Honor two decades of Etsy with these 20 incredible small shops—one founded each year that Etsy’s been in the world.
Since 2005, extraordinary artists, makers, designers, and curators have been sharing their creative visions on Etsy, making it an incredibly inspiring place to shop and explore. To honor two decades of standout craftsmanship and millions of original pieces, we’re shining the spotlight on 20 shops that span Etsy’s history, with one seller who joined Etsy for every year of the company’s journey, so far.
Whether you’re a vintage design devotee, a style maven, or a crafter to the core, read on to discover a dazzling display of creativity and fresh finds—and see how special starts on Etsy. Spot something that catches your eye? Add it to your favorites so you can keep up with the shops you love and easily go back to find more gems.
1. Playful pins and paper goods from Boygirlparty (2005)
Shop wearable art and stationery from Boygirlparty
Illustrator and children’s book author Susie Ghahremani, owner of the San Diego-based shop Boygirlparty, has been selling her charming art in various forms—like enamel pins, stationery, notepads, and pocket mirrors—on Etsy since the company’s very first year. “I paint my illustrations and draw by hand, and everything I make ships from my house,” Susie says. “I hope that humanity comes through in every interaction people have with my shop!”
In her words: “I find it so satisfying to think of an idea, to refine that idea, and work toward creating it, and then to realize it as a final work. Sharing that final product with others only amplifies the feelings of satisfaction.”
2. Delightful dishes from Circa Ceramics (2006)
Shop dishware from Circa Ceramics
Chicago-based couple Nancy Pizarro Witt and Andy Witt have been crafting their durable, candy-colored, and thoroughly handmade ceramic mugs, bowls, and petite dishes for Circa Ceramics for about two decades. They make each highly giftable piece from scratch, glaze it, and adorn it with decals of their fun, quirky designs.
In their words: “We still make everything in-house,” Nancy says. “Some of our machinery is made by Andy. Molds are made by Andy. We make our own slip, and we're working on mixing our own clay. We still hand-pull our decal prints. We have a vibrant glaze color palette because we make our glazes.”
3. Everyday statement jewelry from Lingua Nigra (2007)
Shop jewelry from Lingua Nigra
Combining organic forms and etched textures with a more-is-more aesthetic, Alicia Goodwin handcrafts nature-inspired earrings, bold bangles, and hand-cut necklaces for her Chicago-based shop, Lingua Nigra. Each of her tactile jewelry pieces evokes a timeless feeling while pairing perfectly with special-occasion outfits and elevating your everyday get-ups, too.
In her words: “I hope people feel special [when they wear my pieces] and know that my hands have touched every single piece many times before it reaches them. The work isn't made on the fly. I take days, months, and usually years to create something that I love that I hope others will love as well.”
4. Creative stitching kits from Miniature Rhino (2008)
Shop DIY kits and patterns from Miniature Rhino
Ready to get your creativity flowing? Uncover the joys of hands-on crafting with a kit from Miniature Rhino. “Stitching is soothing, meditative, and gives me a serotonin boost,” says owner Jessica Marquez. To help you mend your favorite clothes and make wall-worthy monogrammed art, this Brooklyn-based shop offers beginner-friendly mending and stitching kits and downloadable patterns, as well as a thoughtfully curated collection of craft supplies and tools,
In her words: “In a world that’s increasingly digital, my goal is to offer something a little different: the surprise of snail mail, the joy of a new creative project, and a gentle nudge to tap into your own creativity.”
5. Wonderful wooden toys from Outside Everywhere (2009)
Shop wooden toys from Outside Everywhere
Woodworker Allison Catoe hand-carves wood into folksy, Waldorf-inspired toys for her Asheville-based shop Outside Everywhere. Her adorable, heirloom-quality collection of creatures celebrates the natural world, from sea to sky. Take your pick from a handmade menagerie of birds, woodland critters, dinosaurs, and the fantastical (think: dragons, unicorns, and cat-mermaids dubbed “purr-maids”). Or, celebrate a beloved pet with a custom wooden figurine to treasure forever.
