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Bags & Leather (7)
- Artifact Bags Rustic, very durable bags and some clothing.
- BirdieBlue Bags and wallets made from recycled ski wear.
- Last Manner Curated everyday carry items for men, many you won't find elsewhere.
- Saddleback Leather Full-grain leather bags and accessories built to outlast you.
- Satchel and Page Heirloom leather bags, jackets and wallets, sold only direct.
- Second String Leather Company Wallets and leather goods made in Grand Rapids from repurposed vintage sports gear. US & Canada
- Tom Bihn Thoughtfully designed travel and everyday bags, built in Seattle.
Bath & Beauty (16)
- Bee Bella Fair-trade beeswax lip balm and hand lotion, with recyclable tubes. US only
- Boreal Folk Personal care products with a strong sustainability story.
- ecosh Herbal supplement blends rooted in a relationship with nature.
- Gamine Parfums Offbeat fragrances with an authentic founder story and lovely packaging. US only
- Honeybadger Homestead Handcrafted tallow balms, soaps and honey from local ingredients.
- Ibiza Hair Brushes Handmade hair brushes from Spain and Germany.
- Island Thyme Botanicals Natural skin care made in their own small factory, with some botanicals grown on site. US only
- Jack 59 Indigenous, women-owned maker of shampoo bars and bath products.
- LoveFresh Natural soaps, lotions and cleaners that smell wonderful.
- Maison Jacynthe Women-owned Quebec maker of skin care and supplements.
- Marin Skin care made from lobster glycoproteins.
- Ocean Bottom Soap Soaps and beauty products for very sensitive skin, made with care by the owner. Canada only
- Shankara Ayurvedic skin care made with pure, effective ingredients.
- Soap for Goodness Sake Organic handmade soap and shampoo bars.
- Topsy Blends All-natural skin care with well-researched ingredients and clear explanations of each. US only
- Wet Shaving Products Shave soaps and long-lasting fragrances.
Chocolate & Sweets (30)
- AndSons Chocolate truffles from the sons of a Beverly Hills chocolate shop, in striking packaging.
- Assumption Abbey Fruitcake from Trappist monks, with one email a year.
- Bell Stone Toffee Crunchy toffee that won't break your teeth.
- Brittle Brothers Peanut brittle from a founder who cares more about the candy than the packaging.
- Chocolatia Sustainable, female-run chocolate maker in Scotland. UK only
- Christopher Elbow Chocolates Handmade chocolates and bonbons with seasonal designs, plus an advent calendar.
- Clandestine Chocolates Artful chocolates.
- Dandelion Chocolate Sustainable bean-to-bar chocolate from San Francisco.
- Dietsch Brothers Multi-generation family maker of ice cream, chocolates and candy.
- Dorinda's Chocolates Family-run Nevada chocolatier that gives back to its community.
- Emporio Rulli Authentic Italian pastries, including seasonal ones, by mail order.
- Fruition Chocolate Excellent single-origin chocolate bars and coated nuts.
- Goodnow Farms chocolate Single-origin chocolate bars from a mom-and-pop maker in Massachusetts.
- Hilliard's Candy Classic chocolates and candy with rich flavors and old-fashioned packaging.
- Honoka'a Chocolate Company Artisan chocolates from a small maker in Honoka'a, Hawaii.
- Hummingbird Chocolate Craft chocolate and confections made with great ingredients. Canada only
- Kakawa Chocolate House Historic chocolate elixirs with recipes spanning 1000 BC to the 1900s. US only
- Leckerlee Small-batch soft lebkuchen, baked shortly before shipping and packed in decorative tins.
- Legacy Chocolate Premium chocolate truffles from a small maker.
- The Little Fat Girl Black-owned bakery known for vegan brownies, listed alongside Chicago's hometown Garrett popcorn.
- Masri Sweets Middle Eastern sweets from a three-generation family business.
