About Etsy
Etsy is a global online marketplace connecting buyers
with independent sellers — artists, craftspeople,
vintage collectors, and small creative businesses —
who make, design, or curate the things they sell.
Founded in New York in 2005, Etsy has grown into
one of the world's largest markets for handmade,
personalised, and vintage goods, with millions of
sellers operating from almost every country on earth.
The breadth of what's available on Etsy is genuinely
remarkable — handmade jewellery, personalised gifts,
wedding accessories, vintage clothing and homewares,
art prints, handcrafted ceramics, custom pet portraits,
knitting patterns, digital downloads, and far more.
Because sellers are individuals rather than corporations,
many offer custom and made-to-order options that
simply don't exist anywhere else. Star seller and
customer review ratings make it easy to identify
reliable sellers before you buy. Shipping policies
vary by seller, but international shipping is
widely available and many sellers offer tracked
options. For anyone looking for something unique,
handmade, or genuinely personal — rather than
mass-produced — Etsy is one of the most rewarding
places to shop online.