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Shop local boutiques, artisan makers, and heritage craftspeople, from woodworkers and potters to gift shops and vintage finds, across Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and the small towns in between.

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Independent shops, boutiques, and makers across the Triad, with the basics you need to visit or order.

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  • Bookshelves inside Scuppernong Books in downtown Greensboro (Photo: Scuppernong Books website)

    Scuppernong Books

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    Greensboro, NCIndependent bookstore and cafe

    A downtown Greensboro bookstore since 2013, with a deep fiction and poetry selection, a strong kids' section, and a cafe pouring coffee, wine, and beer.

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    Scuppernong hosts hundreds of author readings and community events a year, runs its own small press, Scuppernong Editions, and helped launch the Greensboro Bound literary festival.

  • Storefront of Design Archives Emporium on South Elm Street in Greensboro (Photo: Design Archives Emporium website)

    Design Archives Emporium

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    Greensboro, NCVintage & handmade

    A vintage and handmade marketplace on South Elm Street where dozens of small vendors sell clothing, jewelry, art, vinyl, and one-of-a-kind gifts.

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    Think of it as a small business incubator under one roof: nearly 70 local vendors in Greensboro, with a sister store on West Fourth Street in Winston-Salem. Great for a gift hunt or a vintage outfit.

  • Handmade pottery and art inside Visual Index in Winston-Salem (Photo: Visual Index website)

    Visual Index

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    Winston-Salem, NCHandmade gallery & shop

    A shoppable gallery in Winston-Salem's Arts District carrying handmade work from artists in all 50 states, from functional pottery to prints and jewelry.

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    Founded in 2017 by curator Toni Tronu, Visual Index keeps price points wide, from small gifts to collector pieces, and every purchase supports a living, working artist. Open Tuesday through Saturday at the corner of Trade and 6th.

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