- McCrea's Fresh, locally sourced caramels.
- MumsKitchens NYC Caribbean baked goods and treats from family recipes, like carrot cake and fishcakes.
- O&H Bakery Small family bakery in the Midwest making traditional Danish kringle that ships and freezes well.
- Peace by Chocolate Chocolate from a company founded by Syrian refugees, whose story became a movie.
- River Sea chocolates Chocolate made from cocoa shipped by sailboat from South America.
- Spinnaker Chocolate Chocolate known for its inclusion bars.
- Termini Brothers Bakery Old-time family bakery making cookies, cakes and pies.
- The Toffee House English toffee as close to grandma's as you'll get.
- Town's Toffee High-quality toffee.
Clothing & Shoes (36)
- 4 Objects Women-owned, bootstrapped maker of sustainable clothing built to last. Ships worldwide
- Agenda Trading Funny, outdoorsy T-shirts designed and printed in-house, from a business that started in a Mississippi garage.
- Bread and Water Printshop Well-designed, high-quality printed T-shirts.
- Cedar & Vine Women-owned maker of linen clothing.
- Dodd's Shoes Small-town shoe store that carries shoes you can't find on the big sites.
- Echoes of Antiquity Clever, fun printed clothing from a very small shop.
- EKO clothing Women's clothing with great style, quality and price. Ships worldwide
- Elila Woman-owned maker of bras for plus-size bodies. US & Canada
- Glerups Wool slippers that are warm without being too warm.
- Grip6 Minimalist, infinitely adjustable belts, plus wallets and clothing.
- Jaxon Howell Handmade custom hats with close attention to detail.
- John’s Crazy Socks Fun socks from a company run by an adult with Down syndrome, with handwritten notes.
- Laslyn Alpaca Alpaca socks and other alpaca goods. Canada only
- Martial Organic, well-designed clothing for lifting and everyday wear.
- Mes Chaussettes Rouges Socks that arrive in a lovely bag with a hand-addressed label. Ships worldwide
- MESSAGE Footwear Slippers, slides and mules handcrafted in Portugal from sustainable materials. US only
- Nod Sleepwear Women's sleepwear redesigned for comfort, in eco-friendly fabric. Canada only
- Origin USA Clothing and boots made entirely from American-sourced materials.
- OrNot Bike clothing made in small batches in California, for serious riders and everyone else.
- Pact Organic cotton clothing with little packaging and no plastic.
- Paynter Clothing with great quality and great stories behind it. UK only
- Pilgrim Surf & Supply Family-owned surf shop with clothing, boards and a love of art and music. Ships worldwide
- Portland Gear Travel gear and heavy sweatshirts, well made and fairly priced.
- Princess Awesome Clothing with planets, pi and STEM designs that doesn't stereotype girls.
- Rain Clothing Co Swimwear and activewear from honest, hardworking, fun people. US only
- Raygun Funny, progressive T-shirts and gifts designed and printed in Des Moines.
- Ridge Merino Durable merino wool clothing for the outdoors.
- Rustek Hats Hats and beanies in natural materials.
- Savant Studios Artisanal objects and clothing. Ships worldwide
- Thursday Boots Well-made boots at fair prices, with consistent sizing.
- Traisto Silk scarves, hats and bags dyed by hand with natural dyes in Greece. Europe
- True Orange Boutique Cheerful boutique in downtown Clemson with clothing and gifts for teen girls.
- Upstate MN Shop of small-maker apparel and accessories, with handwritten notes in every order.
- Weavers of Ireland Irish flat caps with great quality and a good story.
- Werable Clothing and accessories designed for people with accessibility needs.
- Wild Rye Women-run B Corp making mountain bike, ski and everyday clothing in Ketchum, Idaho. US only
Coffee & Tea (18)
- Alpha Coffee Coffee from a roaster that has given away more than 24,000 pounds to good causes.