In her words: “I absolutely love that I can hold a piece of wood and create a little animal from it with my own hands. I’m endlessly inspired by the natural world, and making my animal figurines brings me a little closer to it.”
6. Lovely leather bags from La Lisette (2010)
Shop leather bags from La Lisette
Leatherworker Lisette Eggink designs and sews her line of wallets, bag charms, and leather bags—including colorful clutches and bucket bags in the likeness of animals—using surplus Italian leathers, from her Amsterdam studio. With a focus on timeless and durable designs, La Lisette’s bags blend style with a playful streak. Fun fact: Her strawberry bucket bag was a 2020 Etsy Design Awards finalist!
In her words: “We only use overproduced and dead-stock leather from high-end fashion labels. This way, we stay true to our core values, minimize our environmental footprint, reduce the waste in the fashion industry,* and prevent unnecessary stock.”
7. Glittering jewelry from History Time Traveler (2011)
Shop jewelry from History Time Traveler. Photos by Gabriela Herman.
Whether you’re seeking something sparkly to wear to a soirée or something truly special for your jewelry collection, you’ll find glam, one-of-a-kind pieces in Sandra Paccione’s cabinet-of-curiosities-esque shop, History Time Traveler. A former archaeologist, this Brooklyn-based maker has a knack for unearthing unexpected vintage materials (think: golden hands, faux eyeballs, and seashells) and transforming them into wearable art, blending past and present, with a dash of surrealism and panache.
In her words: “My pieces will take you back in time. And, the best part is you get to wear them today and make your own stories with them.”
8. Energetic art prints from Luke Label (2012)
Shop art prints from Luke Label
Welcome to a world of joyful motion! Throughout Luke Lehenbauer’s body of artwork in his shop Luke Label, abstract figures, rendered as curvy, solid-colored shapes in a lively palette, are in constant moving-and-grooving motion: dancing, surfing, climbing, skateboarding. Inspired by some of the Cincinnati-based artist’s favorite activities, this collection of lively wall art—available as physical prints and digital downloads—brings an immediate burst of energy to any room where it’s displayed.
In his words: “What makes these figures unique is their ability to transcend gender, race, and age, allowing others to interpret them in their own ways for their own moments of happiness and healing.”
9. Sunlit patchwork from Design Meem (2013)
Shop home textiles from Design Meem
To create a stained-glass effect with fabric, Jessica Yoo, a fiber artist based outside of Seoul, puts her own fresh twist on traditional jogakbo, a style of patchwork used to stitch traditional Korean wrapping cloths called bojagi (or pojagi). Explore her exquisite hand-stitched curtains and window treatments in her shop Design Meem. Each of her breathtaking designs—with geometric patterns or imagery inspired by trees, spiderwebs, and roses—lets in sunlight and glimpses of the outside world, with a radiant, color-infused glow.
In her words: “Anyone can mimic the look of a bojagi patchwork, but they cannot create special, quality patchwork without learning the traditional techniques of the original. Our shop has a reputation for authentic, quality bojagi patchwork.”
10. Joyful, blown-glass homewares from Maria Ida Designs (2014)
Shop glassware from Maria Ida Designs
"Color is a vessel for joy,” says Maria Struk, a glass artist based in Vancouver. And looking at her vibrant vases, tie-dyed tumblers, and confetti-colored bowls, with their swirling, marbled surfaces, it’s impossible not to feel the upbeat energy that Maria breathes into every gorgeous piece of glassware in her shop Maria Ida Designs. Using a mix of curvy shapes and bright pops of color, she creates truly one-of-a-kind homewares that deliver delight to any space.
In her words: “I want my glass to bring people a sense of joy and happiness when they look at it. I use a lot of bright colors, so I'm hoping to evoke a childlike playfulness with my pieces.”
