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Maker focus · 81 shops in 15 states

Stores that buy handmade & artisan work

These 81 shops say they look for handmade, handcrafted or artisan-made work. They are in 19 cities and states, including New York City and Los Angeles, and every listing links to the shop's own submission page, checked on 2026-10-17. Want to narrow it down? Combine this with other filters in the directory.

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New York City · 1 shop

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Los Angeles · 8 shops

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Highland Park · Los Angeles

Merci Milo

Small family-owned shop of handmade, unique toys and accessories for children from local artisans, traditional toy makers, 'creative mamas' and global brands.

Heads up: Still an LA shop: the Highland Park store at 6017 Echo Street is open daily.

EmailKids & toysBaby & KidsGifts
Silver Lake · Los Angeles

LAKE

Boutique since 2007 'committed to bringing independent artisans into our neighborhood': gifts, natural apothecary, clothing and jewelry.

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Miracle Mile · Los Angeles

Craft Contemporary Shop

Museum shop that independently sources most products; open to handmade, artist and artisan-made work. The museum also runs juried Makers Market and Holiday Marketplace events.

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Venice (Abbot Kinney) · Los Angeles

Burro

Abbot Kinney shop since 1999, inspired by the American West: stationery, trinkets, coffee-table books, handcrafted accessories, and goods for hearth and home.

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Downtown Glendale · Glendale

Junior High

Multipurpose gallery and events space whose consignment shop is all small-batch, one-of-a-kind work handmade by local artisans; shop is always in rotation.

EmailConsignmentCraftArtGifts
Studio City · Los Angeles

Magpi

'A Place to Gather Beautiful Things': apparel, home décor, artisan-made goods, vintage finds, gifts and pantry items. Second store in Cedar Glen (Lake Arrowhead).

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Pasadena

Monarca Sol Collective

Artisan marketplace boutique (formerly Mercadito Monarca) with handmade goods from Indigenous artisans in Mexico and local Latinx makers; collective model for underrepresented makers.

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Mission Street · South Pasadena

South Pas Vintage

Vintage shop with rack rentals and memberships, plus artist and handmade tables (personal branding allowed for artists only). Sister shop Monrovia Vintage.

Heads up: Mainly a vintage and rack-rental shop; the artist table is one of several consignment options.

EmailPhoneConsignment + feesCraftArtJewelry

Chicago · 7 shops

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Lincoln Park · Chicago

SOW

Chicago boutique for local artisans' handmade goods, art, jewelry, textiles, souvenirs and gifts.

Heads up: Their page says there's a likelihood they'll use a waitlist 'as we proceed through the summer season'.

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Streeterville · Chicago

Local Eclectic

Jewelry and accessories boutique carrying independent designers, plus its own one-of-a-kind (OOAK) pieces.

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Ukrainian Village · Chicago

Paperish Mess

Storefront and art gallery (since 2012) with original art and handmade goods from 200+ independent artists; open to vendors 'from Chicago, the Midwest and beyond'.

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Andersonville · Chicago

Andersonville Galleria

Three-story indoor marketplace for artists, craftspeople and artisans, from prints and functional art to homewares, jewelry and clothing.

Heads up: Not accepting new vendor applications until after January 7, 2027.

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Lincoln Square / Wicker Park · Chicago

Neighborly

Woman-owned home and gift shop of independently made goods, supporting 200+ small businesses.

Heads up: Two shops (Lincoln Square and Wicker Park).

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Logan Square · Chicago

Wolfbait & B-Girls

'Chicago's Handmade Marketplace' for Chicagoland makers' own work.

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Andersonville · Chicago

The Dropped Stitch

Yarn shop, fiber arts emporium and tiny secondhand bookstore with hand-crafted gifts and classes by local artists.

Heads up: Consignment is a one-line mention on their homepage; no terms are published.

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San Francisco Bay Area · 3 shops

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Seattle · 3 shops

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Portland · 2 shops

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Austin · 5 shops

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Philadelphia · 5 shops

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Denver · 4 shops

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Nashville · 3 shops

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Boston · 4 shops

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Atlanta · 4 shops

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Minneapolis–St. Paul · 3 shops

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Washington, DC · 4 shops

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San Diego · 7 shops

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Pacific Beach (Grand Avenue) · San Diego

Crystals & Jewelry Emporium

Pacific Beach crystal and jewelry shop that also sells through live Instagram sales.

Heads up: Mainly crystals and resale.