- Anthony's Instant coffee that actually tastes good, in thoughtful, sustainable packaging.
- Blacksmith Coffee Roastery Female-owned coffee roaster working out of an old blacksmith shop in Little Sweden, USA.
- Breakaway Matcha Matcha, houjicha and ceramics from a founder who handwrites a note with every order.
- Escatto Cold brew coffee that even a coffee hater enjoys. Canada only
- Highwire Coffee Roasters Approachable, consistently excellent coffee from experienced roasters. US only
- J-Tea Taiwanese oolongs sourced directly from small farms by an owner who knows tea deeply.
- Just Add Honey Black-owned family tea company that travels the world for ethically sourced leaves.
- Just Coffee Fair-trade co-op roasting coffee and making hot chocolate.
- Kimlyparc Vegan instant coffee with clean ingredients.
- Methodical Coffee Coffee roaster that supports small farmers and runs four cafes in Greenville.
- Murrelet Herb Farm Teas and herbs grown, picked and dried by hand on a sustainably run farm.
- Narrowboat Coffee Fresh-roasted coffees named after England's canals. UK only
- No. 6 Depot Coffee Small-batch coffee roasted in the oldest train station in the Berkshires.
- Prestogeorge Coffee & Tea Expertly roasted coffee and a wide tea selection from a longtime local shop.
- PT's Coffee Award-winning direct-trade coffee roasted in Topeka.
- Tea Lyra High-quality loose tea at good prices.
- Utopian Coffee Award-winning coffee roaster with close relationships with coffee farmers.
Home (20)
- Alora Ambiance Woman-owned, Italy-inspired home fragrance and reed diffusers.
- Beego Handmade Handmade reusable goods in adorable seasonal fabrics.
- Bright Endeavors Candles and diffusers from a social enterprise that trains young moms in Chicago.
- By The Nook Personalized heirloom woven blankets.
- Common Goods One shop for 400+ independent Canadian brands, from housewares to clothing. Canada only
- Dharma + Dwell Shop of high-quality sustainable products for everyday living.
- Farmgirl Flowers Unusual flower arrangements at fair prices, with real dedication to growers.
- The Glass House Store Stained glass art, from salt dishes to sculptures, shipped within a day.
- Goodee Thoughtfully designed home goods from makers around the world.
- Harbor Farm Christmas wreaths from a small family business with personal service.
- Kaars Online Candles in all kinds of scents, shapes and colors. Europe
- Keap Candles Scented candles made with care, and Wirecutter's favorite pick. US only
- Le Sas Bon Candles and home fragrance from a small New York maker on Orchard Street.
- Marley's Monsters Reusable cloth towels, sponges and more, made to keep stuff out of landfills.
- Ngala trading Home decor sourced from South Africa, with outstanding service.
- P+V Home decor and entertaining goods with outstanding design.
- Revolution Wool Company Wool bedding and other wool goods from a small local company.
- sustainable haus Non-toxic, plastic-free cleaning and personal care products.
- Wabi Sabi Goods from Japanese artisans, including traditional incense, glass and pottery.
- Weaver Green Rugs and home furnishings made from recycled plastic bottles in the UK. Ships worldwide
Jewelry & Accessories (6)
- Anne Koplik Designs Family-owned New York maker of enamel and crystal jewelry, in business 45 years.
- Betsy Frost Design Handmade jewelry and classy gifts, a reliable answer to gift-giving for years.
- Bottled Up Designs Affordable jewelry made from reclaimed antique glass, each with a tag telling the glass's story.
- Knotzland Bowties and lavalieres made from repurposed fabric by a Black woman artist.
- Nickel & Suede Woman-founded maker of distinctive jewelry, handbags and accessories.
- Taylor Custom Rings Small family business making ethical, carefully crafted fine jewelry.
Kids & Games (8)
- Bla Bla Dolls Whimsical, durable hand-knit dolls.
