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Verified : Handmade

Our marketplace features authentic, original works produced with the care, dexterity, and judgment of an artisan who, at some point in the process, could ruin the work.

We actively encourage, promote, and support businesses using in-house production who restrict outsourcing to faithful reproductions of one-of-a-kind pieces.

Learn what handmade means to us

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No Listing Fees

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Handmade Only

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Member Owned & Run

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Creative Community

We sell handmade goods fairly.

Our sellers’ artisanal processes ensure only authentically artisanal products are available for purchase.

Businesses choose their own promotions and product bundles for customers – we never ask sellers to undervalue their work.

Our 12% sales commission is simple and transparent: No listing fees, no renewal fees and no weird advertising fees.

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Be the first to know about cooperative news and updates, handmade picks and finds, and artisan inspirations and stories

Hi there! We’re the Artisans Cooperative.

We shine a light on all the wonderful artisans that keep handmade craft alive by co-operating a better online marketplace handmade goods.

Founded in October 2023 as an ethical alternative to Etsy following the #EtsyStrike, our business is cooperatively owned by our diversity of members: handcrafting artisans, community supporters and loyal customers.

Our community gathers on Discord, where you can join us to meet other amazing handmade artists and the supporters that keep them in business.

Own the Marketplace. Become a Member.

Join our cooperative community of artisans, supporters, and partners who enjoy:

  • Choice of Lower Commission Rates
  • Free Featured Marketing
  • Inclusive Community of Hand Crafters
  • Governance rights (democratic control)
  • Financial rights (profit-sharing)
  • Password Manager
  • Encrypted Zoom Alternative
  • Secure Google Drive Alternative
  • Publication Discounts
Learn about membership
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