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Buy Local Guide: Chicago's Indie Artisan Shops
Threadless Store is one of Buy Local Guide: Chicago's Indie Artisan Shops.

1. Threadless Store

7.6
3011 N Broadway St (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Clothing Store · Lake View East · 14 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore 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.

Renegade Handmade is one of Buy Local Guide: Chicago's Indie Artisan Shops.

2. Renegade Handmade

1924 W Division St (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Arts and Crafts Store · Wicker Park · 9 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore 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.

3. Golden Age

119 N Peoria St, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · West Town · 2 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore 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.

Sacred Art is one of Buy Local Guide: Chicago's Indie Artisan Shops.

4. Sacred Art

8.5
4619 N Lincoln Ave (at Wilson), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · Ravenswood · 6 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore 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.

Inkling is one of Buy Local Guide: Chicago's Indie Artisan Shops.

5. Inkling

8.7
2917 1/2 N Broadway St (at W Oakdale Ave), Chicago, IL
Gift Store · Lake View East · 9 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore 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.

Lillstreet Art Center is one of Buy Local Guide: Chicago's Indie Artisan Shops.

6. Lillstreet Art Center

8.9
4401 N Ravenswood Ave (Montrose), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · Ravenswood · 17 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore 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.

Project Onward is one of Buy Local Guide: Chicago's Indie Artisan Shops.

7. Project Onward

1200 W 35th St Fl 4, Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · The Loop · 2 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore 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.

8. The Shop at the Cultural Center

78 E Washington St Fl 1, Chicago, IL
Gift Store · The Loop · 1 tip

Explore ChicagoExplore 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.