- Brodali Personalized teddy bears with a name or message. Canada only
- CHARM IT! Detailed charms for kids, like a lunchbox that opens and an axolotl that swivels.
- ezpz! Feeding gear for babies and toddlers, designed with pediatric feeding specialists and tested for safety.
- House of Marbles Family-owned maker of marbles, toys and traditional games. Ships worldwide
- Magnetic Poetry The original magnetic word kits, still creative fun.
- Monkey Fish Toy store full of hands-on games and toys, with excellent online service.
- Wargames Atlantic Tabletop miniatures and wargames from an independent US maker. Ships worldwide
Kitchen & Table (20)
- Bernal Cutlery Kitchen knife specialists, including a carbon steel bread knife worth seeking out.
- Bitch Creek Ceramics Hand-thrown, hand-carved pottery with wonderfully satisfying textures. Ships worldwide
- Craighill Company Everyday tools designed and refined in-house by a small Brooklyn team.
- Daisy Makes Cake pop forms and cutters from founders with a clever idea.
- Deneen Pottery Hand-thrown mugs from a solar-powered pottery, the official mug of the National Park Service.
- Dinner with Barkley Small-batch ceramic spoon rests, kitchenware and aprons.
- Feldspar Pottery Handmade English bone china from Devon, well priced and quick to ship overseas.
- Heath Ceramics Durable tableware in beautiful shapes and colors, from a small factory.
- Indian Pueblo Store Pueblo pottery mugs from a store owned by the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico.
- Kehoe Carbon Cookware Hand-forged carbon steel cookware, beautiful and functional.
- Material Stylish kitchenware in quality materials.
- Montana knife company Knives made in Montana, built to last for generations.
- MZ Design Wooden kitchen tools and boards in New Zealand native woods, beautiful and functional. New Zealand
- Nama High-quality juicers and nut milk makers.
- Piper Single-origin pepper and beautiful, easy-to-use grinders with no plastic.
- SKT Ceramics Porcelain tableware with the maker's personality in every piece. US only
- STEELPORT Knife Co. Premium kitchen knives made in Portland from US-sourced materials.
- Vermont Spoon Handmade wooden kitchen tools.
- Wolf Ceramics Simple, beautiful handmade dinnerware, mugs and vases. US & Canada
- Words with Boards Personalized cutting boards, trivets, coasters and ornaments.
Outdoors & Sport (12)
- Bridge Bike Works Carbon fiber bicycles built entirely in North America.
- Bridge BUILT High-quality fitness equipment with real attention to detail.
- Dera A running belt you forget you're wearing.
- High Country Gardens Native plants that support wildlife and use water wisely.
- Homestead Culture Seeds for passionate gardeners, homesteaders and permaculture fans. US & Canada
- Mache Non-toxic yoga mats, wooden blocks and storage, almost all made in the US.
- Mill City Running Family-owned running store and a Twin Cities community favorite.
- MODE Beach Company Stylish, lightweight beach chairs and Turkish towels. US only
- Rana Golf Golf bags sized for toddlers.
- Reno Fly Shop Fly fishing gear from a knowledgeable, patient shop in Reno. US only
- ROAD iD Personalized ID bracelets.
- Victory Custom Athletic Made-in-USA baseball uniforms and pants.
Pantry (36)
- Ale-8-One Kentucky's century-old ginger soda, from a fourth-generation family company.
- American Vinegar Works Craft fermented vinegars that are as practical as they are delicious.
- Anderson House Freeze-dried soup mixes from a small business.
- bhn Small-batch, minimal-intervention Oregon wines unlike others in the region. US only
- Big Spoon Roasters Small-batch nut butters and bars with inventive flavors and few ingredients.
- Bola Granola Granola worth ordering direct, at a fair price.
- Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Vermont hot sauces and goat milk caramel made from local peppers.
- CharMan Hot sauce made from chiles grown around Ojai, California.
