One of a Kind Online is a new e-retail version of the gargantuan One of a Kind craft fair held twice a year at the Ex. The site sells a mix of clothing, jewellery, art, food and other handmade items from over 300 Canadian sellers. Although the inventory isn’t as extensive as Etsy’s seemingly boundless craft universe, the stock is curated for quality, meaning you won’t have to click through pages upon pages of weird junk in order to find the perfect set of silk-screened tea towels. To make the selection process even simpler, we’ve picked out some of our favourite online OOAK artisans. Here, 10 cool Canadian crafters you should know about.
Toronto woodworking studio <a href="http://oneofakindonlineshop.com/index.php?dispatch=companies.view&company_id=336" target="_blank"><strong>Merganzer</strong></a> sells simple, contemporary furniture, like this bench made out of walnut and pear wood. $950
Our top 10 picks from One of a Kind’s new online craft shop
Our top 10 picks from One of a Kind’s new online craft shop
<a href="http://oneofakindonlineshop.com/index.php?dispatch=companies.view&company_id=621" target="_blank"><strong>Jenna Rose</strong></a> specializes in screen-printed textiles decorated with things like bumblebees and rain clouds. $18-$80
Our top 10 picks from One of a Kind’s new online craft shop
Our top 10 picks from One of a Kind’s new online craft shop
Why equip your pup with a collar when he could be sporting one of <a href="http://oneofakindonlineshop.com//index.php?dispatch=companies.view&company_id=333" target="_blank"><strong>Rover’</strong></a>s gentlemanly bow ties? $40
Our top 10 picks from One of a Kind’s new online craft shop
Our top 10 picks from One of a Kind’s new online craft shop
<a href="http://oneofakindonlineshop.com/index.php?dispatch=companies.view&company_id=606" target="_blank"><strong>Sew Whimsical’</strong></a>s colourfully patterned pennant banners are far more fun than dollar-store streamers—and reusable, too. $35-$105
Our top 10 picks from One of a Kind’s new online craft shop
Our top 10 picks from One of a Kind’s new online craft shop
Slouchy sweats get a style makeover at <a href="http://oneofakindonlineshop.com/index.php?dispatch=companies.view&company_id=427" target="_blank"><strong>Skinny Sweats, </strong></a>the Toronto-based expert in chic, comfortable leisure wear. $80
Our top 10 picks from One of a Kind’s new online craft shop
Our top 10 picks from One of a Kind’s new online craft shop
These marble drink coasters from <a href="http://oneofakindonlineshop.com/index.php?dispatch=companies.view&company_id=637" target="_blank"><strong>Versatile</strong></a> would make an excellent gift for Toronto history buffs. $60
Our top 10 picks from One of a Kind’s new online craft shop
Our top 10 picks from One of a Kind’s new online craft shop
<a href="http://oneofakindonlineshop.com/index.php?dispatch=companies.view&company_id=532" target="_blank"><strong>Lover Fighter’</strong></a>s colourful clutch purses are made out of painters’ drop cloths. $145
Our top 10 picks from One of a Kind’s new online craft shop
Our top 10 picks from One of a Kind’s new online craft shop
Toronto brand <a href="http://oneofakindonlineshop.com/index.php?dispatch=companies.view&company_id=658" target="_blank"><strong>Crywolf </strong></a>is known for its whimsical silk-screened tees and other cute, quirky designs. $28
Our top 10 picks from One of a Kind’s new online craft shop
Our top 10 picks from One of a Kind’s new online craft shop
<strong><a href="http://oneofakindonlineshop.com/index.php?dispatch=companies.view&company_id=629" target="_blank">Nicole Tarasick’</a></strong>s simple patriotic pillows and tote bags come stamped with things like maple leaves and polar bears. Our favourite is this simple all-Canadian cushion cover. $95
Our top 10 picks from One of a Kind’s new online craft shop
Love the coasters — functional and relevant art
Great Place to find local products where I am part of it as an artisan.