Hand Loomed Knitwear JAK Designs began in 1997 in a tiny rooftop studio apartment in San Francisco’s Mission District. After almost 2 decades of traveling the country and showing their work at juried art shows, Jen and Tanya opened their own shop in beautiful Kennebunkport, Maine in 2015. JAK knitwear is created manually, using a bed of 200 needles and an array of hand tools, with thorough attention to detail and quality, using natural, organic and sustainable yarns.…
Porcelain Tableware and Decor Jeff Peters originally from California moved to Maine with some college friends from the University of New Mexico after finishing his third year as a ceramics student. After working at a ceramic workshop during the summer Jeff and his friend John Okie found a small log cabin for sale on a trip to Reid State Park.…
Pearl Jewelry Hi, I'm Astrid, owner of Dutchpearl, jewelry maker and a full time seller on Etsy. I am also the photographer of my own designs you see in my shop. Originally from Holland (Netherlands), I came to the United States 8 years ago. I was always fascinated by pearls and making jewelry. A few years ago, I discovered Etsy...…
Herbal Soaps, Unscented Soaps. Vegan Soaps When crossing the Maine state border from the south the welcoming sign to the state reads, “MAINE The way life should be”. And once that border has been crossed there is a transformation that takes place. The traffic dissipates. The clouds may even clear to reveal blue skies. A more relaxed state permeates.…
Hand Blown Glass Since 2006 Terrill & Charlie Jenkins have been creating unique hand blown glass in this salt box barn on the shores of the Eastern River in Mid-coast Maine. Each artist has over 20 years of experience with this beautiful and challenging medium. Their individual works have been shown Nationally. In addition to their own glass work, and tandem collaboration they enjoy designing and fabricating custom blown glass for artists and architects. …
Wool Capes, Coats and Blankets Every one of the fine woolens from Old Port Wool and Textile Co. reflect the quality and style possible only when a piece is individually handcrafted. Old Port Wool and Textile Co. is family owned and run. Everything we make is designed, cut, stitched, and shipped from our factory studio and retail storefront in Portland, Maine.…