11. Felted feathered friends from Grey Wren Studio (2015)
Shop needlefelted gifts from Grey Wren Studio
You can practically hear wing flapping and chirping just looking at Rosie Gittens’s impeccable bird sculptures in her shop Grey Wren Studio, based in Leicester, United Kingdom. Take your pick from elegant white ravens, adorable fairy wrens, rainbow-colored robins, and other creatures made from needle-felted wool—a perfect gift for birders in your life (including yourself!).
In her words: “I hope people feel peace when they look at my little birds and animals on a shelf or in their creative workspace.”
12. Bejeweled bugs from Atelier Noboru (2016)
Shop embroidered art from Atelier Noboru
A Paris fashion designer-turned-artist, Noboru creates one-of-a-kind, faux insect shadow boxes for his shop, Atelier Noboru. To realize his artistic vision, he uses labor-intensive historical embroidery methods, including a technique called tambour or Lunéville embroidery, which requires a specialized hook tool. Inspired by the natural world and handcrafted with sparkling materials (like rhinestones, pearls, and vintage beads) and floral embellishments, each framed dragonfly, spider, and bee showcases exceptional craftsmanship and winged beauty.
In his words: “The embroidery technique I use is typically used in haute couture, making it inaccessible to most people. I want my work to evoke emotion, while making it accessible to as many people as possible.”
13. Sleek, salvaged-wood decor from SO-SO (2017)
Shop vases and light fixtures from SO-SO
Creative duo Maria Santos and João Marques work with wood they personally source from local forests in Portugal to handcraft smooth, curvy vases, mushroom-shaped table lamps, and glowing pendant lights. Imbued with a sense of place, each special piece showcases the wood’s gorgeous natural palette and patterns.
In their words: “The majority of the pieces that we create are made with wood that we collect from Sintra forest and Cascais, from trees that are cut to prevent fires and accidents.”
14. Epic fiber works from AnnBaranovaArt (2018)
Shop artwork from AnnBaranovaArt
Ukrainian fiber artist Anna Baranova, based in The Netherlands, creates sculptural textile wall art. Her layered, dimensional pieces echo the organic forms of coral reefs and the rhythms of the North Sea, while exploring themes of memory and migration. She says, “My work grew from a deep need to reconnect with nature and heritage, using slow, meditative techniques to create pieces that feel both timeless and personal.” From small monochrome panels to epic, wall-spanning installations, her modular pieces can be combined to create large-scale compositions tailored to architectural spaces.
In her words: “I work exclusively with natural, sustainable materials, most of which are sourced and spun in Ukraine, supporting local producers and preserving artisanal traditions.”
15. Custom portrait prints from InkfulPrintCo (2019)
Shop custom art from InkfulPrintCo
Art is a celebration of life in Louise McCabe’s UK-based linoprint shop, InkfulPrintCo. All hand-drawn, hand-carved, and hand-printed, her custom prints commemorate the special people, places, and moments in her customers’ lives, with portraits of homes and wedding venues, beloved pets, and loving couples. Louise also creates heartfelt family portraits with a montage of meaningful imagery in her “Story of Us” series. The artist says, “Each of my custom prints is completely unique and tells a unique story.”
In her words: “I've heard stories of how couples met, stories about people who are no longer with us, stories of really beautiful pets. It's such an honor to work with these memories to make something special.”
16. Prismatic glassware from Catskill Glassworks (2020)
Shop glassware from Catskill Glassworks
Glass artist Chad Davis, founder of Catskill Glassworks, expertly crafts his collection of gem-toned cocktail mixing glasses, drinking glasses and carafes, footed bowls, and vases from his workshop in East Durham, New York. Deftly turning molten glass into breathtaking blown-glass designs, Chad doesn’t use molds, so each piece, though similar in shape and size, has its own beautiful and subtle differences.
In his words: “For me, creating something truly original comes with time and determination. I usually start simple and add and subtract over time until I get something that functions and looks distinct.”
