a small sheep farm about 100 miles west of Chicago. Her degree is in architecture, and she worked in the field for close to 7 years.…
Handmade Glass Bead Jewelry Mojo Jewelry is made using a variety of materials, including glass, sterling silver, semi-precious stones, wood, pearls, and other quality materials. Glass artist Lesley Janssen creates beautiful handmade glass beads for every piece, and each piece is one-of-a-kind. The glass jewelry is very durable, you should have many years of wear from each piece.…
Handmade Waxed Canvas Bags Moop specializes in handmade bags for men, women and kids. We design and manufacture every bag, start to finish, in our Pittsburgh studio. We are the mindful labor behind every Moop bag and are firm believers in concise, durable, well crafted design.
Handmade Clay Sculpture After working in the horticulture field for over 20 years another form of mud captured my attention. Never thinking that making things out of clay would become my full time occupation. I began making pots for my Bonsai collection. One thing lead to another and eventually I began teaching clay techniques to others as I learned.…
Hand-Dyed Silk Artisan Neckties Murphyties provides you with exquisite hand-dyed silk neckties, bow ties and scarves. You will be delighted by the artistic characterter and high quality. Each piece is dyed by hand, one at a time. Starting with white silk, stretched like a canvas, the designs are applied using brushes, stamps and hand tools. The dyed silk is steam set to ensure color fastness, and washed to rinse out any excess dye. …
Map Pillow Covers & Cushions My name is Cath and I run My Bearded Pigeon with my husband Neil. I do the creative stuff and he does all the "other". We make map cushions, wall decor and our very popular hangry cushion. All pillow /cushion covers are made from certified organic cotton, handmade in Australia. My Bearded Pigeon is a family run business located in a little town in the forest in Australia.