Handmade items carry something special that mass-produced goods simply can’t replicate — the unmistakable touch of human creativity and care. Yet many talented makers struggle to translate that magic ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Verdon is a veteran retail reporter based in Northern New Jersey. Handmade items by MakerPlace by Michaels seller Jande Laulu ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Verdon is a veteran retail reporter based in Northern New Jersey. Michaels sees its MakerPlace by Michaels online marketplace ...

Crochet is experiencing a resurgence as one of the most popular crafts in the handmade goods market. As consumer interest in unique, handcrafted items grows, YourCrochet sheds light on the rising ...

At the Birmingham Bloomfield Arts Center, over 200 artists are participating in the annual Holiday Shop, offering a variety of handmade gift items for this holiday season. The 43rd edition is a one-of ...

The Land of the Loon Festival in Virginia this weekend will be a one-stop shop for unique art, crafts, food, and entertainment. It kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday with a parade down Chestnut Street. Then ...

BAY CITY, MI – A gift store in downtown Bay City that specializes in handmade items is looking for a new owner. Capri Wisniewski, owner of Half Mile Handmade, 910 Washington Ave., said she’s looking ...

If you bought items from Sak Saum at last weekend’s Front Range Makers Market, you help prevent and create awareness around human trafficking in Cambodia. “It’s (trafficking) shifting to other forms ...