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Stores in Massachusetts That Buy Handmade

These 9 shops say they look for handmade, handcrafted or artisan-made work. All are in Massachusetts; see all 301 nationwide.

The 9 shops

Dorchester (Ashmont) · Boston

The Local Hand

Dorchester shop, gallery and community arts space selling handmade goods by local artists, with rotating art shows and workshops.

Heads up: At least 90% of their artists live or work in Massachusetts, and at least 50% are Black, Indigenous or people of color.

FormGiftsArtHome
South End · Boston

Trove on Tremont

Women-owned South End boutique of artisan goods from 75+ local artists.

Heads up: Handmade work only; terms aren't published.

FormGiftsHomeJewelry
Coolidge Corner · Brookline

Fire Opal

Shop of American handmade jewelry, ceramics and gifts, made by artists or in their studios.

Heads up: Products must be made by the artist or in their studio, with sustainable practices.

EmailJewelryCeramicsGifts
Malden Center · Malden

The Gallery@57

Volunteer-run, artist-run gift shop and online store in Malden Center representing 60+ local artists, artisans and authors, with exhibitions, readings and classes.

Heads up: Paid program: $100 yearly fee, waived (with a higher revenue share) depending on how much you volunteer.

FormIn personConsignment + feesArtJewelryHome
Topsfield

The Perfectly Imperfect Gift Shoppe

Heads up: Form heading says 2025; live page currently invites applications and publishes current store hours.

FormFinancial model, split, minimums and fees not published. Avoids duplicate product typesGiftsArt
Medford

4GoodVibes Gift Shop

Heads up: Second location 101 Kingston Collection Way, Kingston, MA 02364.

FormEmailHandmade/local artist and maker gift shops in MedfordGiftsHomeJewelry
Gloucester

Local Colors Artists' Cooperative

FormIn person35+ year artists’ cooperative + feesArtGiftsJewelry
Worcester

Worcester Center for Crafts Handcrafted Shop

Heads up: Craft center shop with published 50% consign on exhibition inventory.

FormEmailCurated craft shop at Worcester Center for Crafts. Exhibition-accepted pieces are sold under the Handcrafted consignment contract + feesCeramicsJewelryGifts
Hudson

Islay's Terrace Studio & Shop

EmailCurrently accepting artists and makers for consignment. Exact commission split not published on the Sell With Us page — confirm by email. Boutique maker shop — not a vendor mall.GiftsHomeArt

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