Meet the Makers

Al Centro Cerámica

Al Centro Cerámica is rooted in a passion for giving opportunity to artisan communities in remote areas of Mexico and creating a bridge to consumers.

Shelf Love Values:  Community Impact | Sustainability | Heritage Skills

Alabama Sawyer

Alabama Sawyer gives new life to salvaged timber from the Birmingham, Alabama area. Their team of skilled woodworkers transforms fallen or forgotten timber into heirloom pieces. 

Shelf Love Values:  Made in the USA | Sustainability

Bloomist

The home goods in this collection are hand made by Bloomist artisan partners.  Bloomist handpicks each artisan based on their responsibility and care to protect the natural environment and is committed to helping each artisan flourish.

Shelf Love Values:  Community Impact | Sustainability

Calyan Wax Co.

Calyan Wax Co.'s mission is to give Americans a simple way to join the fight against human trafficking in the USA by selling top-notch soy candles, and donating 5% of all Calyan revenue on a regular basis to trusted anti-trafficking nonprofits.

Shelf Love Values:  Made in the USA | Community Impact

DAR Proyectos

D.A.R. Proyectos is a sustainable living brand whose objective is to act as a bridge between artisanal communities of Pacasmayo, Peru and the design market while preserving Peruvian heritage skills.

Shelf Love Values:  Community Impact | Sustainability | Heritage Skills

Fleck

Fleck is a collection of high quality modern home goods that elevate ones everyday life. Ethical, fair trade partnerships with skilled artisans in India, preserving heritage skills and telling a story with every handmade item.

Shelf Love Values:  Community Impact | Heritage Skills

Honey Candles

The pure beeswax candles in this collection are handmade by Honey Candles in British Columbia, Canada. Honey Candles is committed to fostering sustainability for bees and other essential pollinators.

Shelf Love Values:  Wildlife Conservation | Sustainability

Jitana

The home goods in this collection are hand made by skilled artisans around the world, designed in partnership with Shop Jitana.This brand is dedicated to being a sustainable, ethically sourced, and fair trade business.

Shelf Love Values:  Community Impact | Sustainability | Heritage Skills

KAZI

The handmade home goods found in this collection are produced by the skilled artisans of KAZI in various regions of Africa. Your purchase helps generate a fair and stable wage for these expert artisan partners, making lasting economic impact in their communities.

Shelf Love Values:  Community Impact | Sustainability | Heritage Skills

kanju

The handmade home goods of kanju are made by skilled artisans in communities across the African continent. Artisans maintain a dignified standard of living, supporting their families and often taking on leadership roles in their communities.

Shelf Love Values:  Community Impact | Sustainability | Heritage Skills

Lively Root

Lively Root, a locally-owned thriving nursery in sunny San Diego, has the mission of inspiring green spaces by connecting people with plants. Lively Root cares about their impact on the environment, opting for eco-friendly shipping materials and partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation.

Shelf Love Values:  Made in the USA | Wildlife Conservation

LSA International

The mouth blown glass pieces in this collection are created by skilled craftsmen at LSA International. This London-based company echoes their commitment to sustainability through their timeless glass pieces made from 100% recycled glass.

Shelf Love Values:  Sustainability | Heritage Skills

Maadili Collective

Maadili Collective is made up of ethical and sustainable artisan goods handmade by women artisans in western Uganda. These partnerships with small-scale artisan communities promote economic freedom and stability.

Shelf Love Values:  Community Impact | Sustainability | Heritage Skills

Matr Boomie

The beautiful frames and boxes in the Matr Boomie collection are handmade by skilled artisans in India. Matr Boomie's mission is to improve the lives of Indian men and women through fair trade, ethical work opportunities and uses only ethically and sustainably sourced materials.

Shelf Love Values:  Community Impact | Sustainability | Heritage Skills

Meso Goods

Meso Goods is a home goods company that brings sustainably designed and crafted products from Latin America to market. Meso is dedicated to providing sustainable income opportunities for artisans and preserving local traditions.

Shelf Love Values:  Community Impact | Sustainability | Heritage Skills