Artifact Bag Co. began February 2010 in my basement with a vintage commercial sewing machine I found on Craigslist. In December 2010, I left my job to run Artifact full-time. It may be the best decision I've ever made. All Artifact products are handmade in Omaha, NE using the finest waxed canvas and leather. ~Chris Hughes
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.…
BROOKLYNrehab is Alyssa Zygmunt. Finding abandoned beauties or altering existing objects to give them new life. I love seeing the possibilities and sharing them with you.
It gives me great pleasure to create beautiful, functional products with beeswax and honey. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have enjoyed making them!
Art Glass Suncatchers Susan Bradshaw brings to life works of glass art for your window, providing a playful dance of light and color in your home. Her suncatchers begin as hand-cut sheets of American-made glass, enhanced with artistic glass segments and glass powder, kiln-fired to a solid work of fused glass art. A 3-inch steel cable wire with loop provides a secure hanger, and optional suction cup is included.
Jewelry Inspired by the Natural World There is something innately satisfying about the mysterious structures and patterns that rust can make or the hidden croma that appears as once vivid paint is broken down by the sun. My concepts evolve in response to my ever changing environment. My work is informed by the interactions between the natural and artificial world.…
Shibori Dyed Scarves & Bags Yuh Okano works with polyester or silk fabric and shibori to create three-dimensional forms or highly textured expressive surfaces, sometimes using metal disks or glass beads. Her polyester textile sculpture installation “Epidermis : Ocean” incorporated whimsical shibori fabric made into objects resembling corals and sea animals in a fantasy under water environment. …
Custom Decorative Throw Pillows Sassy Cat Creations crafts custom, decorative pillows for interior design. All uniquely designed, my pillows have a sassy style and touch of whimsy. Using either new French and English Cottage style fabrics or vintage European Grainsack and Chenille materials, I design and hand make each beautiful pillow with exquisite attention to detail. …
Eco-Friendly Silver Jewelry Chocolate and Steel is an eco-friendly jewelry collection that is handcrafted by Christine Street in Los Angeles, California. It is simple, modern, and cheerful. My studio is run in the most eco-friendly way possible. Metal scraps are saved and reclaimed, no harsh chemicals are used and my studio is powered by 100% renewable energy sources including wind and solar power.…
BB Becker Inspirational Jewelry Falling in love prompted my first attempt to make jewelry in the mid-1980s. I found used pieces to deconstruct and reassemble into gifts for my future wife. Today's BB Becker designs are a collaborative effort as the image of my wife's handwriting is individually engraved on each piece. My Tai Chi practice for 35 years (20 a Master) inspires design elements.…
Christopher Royal is a principal designer for Rockledge Design Studios, an art-furniture manufacturer located in Florida. A native of North Carolina, Mr. Royal moved to Chicago after graduating from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and began making and selling a successful line of contemporary jewelry. His fascination with architecture and design led Royal to create a series of miniature chair sculptures made from brass, copper, steel, glass and intricate beadwork which became popular sellers at the Museum Of Contemporary Art here in Chicago.…
hello! my name is annie and i live and work in baltimore, maryland where i studied jewelry and metalsmithing at towson university. when i’m not in my studio, you can find me cuddling with my dogs, in yoga practice or preparing a scrumptious vegan meal.
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. …
Ceramic Spoon Rests & Pendants My leaves last forever! And I love nature & the outdoors. When I'm not making clay items or jewelry, I am in my gardens - I have several. The leaf spoon rests and pendants are handmade, hand formed out of clay, then pressed with a real leaf by me. Sometimes I use a Rubbermaid container or whatever I can find that looks good.…
Trained and versed in classic techniques, Esque Studio designers Andi Kovel and Justin Parker produce elegant modern glasswork, while setting new trends in art and design.
