Folksy

Folksy was created with the aim of showcasing the work of independent UK artists, designers and crafters. The site launched in summer 2007 and has risen to become the main UK based site for crafters.

Folksy HQ is in Sheffield (Flickr photo map) and there are a team of seven full and part-time people involved in Folksy. Unlike other marketplaces we're not funded by debt, and we believe in ploughing revenue raised straight back into the business to keep improving it.

Folksy's Philosophy

• We believe that there are a lot of talented people who make wonderful things and that those people and those things deserve a service that showcases their work in the best and most cost effective way.
• Small scale production and handmade goods offer ways to manage resources effectively and support local economies. We're not anti-globalisation but we just like a thriving cottage industry too :)
• Unlike other services we are not a juried site, we allow anyone to list their work, and we only allow hand crafted things (no vintage, for example). This creates a meritocracy where great work from hobbyists can rub shoulders with the best from established professional crafters. The work should stand for itself.

We hope you enjoy using Folksy. Please do let us have your feedback so we can improve what we offer.

We're active on twitter and on Facebook so do say hello to us there.