17. Vibrant furnishings from Epoxy Coffee Table Shop (2021)
Shop furniture from Epoxy Coffee Table Shop
Tabletops double as vivid abstract art in Kagan Gursoy’s shop, Epoxy Coffee Table Shop. Inspired by a blend of traditional Anatolian craftsmanship and modern minimalist design, he handcrafts each piece from his home studio in Aydin, Türkiye. “I’m passionate about sharing a piece of my culture through every item I make,” he notes. Adorned with pulsating colors, geometric shapes, and ocean waves, Kagan’s glossy paintings and artful tables radiate cheerful color.
In his words: “My creative process is a mix of curiosity, observation, and a lot of trial and error. I often find inspiration in everyday life—colors, textures, emotions, or even a random thought can spark an idea.”
18. Vintage Italian design from Buzzi Gang (2022)
Shop Italian vintage from Buzzi Gang
Equipped with a keen eye and a deep knowledge of design, Paul Jacobs and his wife Anna travel through Italy several times a year and fill their truck to the brim with a dazzling array of vintage Italian design objects for their shop Buzzi Gang, based near Florence. To brighten your home and elevate your space, explore their extraordinary bounty of luminous light fixtures, stylish furniture, and elegant tableware made from gorgeous materials, like smooth alabaster, gleaming chrome and steel, and legendary Murano glass.**
In his words: “I look for true craftsmanship, for objects that bring lasting joy—maybe even forever.”
19. Evocative scented candles from Kandlery by Cozy Lively Scent (2023)
Shop candles from Kandlery by Cozy Lively Scent
“Growing up in Thailand and traveling across Asia, I was surrounded by scents that brought calm, comfort, and connection,” says Mint Pattanan Ketthin, owner of the Texas-based Etsy shop, Kandlery by Cozy Lively Scent. Inspired by her roots, her shop specializes in small batch, hand-poured candles made with natural ingredients, like coconut-apricot wax and wooden wicks, and fragrances—like rosewater lychee and yuzu and shiso leaf—that, as she says, “capture the essence of Asian culture and memories.”
In her words: “Kandlery is proudly immigrant-founded, woman-owned, and AAPI-led. I want each candle to be more than just a scent, but a gentle reminder to slow down, breathe, and savor small moments of peace.”
20. Made-to-last kids clothes from Poppette Shop (2024)
Shop children’s clothing from Poppette Shop
Designer-seamstress (and mom!) Megan Camille Rork makes kids clothes for everyday life, all designed for ease of movement and freedom of play for Poppette Shop. From her workspace in Chicago, Megan designs original clothing patterns and sews each rick-rack-trimmed chore coat, twirl-ready dress, and sunny summer set—all inspired by her 3-year-old muse.
In her words: “I intend that all my pieces are heirloom, pass-them-on-pieces that can bring joy and be used for years to come.”
Bonus: Beautiful basketry from asprinklebasket (2025)
Shop baskets from asprinklebasket. Photos by: Balsam Business Photography
Expertly woven from rattan reed, Amanda Sprinkle’s colorful, contemporary take on heritage basketry combines traditional Appalachian and Indigenous techniques with modern flourishes, like vessels with ombré curls and woven wall art. A member of the Appalachian Creatives Collective, this Virginia-based artisan’s baskets—available in her Etsy shop asprinklebasket—are as practical as they are beautiful.
In her words: “Basketry has a deep root in Appalachian culture, serving essential roles in farming, gathering, and storage. Inspired by this history, I draw ideas from traditional forms, pictures, and conversations with friends and family.”
Photos courtesy of each Etsy seller, unless otherwise noted. Additional research, reporting, and writing by Divya Sharma and Blair Smith.
*Descriptions of the environmental attributes of any items on Etsy are based solely on Seller’s listing information.
**Etsy does not evaluate vintage items’ condition and authenticity. Descriptions of the environmental attributes of any items on Etsy are based solely on seller’s listing information.