Handmade Shoes & Boots for Men Rock-chic Shoes for Men . Hand Made in Italy . Designed in Paris . A very parisian french brand Kevin Serpaggi (founder): " We have always been passionate about shoes and design. So that we decided to combine our creative inspirations and develop the shoe collection they always dreamt to wear. …
Unisex Canvas & Leather Carry Goods Our ongoing mission is to design and produce thoughtful, well-made things in a responsible manner. Operating on a flexible scale, we combine traditional methods and innovative technology to find a balance between utilitarian function, durability and aesthetic appeal. We work hard to create affordable, high quality products meant to last.…
6/13/18: The Ready to Build website has gone away. DIY Jewelry Box Kits We want you to be successful and we have worked to make that happen. All of the parts required for completing the kits are included as well as understandable written instructions, pictures and close-ups of some of the more difficult aspects of the construction.
Classic Nostalgic Clothing Alexandra Grecco released her first collection in the Spring of 2010, finding inspiration in the designs of eras past and cinematic landscapes, both real and imaginary. Based in Brooklyn, Grecco creates classic, feminine designs that, while rooted in nostalgia, achieve a sense of timelessness. She proudly produces her clothes in New York's garment district and endeavors to create heirloom quality garments that last.
Janet Brum creates elegant hand fabricated jewelry with subtle surface textures, clean lines and contrasting finishes. Working in her Greensburg, Pennsylvania, studio, Janet incorporates both traditional and contemporary techniques. Janet Brum jewelry is fabricated from .935 Argentium Silver, a purer form of Sterling, that results in a longer lasting shine and is produced using only traceable recycled silver.…
Handwoven Kashmiri Shawls I'm Imtiyaz and I was born and brought up in Kashmir. Kashmir was never like this before. It was one of the most beautiful states. But for me, despite its current chaotic situation, I still love my hometown dearly. Back to my childhood – ours was an extended family and my grandfather had a huge apple orchard.…
Handwoven Varanasi Silk Shawls I'm Madhu from Varanasi City, famous for the Ganges River. It is known the world over as the holy city of the Hindus, and it is also considered as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities of the world. It was originally known as Banaras, and hence the silk from here is called Banarasi.…
Leather & Gemstone Wrap Bracelets Chan Luu is a designer of jewelry, accessories, and ready to wear. Originally from Vietnam, she moved to Boston in 1972 and earned a B.A. in Business Administration from Boston University. In 1975, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams of becoming a fashion designer by receiving a degree in Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.…
Cast Precious Metals Jewelry Brooklyn Heavy Metal, the love child of designer Abbi Stern, is a line of handmade jewelry from the heart of Gowanus, Brooklyn. The gritty New York City downtown punk rock scene of the ’60s and ’70s inspires Stern’s designs. By combining her deeply-rooted love affair with the underbelly of the New York music and art scene with her pastoral upbringing in the woods of Vermont, Stern creates a line of organic, sculptural jewelry with a hard rock edge.…
Kiln-Formed Glass Vessels Brenda Griffith's work is an eclectic mix of functional architectural glass home furnishings (sinks, backsplashes, tiles, lighting fixtures, fountains, vessels) and glass art (one-of-a-kind boxes, sculptures, window and wall panels). She is a two-time NICHE Award finalist in the category Fused Glass. Her work can be found in private collections in Europe and the US and in over 100 galleries from the US Virgin Islands to Canada.…
Raised in rural Indiana, Beth Mueller now lives in Barre, Vermont, where she creates splendid hand-painted ceramic pieces. Beth received a BA from Eckerd College. During here time there, she also worked at Studio Santa Reparata in Florence Italy, learning printmaking. Upon graduation, she served a two-year apprenticeship in the pottery studio of John Glick. Her work is also influenced by the experience she gained before becoming a professional artist.…
Silver, Brass, and Copper Earrings Most items in my shop are made to order, so there can be slight differences from the pictured ones (but I can assure every single piece will be beautiful!)
Launched as The Guild in 1985, Artful Home has been successfully connecting artists and art lovers for 30 years. The artists we represent work in small, independent studios in North America—not overseas, not in factories. Each piece is individually created by an artist and shipped directly from his or her studio to your home. We offer over 18,000 original works of art in a juried and curated collection of exceptional quality.