The best handmade gifts we discovered at Urban Handmade

Urban Handmade in Yellow Springs carries work from more than 70 artists and makers specializing in jewelry, accessories, home decor, clothing, handbags, paper goods, bath and body, original art and more.

Their slogan is "power to the artists" and based on the contents of their shop they believe it.

The downtown Yellow Springs store offers handmade work that in many cases is one of a kind.

There are very cool items that can be picked up for last-minute gift giving.

Here were some of our favorite items that we found at a recent visit:

• Handmade & illustrated ceramic mugs, plates and bowls from Artifact Pottery

• Earrings — $10 or two for $15

• A variety of different soaps and balms made by Retreat Street in Yellow Springs

• Handmade Jewelry from Rosie Reveries

• Nightlights from Hunky Dory Studios, $30

• Terrariums

• Gloves and scarves

• Clever Ohio apparel

• Beard oils and wash in manly scents like pine and cedar and citrus and mint

• Fused glass ornaments for $20

• Ohio Coasters

WANT TO GO?

What: Urban Handmade

Where: 113 Corry St., Yellow Springs

More information: 937-319-6049 | www.shopurbanhandmade.com

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