We asked a few of the state’s talented artisans to tell us about their most treasured heritage items.
Maine-Made
ANK Ceramics’s bespoke menorahs are influenced by the modernist sculptures of Ruth Duckworth.
A striking new Thos. Moser piece blends new influences with 50 years of woodworking heritage.
The millennia-old art form is about more than just lamps and church windows.
Each horn-shaped, 18-inch-long call is made from bark Butch Phillips harvests from tribal land.
On the heels of a pioneering project, alternative energy may hold promise for Maine's marine industry.
A fresh generation of L.L.Bean fans is putting a cheeky new spin on the company’s famous bags.
. . . And let Maine-made magic unfold at Brown Goldsmiths in Freeport, where heirlooms-to-be are crafted with loving attention to detail and meaning.
Shopkeeper Eric McIntyre’s handmade brooms are designed to be displayed and used.
Islesboro Land Trust cofounder Stephen Miller makes elegant walking sticks out of island hardwood.
His weathered, sun-bleached “Shed Collection” is just one of his upcycled creations.
Raymond maker Melissa Evans loves working with an eco-conscious and unexpected material (also, lasers!). A Down East Shop maker spotlight.