Watch your back, Etsy, there’s another website featuring arts and crafts products by independent designers, and it’s called Supermarket.
While Supermarket doesn’t yet have the range of products or designers using their site that Etsy does, it’s well worth the browsing time. Items are split into three main divisions: “wear + carry” (clothing, accessories, etc.), “space + place” (home goods, etc.), and “paper + prints” (stationary and posters). Unlike Etsy, there isn’t a “Vintage” category, so most products are home-made, though many from recycled materials. You can search by key word or designer, or sort by “Newest,” “Most popular,” or “Most comments.” To purchase anything, you’ll need to set up an account first.
Here are 5 amazing finds under $50 that we found on Supermarket:
Check out Tamé, the design label of a Montreal based craftswoman, for their eclectic leather knot necklaces that have been featured in Real Simple. Their signature design comes in different colors or multi-color combinations, but we like the versatile black option below. A great deal for only $30 .
We love the life-like detailing of this delicate small hydrangea flower necklace, from Boston-based designer Twigs and Heather. Cast in silver from an actual flower, it has an interesting history behind its design. As the designer explains on Twigs and Heather’s Supermarket page, “My twin Kerry loves these plants. She nurtures them and they grow beautifully. I wanted to cast one for her and I am thrilled with the results.” It’s these unique stories that make Etsy and Supermarket products so meaningful. For only $45, this sweet and petite necklace would make a great gift or stocking stuffer. The price tag even includes the sterling silver chain, shown below.
Looking for something with minimal, streamlined design? Check out this $32 threaded moonstone necklace, from Austin, Texas designer Anne Kiel. Hanging from a wire so thin it’s almost invisible, this natural faceted moonstone adds visual interest right at your throat. Bella, I think this necklace is for you.
How about an accessory that’s functional? Look no further than this $38 “Spare Pocket” by Po Campo, based out of Chicago. Designed with bikers in mind, this product is made out of water-resistant fabric and cinches around your ankle, arms, or bike bars to provide you with “just enough room for the necessities, with reflectivity to get you noticed.” We love this product but, Po Campo, we have to point out: no way is anyone going biking in red heels!
Finally, with chilly fall weather around the corner, we love this $32 hand crotched “Smugglers” neck warmer in Spice from Pittsburgh designer Nina Ramone. Made from a mixture of lambs wool and acrylic yarn, Ramone guarantees it’s “always soft, never scratchy.” The warm Spice color feels perfect for autumn, but if you don’t agree you can customize your order in any one of a dozen plus available shades (see below).
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