leatherboundink t1_iydrtne wrote on November 30, 2022 at 5:27 PM

If you have Instagram, I'd suggest taking a look on there to find an independent maker you like. There are quite a few of us these days. Otherwise, there are also makers-related subs here on Reddit.

mygirlwednesday7 t1_iyf7e4l wrote on November 30, 2022 at 11:05 PM

I recently bought a small purse at the suggestion of my doctor from my doctor from an independent maker and I am in love. The quality is amazing. If the maker knows his craft and knows how to translate that into good photographs, it’s absolute gold. I prefer to support small businesses, especially artists and makers. I think that’s really important in this economy.