Homespun: Modern Handmade is a boutique, gallery and workshop devoted to contemporary handmade goods. We are located on the east end of Mass Ave in downtown Indianapolis, IN. We sell the work of more than 300 artists, crafters and makers from across the U.S. and Canada. Our products range from jewelry to bath & body products, artisanal foods to stationery, prints to 3D art, housewares to apparel and more.
Founded in July, 2010, Homespun is an outgrowth of the INDIEana Handicraft Exchange, central Indiana’s first contemporary craft fair.
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Amanda (AKA "Bosslady")Co-Owner & Shopkeep
Amanda spends her days communicating with vendors and searching for new handmade goodies to stock the shelves. And making payments. And interviewing and hiring people. And organizing the INDIEana Handicraft Exchange. All the things. She does them, with the help of her amazing staff. Previously an elementary school art teacher, and a photographer by trade, Amanda was a vendor at an early Renegade Craft Fair selling Polaroid transfers and emulsion lifts.
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First ever Homespun purchase"The First 1000 Days" baby journal from Nikki McClure
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Favorite karaoke song"Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey. But only if my husband is singing it. I don't sing.
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Favorite thing about IndyRight now, the Cultural Trail. It adds a whole new level of vibrancy to our city.
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Favorite locally-owned businessTuttle Orchards, Traders Point Creamery, Mass Ave Toys, Just Pop In!, New Day Meadery...those are just a few, but this list could go on and on and on
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Neal(Not-So-Silent) Co-Owner
Neal thought that opening a store would be a great idea and Amanda believed him. He thought that he’d help out for the first year and could move on to the next thing. That never happened. He’s not involved in daily operations, but his head is never too far from the store. A retired rock and roller, he has a professional job…elsewhere.
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First ever Homespun purchaseIf you don't count the store itself, the "I'm IN Love" tee from Megan Lee Designs
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Favorite mealChanna masala, chicken tikka masala, vegetable pakora & naan
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Favorite thing about IndyIts potential
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Favorite movie quote"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk." - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
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HayleyInventory Manager
Coffee, cats, and anything nerdy – those are all things Hayley. An Indy transplant, Hayley splits her time between slingin’ handmade with us as our Inventory Manager and nurturing her own crafty business of nerdy necklaces on Etsy at HayCanMake.
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FIRST EVER HOMESPUN PURCHASENARWHAL EARRINGS BY ISETTE
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FAVORITE BOOKANYTHING BY JOHN GREEN
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FAVORITE THING ABOUT INDYSO FAR... THE PEOPLE. EVERYONE IS GENUINELY NICE HERE.
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FAVORITE MOVIE QUOTE"WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS IS A RETURN TO SWEETNESS AND DECENCY." - AUDREY HEPBURN FROM ROMAN HOLIDAY
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NICKNAMEHAY, BUT MY DAD STILL CALLS ME DOODLE OR PEEP
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LilySales Associate
We love our Sales Associate Lily! Our personal beauty and plant expert, Lily is always ready to answer questions and give recommendations to unsure customers. When she’s not providing excellent customer service here, she’s at school or on the stage at YAT.
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Favorite foodvegan mac n' cheese
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First homespun purchaseTeachers vs Grizzlies sticker
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Favorite brand of shoesDoc Martens
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Favorite BookThe golden compass
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Favorite coffee shopCoat Check
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IsabellaSales Associate
Meet our Sales Associate, Isabella! A high school student with a love for tacos, New York City, and cinematography, we’re so happy to have Isabella join our team!
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Favorite Song to Sing at KaraokeAll Star
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Favorite BookThe Perks of being a wallflower
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NicknameIzzy
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Favorite brand of shoesVans
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Favorite locally-owned business in IndyWylie's or Homespun!
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CandiceInventory and E-Com Assistant
The creative and brilliant Candice Conner is a new addition to Homespun as of 2021! She is a local photographer specializing in food, weddings, and portrait. Candice is lending her talents to our Inventory and E-Comm team. She loves Indy’s local food scene and connecting with our customers.
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First Homespun PurchaseSimply unscented Deodorant from Humble Brands In
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Favorite FoodPizzology's Mussels, Warm Ricotta, and a Chop Salad
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Favorite Thing about IndyThe incredible food scene, and my friends and family! (Should probably swap that order but I stand by what I said)
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Favorite Local BusinessHomespun of course! Also Lil Dumplings on the Northside.
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Favorite BookThe War of Art by Steven Pressfield
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JimmySales Associate
Jimmy Lardin is Homespun’s Instagram Model turned Sales Associate. A former Butler Bulldog, Jimmy spends his time managing campaigns for Indiana’s Democratic Party. We are so happy to have Jimmy’s eye for display design and friendly face on our sales floor!
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ShannonSocial Media Marketing Manager
Shannon is an Indianapolis based content creator and writer. Her heart belongs to live entertainment and the creative people who make Indianapolis weird. Shannon handles Homespun’s marketing and social media presence.
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First Homespun PurchaseTinker Chai, of course
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Favorite Thing About IndianapolisIndy's creative industry and live comedy scene.
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Favorite Local BusinessPrufrock Coffee in Broad Ripple (& Homespun)
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Favorite BookSo Sad Today by Melissa Broder
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Favorite FoodRook, always (RIP, thanks 2020)
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