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Village Plaza, Chapel Hill, NC

WomanCraft Gifts

Heads up: Open to NC artists 18+. All work goes through a review, and an elected committee of members decides on new members. They don't want items that duplicate what's already in the store.

Long-running co-op of North Carolina artisans selling original handmade gifts. Members and consignors are paid only when their work sells.

Location
Village Plaza, Chapel Hill, NC
Address
205 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC
Pitch method
Email, In person
Terms
Artist co-op founded in 1973. Members work in the store 5.5 hours a week, serve on committees, vote and receive 68% of each sale (a little less during the training and review period). Consignors don't work in the store and receive 50%. There's a non-refundable $25 application fee and a one-time $100 membership fee if you're accepted.
Buying model
Consignment
Split & fees
68% of each sale to the brand; $25 application fee; $100 one-time membership fee; members keep 68%, consignors 50% (per their page, checked 2026-10-26).
Local only
Yes: North Carolina artists
Maker preferences
handmade, original handmade work
Buying windows
monthly (applications due the 1st)
Carries
Gifts, Jewelry, Home, Ceramics, Art, Baby & Kids
Instagram
Not listed
Last verified
2026-10-26

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