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Artizan Made: A collective of handmade shops from around the world!


(Shown above: Rayela Art, SuiteVirginia, Gone Rustic, ElenaNL, AllthingsPretty, Saltwater Notions, Unique Batik, Lucuma Designs)

 

Honoring the past, we use familiar tools to innovate and look to the future. A world that embraces handmade also cares about sustainability, quality of life and beauty.

Artizan Made connects our shop members to a community that shares a passion for the techniques and training that inform the best of handmade.

 

Our Market links member products to their shops on Etsy or their own sites.

All of our members have been vetted based on talent and professionalism.

Connect with them and shop with confidence!

Located in Paducah, Kentucky, USA, with an International membership.
Cardboard Dragon by Jose Gabriel Lopez, Austin, Texas Artist
Cardboard Dragon by Jose Gabriel Lopez, Austin, Texas Artist

 

Jose Gabriel Lopez is a multi-talented self taught artist who loves to use waste materials in his work.  Inspired by Mexican folk art, he works in paper mache, oils, silver and mixed media.  This dragon was made out of shipping boxes.  See more photos and info here:  dragon on EtsyJose’s story.

 

Artizan ReMade, a study group

 

Artists have a special talent in disrupting the path of waste in our society.  We are killing our world with our excessive consumption, shipping packages, plastic usage and poor management of resources.  As a response, Artizan Made is committed to working on strategies that are rooted in the creative placemaking movement where art propels communities into action that energizes and sustains community life.  Learn more about Artizan ReMade here.

Featured Members

Spake Glass

Hand blown glass by Thomas Spake, Tennessee, USA.

Afghan Tribal Arts

Gemstone beads, vintage textiles, tribal rugs and décor from Central Asia.

SuiteVirginia

Upcycled garments, accessories and art - California printer and fashion designer

Sir Raffles Art History

Vintage Santos and Handmade Baseball Cards

Calaveras Arts

José Gabriel Lopez: paintings, paper mache and jewelry. Austin, Texas, USA.

Bone Carving Art

Viking inspired carvings in bone, horn and antler - Ukraine

Singing Scarves

Hand painted silk scarves - Estonia

HoonArts Fair Trade

Wearables and Decor from Central Asia

Floris Flam Art Quilts

Hand dyed art quilts, fabric bowls, silk scarves and bamboo socks. Maryland, USA.

Marta Porada Craft

Ukrainian textile artist - floral crowns and folk art.

Unique Batik

Fair trade from Guatemala, Ghana, Thailand, and Chile.

ShellyClayspot

Rustic clay tableware, vessels, pet portraits and Judaica - Israel

From Our Market:    The Upcycled Collection

From Our Blog

Goldin Fellowship, Creative Cities and Artizan Made

The Goldin Institute has two projects, both aimed at training community organizers at effectively creating change by amplifying assets that are already found there.  The first project is in Chicago, where Goldin is based, largely dedicated to peace building.  The second one has a Global focus. Both have 20 Fellows who go through a curriculum…

Artizan ReMade – Focus on Fast Fashion

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Making Art Out of Trash (or just something useful…)

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The Value of Upcycling in our Handmade Community

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ReMakers: Call to Action for Upcyclers!

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Why Fair Trade Matters

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Color Series: Green

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The Heart as a Symbol of Love

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Holiday Gift Guide: Handmade Jewelry

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Laura Lee Burch Needle Felt
Laura Lee Burch Needle Felt

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“That’s the thing with handmade items. They still have the person’s mark on them, and when you hold them, you feel less alone.”
― Aimee Bender, The Color Master: Stories


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