An online marketplace is a place where makers can sell their goods directly to buyers.
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Ahalife – U.S.A. – Online platform where independent artists and artisans sell their work.
Aftcra – U.S.A. – Here you can find all kinds of handcrafted goods, all made in America.
Artfire – U.S.A. – A marketplace, craft and maker community with loads of crafts, design and more on offer
Bonanza – U.S.A. – Seen as an eBay alternative, you can buy or sell pretty much anything here.
Boticca – U.K. – Fashion accessories made by independent fashion designers can be shopped here directly from the makers.
Brika – Canada – Work from authentic makers, artisans and designers can be found here.
Cargoh – U.S.A./Canada – Social marketplace for independent art, design and culture.
Coriandr – U.K. – Marketplace for buying and selling handmade gifts.
Crowdyhouse – NL – Connecting designers and makers directly with design lovers.
Custommade – USA – An online marketplace connecting customers who want one-of-a-kind creations, with makers.
Dawanda – Germany – Marketplace where creatives open up a shop to sell their unique and handmade items.
Discovered – NL – Artisan goods & gifts from makers in developing countries.
Ecohabitude – USA – Eco-friendly products across nine categories can be found here
Etniico – U.K. – A marketplace for fashion addicts, looking to shop from independent fashion designers.
Etsy – U.S.A. – Well-known marketplace where craftspeople and artisans offer their work.
Farmmade – U.S.A. – A marketplace where farmers sell their (crafted) goods.
Feria Central – Argentina – Home deco and all kinds of accessories are on sale here.
Folksy – U.K. – Marketplace where British crafters sell their crafts.
Foodoro – U.S.A. – Farmers and artisan food makers sell their gourmet food here.
Fusaro – U.S.A. – Marketplace for art, jewelry and fine food products.
GlobeIn – U.S.A. – A marketplace filled with artisan products made by artisans across the globe
Great.ly – U.S.A. – Large selection of handmade art, design, jewellery etc, from different makers worldwide.
Handmake Me – U.K. – The gift marketplace, where everything is handmade and one-of-a-kind.
iCraft – Canada – Canadian marketplace for handmade gifts, home decor, jewellery and more.
Luula – U.S.A. – The marketplace for small businesses incl. a lot of fashion.
Made By – NL – You can find a ton of handmade presents here. (in Dutch)
Madesmith – USA – Sustainable handmade limited edition products can be found at this marketplace.
Markita – NL – Online marketplace for creative, often sustainably made goods. (in Dutch)
Met de hand – NL – Marketplace for all kinds of handmade goods. (in Dutch)
Misi – U.K. – British crafters open up a shop here to sell their handmade goods.
Not on the hightstreet – U.K. – Creative small businesses open up shop here.
Papersalads – The worlds first and only, Paper-Exclusive, online marketplace, connecting buyers and sellers.
Pinklion – U.S.A. – Where artists and artisans open up a shop to sell their work to the modern, discerning consumer.
Selekkt – Germany – Marketplace where you can buy directly from productdesigners (in German).
Shopwindoz – Germany – Marketplace where you can buy from creatives that sell their unique products.
Spoonflower – U.S.A. – Online marketplace where textile designers sell their own fabric&paper designs.
Store Envy – U.S.A. – Home to authentic brands and homemade goods, with a huge selection.
Supermarket – U.S.A.- Marketplace with loads of design, prints, art etc.
Zibbet – Australia – Unique, one-of-a-kind and fully handmade items are on sale here.
Note that I am not affiliated with any of these marketplaces. This list is by no means complete and will be constantly updated. Please send me an email if you know of a marketplace that should be added!