If you want to support local without leaving your couch, Etsy is a good online alternative to brick and mortar stores. Your dollars stay with local creators but you enjoy all the ease of one-click shopping.
To explore local Charlotte Etsy shops yourself, just narrow your search by location. You’ll find this in the left side bar after entering a phrase in the main search bar.
Even after narrowing your search to Charlotte-only shops, navigating Etsy’s inventory can still be a bit overwhelming so I’ve curated a list of some of my favorite items from local shop owners. (See my 2016 list here.) Happy shopping.
Gold-dipped porcelain jewelry
Shop: Ash Jewelry Studio
Price: $56 – $98
Shaped, glazed and gilded by hand.
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Charlotte GPS coordinates print
Shop: Paper & Wit
Price: $10.95 – $14.95
Great for a couple who met in Charlotte.
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Charlotte neighborhood paper cut map
Shop: StudioKMO
Price: $125
Choose from Uptown, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Elizabeth, Myers Park, Dilworth, Sedgefield, South End, SouthPark, Chantilly or Eastover.
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Nap So Hard enamel pin
Shop: Hennel Paper Co.
Price: $8.40
A cause we can all support.
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Charlotte Adventure Map poster
Shop: EDIA Maps
Price: $29.99
For your favorite local explorer.
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Charlotte Native Unicorn tee
Shop: Hello Ginger
Price: $12.50
For that one friend that’s from here and won’t ever let you forget it.
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Holiday fragrance soy candles
Shop: Southern Fragrances Candle Co.
Price: $26
Including scents like cinnamon chai latte, mulled red wine and mistletoe.
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Custom cross stitch family portrait
Shop: Top Knot Stitching
Price: $50 – $80
She can also do custom cross stitch wedding portraits.
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Wireless marble Qi charger for iPhone 8/X, Samsung Galaxy
Shop: Grateful Gadgets
Price: $76 – $80
For that friend who always has every new phone upgrade before anyone else.
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Hurricane Hugo cherry wood block desk lamp
Shop: CarolinaWDWRX
Price: $90
Made with wood from a cherry tree downed during Hurricane Hugo that’s been drying for 28 years.
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Duke’s mayonnaise lapel pin
Shop: Little Sister
Price: $8
Duke’s Mayo for president.
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Charlotte Love skyline plaque
Shop: Stephanie Script
Price: $27
A little 704 pride.
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Blue druzy bracelet
Shop: Bonnie Boardman
Price: $57.60
The finishing touch for your Panthers game day outfit.
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USS North Carolina World War II battleship pen set
Shop: Pens by Stephen
Price: $277
Made with teak from the deck of a WWII battleship. Comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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Goat milk soap set
Shop: Wish We Had Acres
Price: $35
Your choice of 5 bars in scents like milk & honey, lavender mint, tea tree mint and more.
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Not Today Satan mug
Shop: Rose Gold Rebel
Price: $13.99 – $17.99
Not today.
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Light up marquee letters
Shop: Marquee Market
Price: individual letters $18 – $68 each; also available in sets
Spell out a last name or just initials.
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Dip dyed wall tapestry
Shop: The Boho Loft
Price: $150 – $300
One-of-a-kind handmade wall art.
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Beard Care Kit
Shop: Beard Magic
Price: $20
Shampoo, conditioner and oil available in 3 different scents.
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Charlotte skyline string art
Shop: Custom Crafts by Deidra
Price: $40 – $85
Can be made with any color background or string.
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Bath Bomb Gift Set
Shop: Kitsch and Fancy
Price: $28
4 extra large 8-ounce bath bombs
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North Carolina wooden sign
Shop: Hinds Design
Price: $75
Includes custom lettering.
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Header photo of The Boho Loft via Instagram
