Your 2023 Guide To: Local Makers & Artisans in Asheville, North Carolina
Your 2023 Guide To: Local Makers & Artisans in Asheville, North Carolina
One of the many reasons we love Asheville is for its amazing community of local makers and artisans!
These small business owners excel at their unique craft and you can shop their locally handmade goods through their websites linked in this guide ✨
1. Kai Leia Clay
Instagram: @kai.leia.claystudio
Kai Leia Clay is a woman owned polymer clay small business that creates Lightweight, hypoallergenic jewelry for the most sensitive skin. Created with TLC in the beautiful Asheville mountains.
2. Lexi & Co
Instagram: @lexi.and.co
Introducing Lexi & Co– a up and coming local small family business crafting delightful pet accessories since 2022. Nestled in the heart of our WNC community, they specialize in creating high-quality dog bandanas, adorable dog toys, and playful cat toys that add a touch of joy to every furry friend's life. From wagging tails to purring whiskers, Lexi & Co is here to bring smiles and tail wags to pets and pet parents alike.
3. Livin Freely
Instagram: @livinfreelystudio
Livin Freely is a one woman-owned business featuring handmade bohemian style jewelry. From mushroom pendants and gemstone bracelets to moon phase necklaces and celestial earrings, each piece is inspired by a love for nature and the universe.
4. Moonshine Ceramics
Instagram: @moonshineceramics
My business was born on an Appalachian Trail thru hike – now I try to somehow capture the vast beauty of Mother Nature in pottery. I desire for my pieces to kindle your adventurous spirit and to keep the outdoors alive in your hearts.
5. Hemlock Pointe
Instagram: @hemlock_pointe
Hemlock Pointe is a small business nestled in the breathtaking mountains of Western North Carolina. We are a passionate soap, candle, and fragrance company dedicated to crafting exquisite products that captivate your senses.
6. Botanical Tortoise Co.
Instagram: @botanicaltortoiseco
My name is Becca and I forage and source flowers, press them and place them in resin jewelry. I add stones and other natural components to make the pieces unique! My motto is always wear nature.
7. Apothepurity
Instagram: @apothepurity
Apothepurity is an organic body product company on a mission to inspire you to live pure. Many of the herbs they use are grown organically in their own gardens. For each product sold, a tree is planted in our region through One Tree!
8. Telle / of the Hills
Instagram: @telleofthehills
Handcrafted jewelry and objects made in the Appalachians using thoughtfully sourced and recycled materials. My operation is small, but my philosophy is that every action matters. I annually donate a portion of proceeds to organizations that support food sovereignty and environmental conservation in this region.
9. The White Crowe
Instagram: @thewhitecrowe
The White Crowe is the fine art studio of Lauren Crowe who specializes in relief printmaking. Each design is meticulously crafted from hand-carved blocks and published in limited editions. This intentional, handmade process creates textures, embossing, and unique imperfections, giving each piece its distinct character.
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