I love Etsy.com …I’ve never made any secret of that fact 🙂 but I’ve always wished we Indians could do more for our little crafty shops on Etsy…OK…so I thought I’d do a little bit of scouting around using Etsy’s Shop Local feature…I was looking for products made by Indians, creations that reflect our rich culture, items that feature our insane love of color and beauty in all possible ways…Here’s what I found…head over to these shops and get a feel of India – real India and Indianness…Enjoy!
First stop- The Home Centric
Urvi, a qualified Fashion and Textile designer, has been designing for 5 years…I have no ‘one’ favorite that I can point out in her shop…all her cushions and pillow cases are unique and beautiful..No one can stop with one, I say!! The metallic ones really tempt me- must be the Indian love of ‘bling’ that’s making me want each one!
![Gold Dreams Throw Pillow Cover Gold Dreams Throw Pillow Cover](http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.164557371.jpg)
![Plum Beauty - Throw Pillow Cover Plum Beauty - Throw Pillow Cover](http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.158483195.jpg)
![Marigolds - Throw Pillow Covers Marigolds - Throw Pillow Covers](http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.165116678.jpg)
The Marigold one is my favorite!!! Such a lovely, bright splash of color…reminds me of saffron and garam masala 🙂
Second Shop for the day-Mayaruhi
Pearl Bhasin, a stay-at-home Mom, makes limited design earrings from semi-precious stones, crystal, cut glass, pearls, shell, 925 silver and 24-karat gold-plated 925 silver. (Her shop is based out of her home in Singapore but cos she’s Indian and her pieces are inspired by Mughal paintings she deserves to be in this list!)
![Indian agate wrapped hoops Indian agate wrapped hoops](http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.149930701.jpg)
![Coral wrapped hoops Coral wrapped hoops](http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.148546604.jpg)
![Rainbow of Agates in big gold hoop Rainbow of Agates in big gold hoop](http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.119188541.jpg)
Now, onto the next shop – HippieKingdom
Devi, an Accessory Designer, makes bright and happy jewelry that’s both eco-friendly and recycled- she uses thread, jute, hemp, cardboard and paper in her creations-playful and fun!
![Coconut Shell and Colorful Tassel Earrings Coconut Shell and Colorful Tassel Earrings](http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.155077081.jpg)
![Eco friendly Hemp Bangle by Hippie Kingdom Eco friendly Hemp Bangle by Hippie Kingdom](http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.155065941.jpg)
![Cute Turtle Couple Earrings Cute Turtle Couple Earrings](http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.141628979.jpg)
![Eco friendly Paper Weave Earrings Eco-friendly Paper Weave Earrings](http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.164321183.jpg)
I simply love these earrings!!! They look just right for an afternoon out with friends, while drinking filter kaapi (coffee) 🙂 Nirvana!
Next shop – Bootika
Shruti hand paints her products – Tees, Tank Tops, Bags, Belts, Headbands and Cushion Covers!! Her creations use graphics that reflect India- images that every Indian can identify with…Stop by her shop with some chai!
![Handpainted Tote Bag with Chai Glasses Handpainted Tote Bag with Chai Glasses](http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.156568939.jpg)
![Handpainted Tee with White Auto rickshaw Handpainted Tee with White Auto rickshaw](http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.156591465.jpg)
![Tote Bag with Matkas (Indian Pots) Handpainted Tote Bag with Matkas (Indian Pots)](http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.156566864.jpg)
The Last Shops for the day- Art by susmitha and Veganosaurus
Susmitha from Bangalore makes Art Beads, Miniature Sculptures and exculsive Artisan Jewelry. She also makes cute little creatures to celebrate Veganism on her other shop-Veganosaurus.
![Demeter Earrings- Ceramic Demeter Earrings](http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.162075363.jpg)
![LOVE carnelian copper clay pendant LOVE carnelian copper clay pendant](http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.145683647.jpg)
![Spiral Dance chunky copper wire necklace Spiral Dance chunky copper wire necklace](http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.10926691.jpg)
oooohhh…the colors are gorgeous-they remind me of peacock feathers for some reason!
![Mommy and Baby Turtleclopses Mommy and Baby Turtleclopses](http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.110848447.jpg)
(the second turtle item I picked-anyone notice a theme here?)
![Miniature Froggy Family -terrarium decor Miniature Froggy Family -terrarium decor](http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.160053953.jpg)
![Little cyclops monster clay sculpture Puffy - smart little cyclops monster clay sculpture](http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.81299238.jpg)
Oh how I’d like a terrarium with these lil monsters on my desk at work!! I specially love the froggies (such an awesome orange) and of course, I love the blue cyclops’ tie (he’s a smartie!).
Which one’s your favorite product?? Which one would you buy? Stop by these shops and share your love…Promote Indian crafters and Indian crafts…
NOTE: All images in this post are the properties of the shop sellers featured in the post.
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