How it works

How We Connect Makers and Customers

Our marketplace is designed to bring together passionate makers and buyers who value craftsmanship — no middlemen, just real connections.

Become A Maker

Discover true craftsmanship each week

A guide to the best items from the best makers and the stories behind them.

Find Your Perfect Maker or Start a Custom Project.

Getting started is easy! Browse by category or location and explore Makers' portfolios to see past work, reviews, and specialties. When you're ready, message a Maker directly or click to Start A Project. Fill out the form with your exact requirements. From there, you collaborate with a skilled Maker and watch your one-of-a-kind creation come to life.

Makers apply to join the marketplace
We are a small community of experienced Makers who make everything by hand - no dropshipping allowed.
We curate and verify our Makers.
We want you to know you're supporting a real, vetted artisans, not mass producers or resellers.
Find exactly what you want.
Connect with a Maker directly or click to Start A Project to tell us what you want to bring your vision to life.
Your vision comes to life.
You can ask questions, request customizations, and build a connection with the person behind the product.

Step 1
Makers apply to join the marketplace
We stand for quality, authenticity, and community. Here's why that's important to us:

Curated Experience. An application process helps maintain a high standard of craftsmanship.

Protects the Community. We filter out mass producers and dropshippers, ensuring the space remains supportive of genuine, independent makers.

Respect for Craft. The process honors Makers by treating their work as something meaningful, not mass-market.

Long-Term Value. A curated, high-quality community attracts serious buyers and makers alike.
Step 2
We curate makers with our approval process
Our goals are to:

Build trust. Buyers feel confident knowing makers are real people, not drop-shippers or resellers.

Support Makers. Verification helps prevent imitation, fraud, and unfair competition.

Set a standard. Curation ensures every maker aligns with the marketplace’s values of creativity, craftsmanship, and ethical business.

Be different. A curated platform stands out from other marketplaces by offering a premium experience.
Step 3
Find exactly what you want
One-of-a-Kind Value. Custom items stand out in a world of generic goods—they're meaningful, memorable, and often handcrafted with care.

Collaboration with a Maker. Starting a project opens the door to a creative dialogue, turning a purchase into a co-creation.

Better Fit, Function, and Durability. Whether it’s a tailored piece of furniture, a personalized gift, or a made-to-order accessory, custom products often offer superior satisfaction and longevity.

Sustainable Choices. Custom often means less waste and more intention—made when needed, not mass-produced in bulk.
Step 4
Your vision comes to life.
Here's why custom is better:

Direct Relationship. Buyers can ask questions, request customizations, and build a connection with the person behind the product.

Customization & Collaboration. For made-to-order or bespoke items, direct communication makes it easy to align on vision, materials, and timeline.

Transparency. No middlemen means clear expectations on pricing, shipping, and product details.

Human-Centered Commerce. This approach supports meaningful transactions—not just financial, but relational and creative.