Marketplace

Afghans by Aftan (Jackson, MS)

Aftan learned to crochet from her grandmother at three years old and keeps her spirit alive by continuing the craft. Her most popular item is crocheted plushies; she also offers scarves, bags, and hats.

 

Bledsoe Ventures LLC (Jackson, MS)

One-of-a-kind pieces made out of wood and epoxy resin, including vases, cutting boards, and bowls. It’s work that stands out due to the imaginative variety and colors chosen for the pieces.

 

Bro. Shambé (Jackson, MS)

Surface wood designer specializes in detail and manipulating the wood images to look 3D. Works are connected to nature and the birth of the blues, its joys and pains.

 

Drew McKercher (Brandon, MS)

Specializing in architectural observation in ink and watercolor. Drew McKercher’s work centers on nostalgia, music, and food in Mississippi.

 

Fredamind Artistry (Greenwood, MS)

Ceramics connected to the natural clay derived from the rich river banks of the Mississippi River.

 

Gloria Gipson Suggs (Holly Springs, MS)

Drawings of people, places, and things from the 1930s through the ’60, stories passed down from photographs or witnesses.

 

Gombo Atelier (Lafayette, LA)

Specializing in 3D preservation of organic material and most well-known for okra-based jewelry; also offers clothing. “This is not jewelry; this is heritage. This is not clothing; this is remembering.”

 

Kate Donovan Studio (Water Valley, MS)

Hand-painted plates, prints, and stationary inspired by the natural beauty of Mississippi. “I want to reframe the familiar, giving it new life and bringing attention to domestic rituals that often go unnoticed.”

 

Klassy Krafts (Hattiesburg, MS)

Handmade crocheted animals that have names and stories attached to them that give them each their own unique personality.

 

Lee Arts (Nashville, TN)

Art made from the woods in Mississippi. Offering handmade sculptures and bead jewelry.

 

Messy Pots Pottery (Clinton, MS)

Wheel-thrown pottery made in Mississippi, including colorful bowls, mugs, and vases.

 

Nadabutter (Jackson, MS)

Renada wants you to love your skin with custom-crafted, homemade all-natural “Nadabutter.” Offering body butters, soaps, and balms made out of organic, natural materials.

 

Nicolas Neese Glass, LLC (Madison, MS)

Offering glass sculptures, cups, bowls, and ornaments. Nicolas enjoys sculpting, flameworking, and kiln-formed glass.

 

Optimal Mart (Jackson, MS)

Colorful jewelry with beautiful gemstones, handmade to reflect the diversity of Mississippi as a whole.

 

Raven LeMon (Meridian, MS)

Bridging West Africa and the Black Belt South, wearable art, including waist beads, necklaces, and bracelets, that honors the traditions of Black American root workers and instills self-love and empowerment.

 

Ravin Lovett, LLC (Jackson, MS)

Handcrafted quilts that range from functional everyday pieces to intricate heirloom art. The quilts incorporate fabrics with personal or cultural significance. The designs echo southern landscapes, architectural patterns, and historical influences,

 

Sanaa Gallery (Jackson, MS)

Specializing in music-themed paintings and figurative work depicting African American subjects. Utilizing a colorful impasto technique that adds dimension and energy.

 

Sharony Green (Ocean Springs, MS)

Paintings and prints that capture “sassy women” and “church ladies.”

 

Studio M (Madison, MS)

Offering lampwork glass beads, glass jewelry, and paintings. Studio M is known for dichroic glass heart beads and specialty dichroic glass-bead making.

 

The Taylr’D Table (Byram, MS)

A small-batch spice company offering handcrafted blends made from all natural ingredients. Each blend is thoughtfully curated to elevate everyday meals with bold, globally inspired flavors.