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Pacific Beach (Cass Street) · San Diego

Gallery at Land's End

Small frame shop and gift shop in Pacific Beach selling locally made, handcrafted goods.

Heads up: San Diego County makers only, and no reselling.

EmailConsignmentGiftsArtJewelry
Downtown Escondido (CCAE campus) · Escondido

The Museum Store at California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Museum store at the Center Museum carrying handcrafted items and locally designed objects by regional contemporary artists and makers.

Heads up: Local San Diego artists and vendors only.

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Downtown Oceanside (Pier View Way) · Oceanside

THE MUSEUM STORE at Oceanside Museum of Art

Museum store with original work by exhibiting artists, artisan goods from local makers, OMA merch, jewelry and books. Free to enter.

Heads up: The only process is an email address; no terms are published.

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Ocean Beach (Voltaire Street) · San Diego

Willow

Locally owned, maker-based shop in Ocean Beach with one-of-a-kind gifts, functional art and home decor.

Heads up: No terms are published.

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Downtown Escondido (Grand Avenue) · Escondido

CoLabCrafts

Gift shop, boutique and workshop space on Grand Avenue selling handmade goods from 50+ local makers.

Heads up: No terms are published.

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Coast Highway 101 · Encinitas

Thread Spun

Sustainable lifestyle boutique in Encinitas with ethically made apparel, home goods, beauty and gifts, plus maker workshops.

Heads up: High volume of submissions; don't be discouraged if you don't hear back quickly.

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Houston · 6 shops

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S. Mason Road · Katy

All Inspired ART Studio & Boutique

Art studio plus boutique with 45+ local vendors' handmade goods, classes and Meet the Maker events.

Heads up: Paid program: monthly booth rent (amount not published).

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Downtown Conroe (N San Jacinto St) · Conroe

Clover House Antiques

Vintage, antique and handmade multi-vendor shop in downtown Conroe.

Not accepting right now. Currently full: the form adds you to the vendor waitlist.

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Woodlands Parkway · The Woodlands

Village Books

Indie bookshop in The Woodlands with events and a nonprofit, Reading Is Revolutionary.

Heads up: No spiral-bound books and nothing with AI-generated stories, art or illustrations.

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Houston Heights (W 18th Street) · Houston

The Whimsy Artisan Boutique

Small Heights boutique of handmade art and gifts by artists and artisan crafters.

Heads up: The storefront is small, so not everyone can be accepted.

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Fifth Ward (Lyons Avenue) · Houston

SisStore Joy Christian Bookstore

Christian bookstore celebrating Black women authors and artisans.

Heads up: Paid program: $49.99 a month plus 20% of sales.

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FM 1463 · Katy

The Artisan Craft Boutique

Katy craft boutique showcasing local artisans (fine art, wood, glass and metal work, jewelry, self-care), with classes and monthly outdoor markets.

Heads up: Paid booth rental; prices aren't published (given on request).

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Dallas–Fort Worth · 5 shops

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New Orleans · 6 shops

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Lower Garden District (Magazine St) · New Orleans

Miette

Whimsical Magazine Street artist shop ('little artist warren') celebrating handmade art and Mardi Gras float art.

Heads up: Handmade only: no work whose primary creative content was generated by AI.

EmailMailLine sheetPhoneTerms discussed if it's a fitArtGiftsHome
Mid-City (N Carrollton Ave) / Uptown (Magazine St) · New Orleans

Home Malone

Small New Orleans shop of art and gifts designed and made in the Deep South, with two locations.

Heads up: Deep South-made only.

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Lower Garden District (Magazine St) · New Orleans

Merchant House

Vintage shop, creative hub and event space in a restored historic warehouse on Magazine Street.

Heads up: Mostly vintage and antique furniture and decor; artist and artisan arrangements are offered, but terms aren't published.

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French Quarter (Chartres St) · New Orleans

C'Mere

French Quarter shop of art, handmade things and vintage clothing by local New Orleans artists, run by a tiny-food jewelry maker.

Heads up: Only an open invitation to get in touch; no terms are published.

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N. Hwy 190 · Covington

Vintique Marketplace

10,000+ sq ft Covington marketplace of 60+ small businesses, artists and collectors: vintage, antiques, farmhouse decor and handmade goods.

Heads up: Paid program (booth rent from $50/month).

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US Hwy 190 · Mandeville

Redoux Home Market

Northshore collective of 80+ small businesses under one roof in Mandeville: clothing, home decor, furniture, gifts, handmade goods and original art.

Heads up: Paid program: shelf or booth rent (amounts not published).

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