Over 1,150 independent Maine makers, shops, and artisans — shop online, ship anywhere, or find them on your next visit.
Greater Portland
Nicholas K. Downing is a full-time blacksmith and jeweler based in Southern Maine. He makes everything from simple wall hooks and bottle openers to kitchen utensils, fine wood working tools, knives, and decorative work like hardware, gates and sculpture.
Highlands
Old Town-based dragon canvas art. Penobscot-region fantasy-art studio.
Midcoast
Belfast-based handmade fiber and textile accessories. Midcoast Maine forest-themed maker.
Greater Portland
Portland-based merchandise shop for Duckfat. Apparel, gift cards, and branded gear from one of Maine’s most beloved restaurants.
Midcoast
Rockport-based Midcoast Maine tea brand. Single-origin and specialty tea blends sourced direct from farms.
Lakes & Mountains
High-Quality Dog Treats Dehydrated with 100% Natural Ingredients from Maine and the U.S.A.
Greater Portland
Scarborough-based maker of sustainable cleaning cloths. Reusable cloths from wood fiber and natural materials, made for everyday Maine kitchens.
Highlands
Corinna-based maker of public-safety leather goods. Maine-made leather gear for first responders and law enforcement.
Southern Maine Coast
Kennebunk-based maker of the Duty Mitt pet grooming tool. A clever silicone mitt that makes pet cleanup easier.
Greater Portland
Dwellings is an independent home decor business based in Greater Portland. The Falmouth showroom on Route 1 offers fine furniture, home accessories, gifts, and personalized interior design services curated by owner Louisa Routh.
Greater Portland
Portland-based dealer carrying the largest selection of DW Drums and PDP Drums in the world. Specializes in custom and exotic drum kits.
Lakes & Mountains
Fryeburg-based blown glass lighting and fine art studio. Handmade glass pendant lamps and gallery work by Philip Jacobs.
Greater Portland
Durham-based natural apothecary and wellness goods. Greater Portland herbal apothecary.
Midcoast
As I explore the medium of textile painting I am often discovering the balance between abstraction and representation. I love the colors,patterns and textures in the landscape and strive to capture it’s essence as I paint, creating a rich surface.
Southern Maine Coast
Sanford-based stylish baby and toddler apparel. Mama-run kids fashion brand from Southern Maine.
Greater Portland
EASTCRAEFT Boutique and Bazaar is a fashion destination carrying hand picked styles, vintage clothing and accessories, and locally made goods.
Greater Portland
Eastland is a Freeport-based shoemaker producing classic American footwear—including hand-sewn moccasins, boat shoes, boots, and loafers—since 1955.
Downeast
Steuben-based handmade Downeast Maine woodworking. Bench- and shop-made wooden goods.
Downeast
Eastport Breakwater Gallery is an independent art & music business based in Downeast Maine. Located in one of Eastport's historic downtown brick buildings since 2009, the gallery is owned and curated by artists Cynthia and Michael Morse and represents over 35 artists and craftspeople—with a focus on Maine plus New England, New Brunswick, and beyond. Original fine art, sculpture, folk art, unique crafts, and distinctive gifts.
Lakes & Mountains
Easymoc is an independent clothing & accessories business based in the Lakes & Mountains region. The Lewiston workshop hand-sews moccasins, slippers, and boots using traditional Maine shoemaking techniques.
Greater Portland
Handmade Soy Wax Melts, Bath Bombs, All Natural Soaps, Bath Salts, Shower Steamers and Candles - all Made In Maine.
Downeast
Eclipse Gallery offers unique art, craft and design created by over 100 American artists.
Lakes & Mountains
Ecopelagicon Nature Store is an independent outdoor gear business based in Maine's Lakes & Mountains region. The Rangeley Pond Street shop in the heart of downtown supplies outdoor gear, water filters, books, gifts, and maps for the Rangeley Lakes outdoor lifestyle—plus seasonal kayak rentals and winter ice skate rentals for skating on Haley Pond.
