Dropshipping Artisan Made Accessories

2 Dropshipping Artisan Made Accessories Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

The demand for crafted jewelry, handcrafted stoneware to lambskin pillows is at an all-time high. Consumers are looking for unique, expressive pieces that serve both aesthetics and function, to incorporate into their homes and offices.

Thus, if you love art or you understand where to source unique items, consider dropshipping artisan-made accessories.

Before starting a dropshipping business along this line, study consumer trends and preferences. Remember that the last decade brought a great and wide shift in the consumer mindset, and so they are concerned about sustainability and ethical consumption. Therefore, understanding these trends and preferences can help you serve them better.

In this list, you'll find real-world dropshipping artisan made accessories success stories and very profitable examples of starting a dropshipping artisan made accessories that makes money.

1. Just Artisan ($120K/year)

Just Artisan, a handmade-only marketplace founded by Marcello De Lio, has seen impressive growth since its launch in 2020. With $15,000 in sales during December 2020 and a strong customer base, the platform is on track for continued growth in 2021. De Lio's personal experience selling handmade goods and observing the frustrations of artists competing against drop shippers and facing rising fees inspired him to create a platform that supports artists and provides them with a true handmade marketplace.

How much money it makes: $120K/year
How much did it cost to start: $25K
How many people on the team: 2

How I Started A $10K/Month Marketplace That Sells Handmade Goods From Independent Artist

Just Artisan is a handmade-only marketplace that has achieved over $15,000 in sales during December and is on track to expand with 400 vendors and 2,000 products since launching fully in June 2020.

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2. Temples and Markets ($72K/year)

Judith Treanor came up with the idea for her business, Temples and Markets, after traveling extensively throughout Southeast Asia and being inspired by the creativity and resilience of the artisans she met. She wanted to expose their unique creations to a broader market and help others overcome "Buyers' Regret" by offering products that could usually only be found on one's travels. Since launching, Judith has used PR, SEO, and email marketing to attract and retain customers, with 85% of her traffic coming from SEO.

How much money it makes: $72K/year
How many people on the team: 0

How Judith Treanor Started A Business Sourcing Products From Southeast Asia

Temples and Markets founder Judith Treanor sources handmade, unique and sustainable artisan products from Southeast Asia for her online store, curating accessories, bags, jewelry and home decor to appeal to conscious consumers aged 30-55 who love to travel, with a 24% returning customer rate and an online conversion rate of .33%.

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