Artisans of Michigan: Your Essential Gift Guide
Whether you’re shopping for the holidays or just because, these artisan crafts represent the heart and soul of Michigan’s makers. When you shop local, these one-of-a-kind gifts are sure to elicit a smile and spark memories of good times in Michigan.
Winter weather calls for staying warm and cozy. Lake Superior Woolen Company is a fourth-generation family farm in the eastern Upper Peninsula where a flock of Polypay sheep resides. Every spring, their wool is shorn and transformed into beautiful virgin wool blankets and throws. Handcrafted and sustainably made, these blankets are long-lasting and all-natural.
You can’t go wrong shopping at Michigan Made in Marquette. Curated collections showcase the best of goods, like classic Mackinac Island fudge, Sayklly's confections, hand-carved woodworks, Michigan wine and more.
Rebel Grand Rapids has grown into a favorite destination in Eastown, just a few doors down from its sister candy store. Pop in and browse among artisanal jewelry, artwork, home goods and handmade cards.
Having attracted fans like jessica Care moore, Detroit’s Mindful B offers more than unique jewelry. Each piece is designed to promote mindfulness and healing. Crystals, gems, metals and other materials are crafted into distinctive pieces, available online and at local festivals and fairs.
Give the candy lover in your life a box of delicious bon bons. Bon Bon Bon has locations in Detroit and Ann Arbor, offering an incredible collection of sweet treats including a crème brûlée bon bon made with Madagascar vanilla bean, a spicy dark chocolate and honey confection, and bourbon-infused bon bons.
One of the oldest continuously operating ceramic facilities in the country is in Detroit! Open since 1903, Pewabic Pottery is such a treasure that its studio is a National Historic Landmark, where you can admire and shop for handcrafted tiles, vases, mugs and more ceramic art by over 30 artists.
How about gifting some Michigan-made granola? Teffola is made from ancient grains grown on a seventh-generation farm in southern Michigan. Snack on a granola blend with chocolate and buckwheat, try a cinnamon and almond mix, or indulge in an almond butter and espresso flavor.
Head to the town of Brighton and visit The Artisan’s Bench, where you can explore two floors of handcrafted art and home décor. Candles, jewelry, tiles and more are all on display throughout this 3,600-square-foot space, or you can shop online for Michigan-made goods.
Not sure where to start? Several markets cultivate works from local artists – you can just show up and see what catches your eye. Check out Detroit’s Eastern Market on Sundays and The Sunday Ann Arbor Artisan Market. In West Michigan, Merchants and Makers is a collective that hosts artisan events throughout the year.