Midcoast
Edgecomb Potters is an independent kitchen business based in Midcoast Maine. The 1976-founded studio between Wiscasset and Boothbay Harbor produces handcrafted pottery, metalwork, glass, and jewelry—plus a curated selection of skin care products, lighting, sculpture, and kitchen items in a working studio gallery setting.
Midcoast
Union-based eco-friendly bags from repurposed sails. Waxed canvas and vegetable-tanned leather.
Kennebec Valley
Richmond-based Maine-inspired American-made brand. Heritage-style apparel and accessories crafted in Maine.
Lakes & Mountains
Madrid-based handmade headbands and hats. Maine sustainable bamboo and recycled-fleece textiles.
Downeast
Blue Hill-based collegiate-style political sportswear. Maine US-political apparel and accessories.
Highlands
Pittsfield-based supplier and step-by-step guide for building your own electric homebrewery. The classic resource for serious homebrewers.
Southern Maine Coast
Elements is an independent books business based in the Southern Maine Coast. The Biddeford Main Street destination uniquely combines an independent bookstore, coffee shop, and craft beer bar—a community gathering place that has anchored downtown Biddeford's revitalization.
Southern Maine Coast
In 2013, we founded Elements: Books Coffee Beer, a specialty coffee shop, bookstore, craft beer bar, and live music venue in downtown Biddeford.
Greater Portland
Elise Marie DeSigns features local Portland artisan work including refillable candles, baby clothes and accessories and much more.
Southern Maine Coast
At Elizabeth Benotti Ceramics, every piece is built by hand. thoughtfully designed and pinched, slip cast or wheel thrown in my Maine studio.
Greater Portland
Portland-based fine art jewelry studio. Handmade Maine fine jewelry with original designs in precious metals.
Lakes & Mountains
Lewiston-based home-renovation creator merch shop. House-themed merch from a TikTok and YouTube creator.
Aroostook County
Elves & Angels is a Hodgdon-based maker of all-natural wooden children's toys—Waldorf-style play kitchens, dollhouses, toy barns, and playstands—handcrafted in Aroostook County.
Midcoast
My focus is to create jewelry that is clean, modern and versatile. It’s made to be functional and to complement the body.
Downeast
Ellsworth-based handmade baked goods. Downeast Maine small-batch bakery.
Greater Portland
South Portland-based Latin American empanada maker. Sharing Latin American culture one empanada at a time.
Highlands
Bradley-based handmade themed candles and apothecary goods. Penobscot-region magical decor.
Southern Maine Coast
Engine is an exhibition space in downtown Biddeford, Maine, supporting artists and artisans and offering art and design educational opportunities.
Midcoast
Growing up on the coast of Maine has its perks; one is being able to climb. We started this company with the idea of being able to bring people into the outdoors and experience what we are most passionate about.
Midcoast
A professional metal fabricator by trade, Erica has worked with architects and homeowners on their custom metalwork needs since the mid-nineties, and has been doing related commissions through her business Magma Metalworks since 2001, which now operates under her name.
Southern Maine Coast
Waterboro-based fine art photography studio. Maine landscape and storm photography prints.
Greater Portland
Erin Flett is an independent home decor business based in Greater Portland. The Gorham textile designer hand-prints and sews bold-pattern pillows, bags, wallpaper, and tabletop goods in her 4,000 sq.ft. studio, with collaborations including L.L. Bean.
Greater Portland
Gorham-based survival and tactical gear retailer. Military gear and apparel surplus shop.
Midcoast
Camden-based fine jeweler. Rings, bands, bracelets, and necklaces from a longstanding Camden goldsmith.
Greater Portland
South Portland-based maker of guaranteed-not-to-lose kids mittens. Innovative Maine-designed Cubbies mittens.
Greater Portland
Portland producer of luxurious, heirloom-quality bedding and throws. Specializes in cashmere, baby alpaca, merino wool, and cotton textiles.
Greater Portland
Our everyday hot sauce packs the perfect amount of punch—not overwhelmingly spicy but full of flavor to complement a wide array of foods.
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.