JAK Designs is a socially responsible and eco-conscious endeavor that began in 1997 in a tiny rooftop studio apartment in San Francisco’s Mission District. After almost 2 decades of traveling the country and showing our work at juried art shows, we opened their own shop in beautiful Kennebunkport, Maine in 2015. JAK knitwear is created… Read more »

In 2012 I took an Art Quilt Workshop at Haystack Mountain Craft School where I was introduced to the magic of dyeing fabric. Living in Maine, commuting to Boston every day as a paralegal, the magic of taking a piece of fabric and creating a design or adding color changed my life, and I took… Read more »

At the end Russian Revolution, the revolutionists opened all the royal museums, galleries, and halls in Moscow and other cities. All the peasants were welcome to these places but there was one big problem – peasants’ boots. These “hob-nailed” boots, if left on the inlaid marble flooring, did serious damage to the floor and if… Read more »

“To me, there are two smells I love— the smell of New England salt air and the smell of leather. I want everyone who loves the ocean as much as I do to have fashionable accessories that they can wear on their daily adventures, even when they can’t be on the water.” -Becky McKinnell, Founder/Designer… Read more »

My name is Hanna and I live and work with my husband and daughter on our small farm in Rome. We raise cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, and vegetables. My inspiration to create handmade clothing and make a living from my home comes from my desire to spend as much time as possible with my family,… Read more »

After years of big city and little city living, I’ve found my happiness in an old trolley station in Maine. I’m constantly inspired by the abundance of nature around me and the playful spirits of my children! I started making my Magical Creature Wings a few years ago when trying to make the perfect flamingo… Read more »

When we started the Belted Cow Company in 2004, ribbon and motif belts had been a staple of casual fashion for decades, but the designs and materials had not improved much. The same white sailboat pattern worn by your grandfather for 30 years was still offered in stores. It was high time to re-invigorate this… Read more »

At Reclaimed Maine Co., we are inspired by the Maine outdoors and are committed to giving back to our environment. We do this through our use of reclaimed and eco-conscious materials, giving back to local environmental organizations, and inspiring exploration in all ages. As a small one-woman business, all of our products are custom designed… Read more »

There’s a question we’re asked quite often: Why do you do it? Why work so hard to bring back manufacturing that’s been surrendered to overseas companies? The answer is simple. Because not existing, not trying is to accept things as they are. And we can’t do that. It’s just not in us to surrender our… Read more »

Located in central Maine, Lupine Knits is a locally owned custom knitting business which offers a variety of hats, mittens, sweaters, and socks. I love to knit, but more importantly I LOVE TO KNIT!! I knit custom knit hats, custom knit mittens and custom knit socks using unique textiles. After moving to Maine in 1988… Read more »