- Community Grains Minimally processed flour, bread and pasta from farmers outside industrial agriculture.
- Corto Olive oil, priced at or below Amazon and shipped in a beautiful box.
- Dancing Foods Olive oil from a women-owned family orchard in Greece.
- Diaspora Co. Single-origin spices from India, fresh, ethically sourced and tested for heavy metals.
- Farm to People Food from local farmers, like a farmers market delivered.
- Farmers Best Popcorn Very good popcorn.
- Grand Teton Ancient Grains Ancient grains grown by the sellers and shipped soon after harvest. US only
- Heal The Earth Adopt an avocado tree and get its fruit shipped to you. US only
- Indri Vanilla Vanilla beans and cacao nibs sourced to support farmers, with recipes and a lively community.
- Jacobsen Salt Co. Sea salt with great flavor and texture.
- Joey's Hot Sauce Small-batch organic hot sauces, from mild to very hot.
- La Boite New York Creative herb and spice blends from New York with real depth of flavor.
- Maine Grains Outstanding flour and whole grains from Maine, with friendly service. US only
- Maker Milk Protein-fortified oat milk powder from a small family company. US only
- Moink Grass-fed beef, pork, chicken and wild salmon from a small farm co-op. US only
- Nutman Gourmet snacks and candy, packed locally and loved by local hospitals. US only
- Oaktown Spice Shop Exotic, always-fresh spices with recipe cards, from a shop that champions Bay Area makers.
- Pennyroyal cheese Extraordinary goat cheese from a small farm.
- Penzeys Spices High-quality spices from a company that uses commerce to build community.
- Point Reyes Cheese Fourth-generation, women-owned family farm making cheese on the California coast.
- Rancho Gordo Heirloom beans, grains and chiles, sourced from small farmers they work with closely.
- The Real Dill Bloody Mary mix and pickles with real crunch and a kick.
- Rebel Cheese Award-winning dairy-free cheese cultured from real nuts.
- Reluctant Trading Experiment Special peppercorns and spices bought direct from growers.
- Seed + Mill Tahini and seed-based foods from New York, including a chocolate tahini sauce.
- Sugarbush Farm Maple syrup, cheddar and other Vermont foods made on a family farm.
- We love jam Handmade jams, ketchup and barbecue sauce, each with a story.
- Well Your World Salt-, oil- and sugar-free plant-based foods, including a well-loved "cheese" sauce.
Paper, Art & Books (19)
- Alpenstock Press Hand-lettered, illustrated notecards that make you want to write to someone. US only
- Anna Brones Papercut art turned into prints, calendars and stickers.
- Banned Books Box Curated sets of banned books, monthly or on demand.
- Bell’s Books Rare books from a family bookstore in Palo Alto, now run by the founder's daughter.
- Bookshop.org Buy books online and share the profit with independent bookstores.
- Browsers Bookshop Independent bookstore that wraps every book in brown paper and string.
- CHIIZII Limited-edition fine art prints full of color and culture.
- Curly Girl Design Greeting cards with unique designs and the right message.
- E. Frances Paper Cards, notes and wrapping paper made from original hand-painted art.
- Herb Lester Associates Illustrated maps and offbeat travel guides, including maps of cities in famous books.
- Highlander Pens One-of-a-kind handcrafted pens from a husband-and-wife shop, fairly priced.
- Libro.fm Audiobooks that support the local bookstore of your choice.
- Lost Art Press Woodworking books printed in the USA.
- P.Marin Art prints, children's books and cards that celebrate kindness. US only
- Simplified Planners and organizing tools for women.
- Tiny and Snail Hand-drawn greeting cards from two sisters who put real care into every one.
- Ugmonk Analog note-taking systems and well-made goods from a small studio in Pennsylvania.
- Yoseka Stationery Stationery store with fountain pens, inks, planners and helpful videos.
- Yuile Street Studio Truly handmade cards from a small studio in Melbourne. Australia