About Us

Artisan Shop USA is an American small business, proudly family-owned and operated. We believe in showcasing the skill, heart, and creativity of American makers. Every vendor we welcome into our online marketplace shares the same passion for quality and authenticity.

Lauren, the manager behind Artisan Shop USA, was not born in the United States, but—as she likes to say—she “got here as fast as she could.” Becoming an American citizen remains one of the proudest moments of her life.

Though she has attended handmade marketplaces and craft fairs, her true joy is found at home—crafting, sharing ideas with friends, and appreciating the beauty of work made by hand. Her constant companion is Daisymay, an English bulldog with the calmest demeanor in the world, while her husband, son, siblings, and father are steady encouragers and cheerleaders of her efforts.

When asked where her passion for handmade goods began, Lauren recalls a moment from childhood:

One day I watched my precious Mémère dismantle one of Pépère’s fine woolen suits. Curious, I asked why. With a knowing smile, Mémère replied in her delightful broken English accent, "It’s past its time of use for him. It’s going to you now." She then spread newspaper across the wooden floor, carefully cut a pattern, and crafted a jumper perfectly sized for seven-year-old me. I felt so proper, so proud, and so loved.

That moment has stayed with me since. It taught me that handmade goods are more than fabric and thread—they carry stories, heritage, and care. Today, Artisan Shop USA carries forward that same spirit, connecting shoppers to American makers whose work is built to last, filled with meaning, and made with heart.