Over 1,350 independent Maine makers, shops, and artisans — shop online, ship anywhere, or find them on your next visit.
Hand-crafted ice-fishing tip-up traps built in Monmouth since 1979, made from sanded ash and oak with marine polyurethane finish and stainless hardware to last a lifetime on Maine's lakes.
Freeport-based curated British tea ritual brand. Premium teas and accessories for an at-home British tea experience.
Gray-based maker of recycled-wood clogs and sandals. Sustainable, USA-made footwear designed for comfort and longevity.
Sidney-based affordable crystal jewelry and home decor. Kennebec Valley statement-piece brand.
Jeffrey Lipton Pottery is an independent art & music business based in Kennebec Valley, Maine. Shop online or find them on your next visit to Maine.
At Jessica Johnson Beauty, our mission is to liberate women from costly, time consuming beauty routines.
Scarborough-based Maine author shop. Books, signed copies, and bookish merch.
Jill McGowan is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Kennebunkport-based cooking classes and pizza parties. Wood-fired workshops on the Southern Maine coast.
Independent coffee shop and café in Skowhegan's historic Flat Iron district — opened July 2023 by former firefighter Joe Almand after a career-ending accident.
Mapleton-based affordable Aroostook County clothing boutique. Quality fashion that doesn’t break the bank.
In a studio overlooking hayfields and woodlands in the central Maine highlands, I design, weave, and finish scarves, shawls, clothing and accessories for the home.
Ellsworth-based Maine snack-bar memorabilia and merch. Iconic Downeast snack-bar gear.
Josephine is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Midcoast, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Josh Pond. WILD • ORGANIC • MAINE. HOMEGROWN, HAND-HARVESTED FARM BERRIES & PRODUCTS.
Vinalhaven-based felt apparel and goods. Island-of-Vinalhaven Midcoast fiber-arts brand.
J Schatz is redefining modern ceramics from our studio in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. We create playful, glossy, and bright utilitarian objects and art that are engaging and fun; also work that is earthbound and primitive.
Old Port dive bar institution serving raw oysters, lobster rolls, and steamers on the waterfront. A no-reservations Portland classic.
Judith is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Judith Barker designs hand-made silver and gold jewelry with a strong influence of the natural world.
JuJu is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Nano-brewery in Patten, gateway to Katahdin Woods & Waters — family-friendly tasting room from Joel and Jona Fitzpatrick with rotating local-inspired taps.
Southwest Harbor-based fiber and textile arts. Downeast Maine hand-stitched goods studio.
Augusta-based purveyor of quality bags, leather goods, and accessories. Curated lifestyle goods from Maine's capital.
Manchester-based home decor shop curated by the Maine Cabin Masters. Camp- and cabin-inspired furnishings for the Maine lifestyle.
1996-founded brewpub at Northern Outdoors rafting resort in The Forks — flagship Magic Hole IPA, brews available only on-site, named to Travel + Leisure's coolest list.
Kent & Bond is the first organic men's grooming brand, founded in Saco by two friends from Canada and Maine — bar soap, body wash, beard oil, deodorant.
Waterville-based ethical apparel and accessories brand. Kennebec Valley global-good brand.
Lewiston-based handcrafted wood products woodshop. American-made family-run Maine wood goods.
King Pine Golf Company in Portland makes golf apparel and content, runs a NIL arm, and drops Maine Series capsules — "Get Dialed. Dream Bigger."
Gastropub in the former Jameson Tavern space on Main Street in Freeport — favorites from the Portland location plus new seafood dishes for Freeport.
Handmade Yoni Steam Seats Made by Women with Love in Maine. Kitara offers everything you need for safe and easy yoni steaming at home. From our custom yoni steam pots to our hand-blended organic herbs to our handwoven robes, we are committed to making your yoni steam experience b
Northport-based hand-dyed playsilks and silk scarves. Midcoast Maine fiber artist.
Portland-based non-alcoholic beer brewery. Makes craft NA beers for people who want the experience of a great beer without the alcohol.
Kittery-based curated kids concept store. Specializes in modern, considered goods for the nursery and playroom.
South Portland-based small-batch food brand. Greater Portland artisanal pantry goods.
Brewery and wood-fired pizzeria at New England Outdoor Center near Baxter State Park — Cloud Works IPA and four house drafts under views of Katahdin's Knife Edge.
KnitWit Yarn Shop is a Portland-based fiber arts shop carrying a curated selection of Maine-made and indie-dyed yarns, plus patterns, books, accessories, and classes.
Scarborough producer of spontaneous-ferment lambic-style beers aged in barrels with Maine fruit, featured at top sour beer tastings.
Wyman's is a Maine-rooted producer of frozen wild blueberries and fruit blends—family-owned and growing wild lowbush blueberries in Maine since 1874.
Handcrafted engagement rings & wedding bands in recycled gold, silver, & platinum. With conflict-free diamonds, sapphires, white and grey moissanites.
Gorham-based sport-themed golf putter maker. Hockey- and baseball-grip novelty putters for events.
Krovel Furniture Co. is an independent home decor business based in Greater Portland. Since 2014, Tim's Portland workshop has handcrafted modern wall-mounted floating furniture in solid walnut, white oak, hard maple, and cherry—milled and finished in-house, shipped fully assembled in eco-friendly packaging.
Cape Elizabeth-based Turkish-towel importer. Authentic 100%-cotton towels and blankets from Buldan.
Skowhegan-based maker of premium baseball bats. Wood and composite bats plus indoor batting cage with Hit Trax technology.
Ladyfine Collective is owner Cleo Brengman's Portland studio for handcrafted and permanent jewelry — welded bracelets, rings, anklets, and necklaces, by appointment.
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Curated picks from our editors — the best Maine coffee subscriptions, candle makers, chocolatiers, seafood shippers, furniture workshops, and gift ideas under $50.
From Portland’s Tandem and Coffee By Design to island roasters in Stonington and the western mountains.
Twelve Maine seafood operations — from live-lobster shippers to chef-grade caviar to sustainably farmed kelp — worth ordering from.
Twelve Maine chocolatiers from century-old needham makers to bean-to-bar B Corps — and what to order from each.
Ten Maine candle makers — from coastal hand-poured soy to designer-aesthetic gift candles — worth ordering from.
Twelve Maine furniture makers — from Shaker classics to modern floating shelves — building heirloom-grade pieces.
12 independent Maine shops with thoughtful gifts that won’t blow your budget.