Where Are You Shopping Handmade?
I've been hearing about so many amazing fairs and events all over the world and while it's impossible to round them all up, I want to highlight some lovely ones both online and off that you may be interested in checking out. So without further ado, here is where I am shopping... or at least in spirit... what about you? See any you love? Going to any this weekend or in the weeks to come? Share! Share! Share! But me first! :)
Ammiki - A curated art and design site for independent artists - like a blog only gallery style.
Papernstitch - So many lovely finds!
Poppytalk Handmade Market online.
Blue Caravan ethical design market.
Indie Handmade, also online and lovely.
DaWanda based in Berlin with artists and designers from all over Europe and beyond, Made It online handmade market based in Australia, Indie Fixx Galleria, Etsy (of course!), Georgie Love out of Australia, Bonanza (formerly called 1000 Markets), Leeloo, Indie, Coriandr, Folksy, Felt in New Zealand, Folksy in the UK, Breslo in Romania, Signerat in Sweden, Artfire.
Renegade Handmade online shop AND in person craft markets in Chicago this weekend, in LA December 11 + 12 and in San Francisco on December 18 + 19.
The Finders Keepers Market in Sydney this weekend...
In Sydney, Mathilda's Market for kid's on December 5th. In Hamburg, Germany this weekend is the Holy Shit Shopping event, then it hits Berlin December 11 and 12 and finally Stuttgart on December 18 and 19. Now until December 24th in Boston you can check out the Boston Handmade Downtown Holiday Gallery. Also in Boston on December 11 and 12 is the annual SOWA Holiday Market.
In my city, Hannover, the lovely Sandra is hosting Designachten on December 18 + 19 - I'll be there for sure! I'm so happy to see a handmade market like Sandra's here in Hannover. Woot woot!
Do you know of any other online markets or local events that you'd like to promote as a shopping source for all things handmade this month? Please do so in the comments section below. Thank you!
(images linked to their sources above)