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From artist-designed housewares to unique custom t-shirts and on-the-spot portraits, support local artists and find one-of-a-kind gifts by checking out these Chicago-owned artisan shops.
3011 N Broadway St (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Clothing Store · Lake View East · 14 tips and reviews
Explore Chicago: Threadless selects and prints hundreds of awesome new t-shirt designs by a talented community of artists. This locale gets the newest tees on Friday, three days before they're for sale on the website.
Arts and Crafts Store · Wicker Park · 9 tips and reviews
Explore Chicago: Truly a one-stop shop for DIY goodies and the work of over 300 artists! An extension of the Renegade Craft Fair, the store serves as a permanent locale for people to buy & sell unique handmade items.
Explore Chicago: An artist-run space dedicated to the collaboration of ideas through exhibitions & printed matter, Golden Age is the place to discover amazing pieces from printed posters to high-end zines to clothing.
Explore Chicago: This intimate gallery sells artwork from over 100 independent Chicago artisans ranging from one-of-kind paintings & photography prints to jewelry pieces & custom clothing.
2917 1/2 N Broadway St (at W Oakdale Ave), Chicago, IL
Gift Store · Lake View East · 9 tips and reviews
Explore Chicago: Home of the latest creations from artists, illustrators and crafters, Inkling hosts a wide selection of original art, greeting cards, art prints, jewelry and more.
Explore Chicago: Besides its reputation for a wide range of class offerings in ceramics, painting, drawing, & photography, Lillstreet has an amazing gallery shop featuring original artwork & handcrafted gifts.
Explore Chicago: For only $20, get a custom, one-of-a-kind work of art - have your portrait created by a talented artist and support this gallery/studio dedicated to the creative growth of artists with disabilities.
Explore Chicago: The shop is committed to promoting local artists and organizations through the sale of their merchandise, such as hand-painted scarves, eco-friendly jewelry, music, literature and photography.