Over 1,150 independent Maine makers, shops, and artisans — shop online, ship anywhere, or find them on your next visit.
Greater Portland
Windham-based reclaimed and refinished home decor. Restored, repurposed, and one-of-a-kind home pieces.
Greater Portland
Portland-based digestive bitters maker. Bitter Love non-alcoholic bitters with no added sugar.
Kennebec Valley
Anson-based mission-driven skateboard company. Christ-centered skate brand from central Maine.
Kennebec Valley
Auburn jewelry shop offering new and estate jewelry, diamonds, and engagement rings. Also a resource for sports cards, trading cards, gold and silver bullion, and coins.
Lakes & Mountains
New Portland-based organic superfood blends. Western Maine wellness powders for coffee and smoothies.
Greater Portland
Yarmouth-based custom charcuterie boards, events, and bar service. Beautiful, seasonal Maine charcuterie for parties and gatherings.
Greater Portland
South Portland-based merchandise shop for ReVision Energy. Apparel, Sunsquatch swag, and gear supporting the New England solar leader.
Midcoast
Swanville-based maker of premium folding knives. American-made everyday-carry blades crafted in Midcoast Maine.
Midcoast
Georgetown-based authentic vintage designer clothing dealer. Specializes in Hermès, Chanel, Gucci, Versace, and other 1950s–onward fashion.
Greater Portland
Rising Tide Brewing Company is an independent, family-owned brewery that anchors Portland, Maine’s vibrant East Bayside neighborhood.
Greater Portland
Ritual Art of Wellness offers movement classes, perinatal education, reproductive support, and therapy rooted in the idea that connection to ourselves, our communities, and the natural world around us, is an essential part of the human experience.
Southern Maine Coast
Sanford taproom (formerly Riverstone Brewing) with a flagship Junction IPA, hard lemonades, and takeout welcomed from neighboring Shain's of Maine.
Southern Maine Coast
Arundel-based fine artist studio. Original paintings and drawings sold direct.
Southern Maine Coast
Robin's Confections is an independent grocery & food business based in Southern Maine Coast. The family-owned Biddeford candy maker specializes in handmade Maine Needhams—the iconic potato-coconut-chocolate confection—plus sweet potato Needhams, peanut butter balls, and cashew clusters.
Midcoast
Rock City Coffee, Coffee Roastery, Rockland, Maine.
Lakes & Mountains
Livermore Falls-based pasture-raised non-GMO sheep farm. Maine lamb, wool, and farm goods.
Greater Portland
Rocky Top Soap Shop is a Maine-based small batch producer of all natural skin care products including bar soaps, shampoo bars, shave soaps, lip balms, hand balms, and oils.
Midcoast
Frankfort-based small Maine art studio. Original work and small goods from a Midcoast Maine artist.
Lakes & Mountains
Rogue Industries is a small, family-owned leather goods shop outside of Portland, Maine.
Lakes & Mountains
Made in Maine Totes, Backpacks and Bags. Active gear for outdoor enthusiasts.
Lakes & Mountains
Rogue Wear is an independent outdoor gear business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Greater Portland
Westbrook-based women's romper and casual apparel brand. Greater Portland women's clothing.
Lakes & Mountains
Rooted Earth Farm is a small three person company that was founded in 2013. Every step of creating our products is done by us, from our herbal apothecary, to our herbal farm, to our botanical skin care.
Greater Portland
Biddeford-based florist specializing in long-lasting preserved roses. Beautiful, gift-ready arrangements that last for a year or more.
Midcoast
Rough & Tumble is a Brunswick-based design studio crafting durable leather handbags, totes, and small leather goods with a clean, architectural sensibility.
Southern Maine Coast
Round Turn is a small distillery located in a 150 year-old textile mill on the coast of Maine in Biddeford. Maker of Bimini Gin.
Greater Portland
Westbrook-based maker of egg-gathering aprons. Beautiful, durable specialty aprons for backyard chicken keepers.
Midcoast
Royal Rose Syrups is a Newcastle-based maker of organic, small-batch simple syrups and drink mixers—handcrafted with whole ingredients, organic cane sugar, and filtered Maine water.
Southern Maine Coast
South Berwick-based Maine artist. Original paintings and visual art from Southern Maine.
Greater Portland
A Maine fishing-family business upcycling worn fishermen's hauling bibs into durable totes, backpacks, hats, and apparel that support Portland's working waterfront.
Southern Maine Coast
York-based custom laser-cut decor and sublimation apparel. Military-spouse-owned Southern Maine maker.
Highlands
Frankfort-based original printed apparel. Penobscot-region screen-print clothing brand.
Downeast
We carve and craft our spoons, bowls, sculptures, and other wares by hand from local freshly-cut wood.
Greater Portland
Rustic Arrow is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Lakes & Mountains
Farmington-based modern farmhouse home-decor maker. Custom rustic-elegant Maine decor pieces.
Lakes & Mountains
Ruthie's Boutique is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Maine's Lakes & Mountains region. Owner Ruth Grover's Bethel Village shop on Main Street has been THE place for fashion in the mountains since 1975—the most fashionable separates, sweaters, slacks, special-occasion wear, and accessories from casual to chic.
Greater Portland
Sabattus Disc Golf is a Sabattus-based disc golf retailer carrying Innova, MVP, Axiom, and other major brands across drivers, midranges, and putters.
Lakes & Mountains
Independent craft brewery based in Fryeburg, in Maine's Lakes & Mountains with a tasting room open to visitors.
Southern Maine Coast
Sacred Profane Brewing is a Biddeford-based brewery and tankpub specializing in unfiltered, unpasteurized lagers brewed and served fresh on site.
Greater Portland
Sailor Rose is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Greater Portland
Standish-based official store of Saint Joseph’s College. Monks apparel, gifts, and college merchandise rooted in the Mercy tradition.
Southern Maine Coast
Salt + Silver is an Ogunquit-based jewelry studio in Perkins Cove crafting handmade pieces from genuine hand-collected sea glass, freshwater pearls, gemstones, and sterling silver.
Kennebec Valley
Augusta-based shop specializing in New England country and primitive home decor. Hand-crafted, vintage-inspired pieces for traditional homes.
Lakes & Mountains
Bethel-based maker of thermally protected portable electronics cases. Innovative Maine-designed cases for cold-weather electronics.
Greater Portland
Westbrook-based custom apparel and accessories shop. Maine-themed designs printed on tees, hats, and more.
Southern Maine Coast
North Berwick-based fabric, kit, and yarn shop. Modern fabrics and supplies brought to you from the coast of Maine.
Midcoast
Brunswick-based handmade wool hats and headwear. Midcoast Maine fiber-arts maker.
Midcoast
Damariscotta-based handmade bag maker. 100% recycled sailcloth and waxed canvas bags from Midcoast Maine.
Midcoast
Brunswick-based handmade glass artist. Plates, ornaments, vessels, pendants, and worry stones.
Greater Portland
Featuring only the highest-quality leathers and handcrafted by cobblers in Europe, our clogs provide superior support and comfort to professionals in all types of industries.
Lakes & Mountains
Brownfield-based organic maple syrup producer. Pure, family-made maple syrup from western Maine’s Lakes & Mountains region.
Southern Maine Coast
Sara Fitz is an independent home decor business based in Southern Maine Coast. The York studio creates hand-illustrated coastal watercolor prints, wallpaper, totes, and stationery shipped nationwide.
Kennebec Valley
Canaan-based handmade jewelry. Kennebec Valley jewelry studio.
Read the guides
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.