At Best Startup California we track over 300,000 Californian startups and over 1,500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 50 Handmade companies in California, United States. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Handmade Companies & Startups (California, United States)
Verlocal
Free scheduling software and marketplace for local tours and activities.
Founder(s): Will Lee
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Handmade, Marketplace, SaaS, Tourism, Travel
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Slice of Sauce
Slice of Sauce is a handmade food products company.
Founder(s): Cole Williams, Emily Williams
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Food and Beverage, Handmade
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McGuire Denim
McGuire Denim is an apparel and fashion company producing a collection of classic and handcrafted denim products.
Founder(s): Marianne McDonald
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Goods, Fashion, Handmade, Manufacturing
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Novica United
Novica United is an e-commerce marketplace focused on handmade decor, art, and jewelry.
Founder(s): Armenia Nercessian, Mina Olivera, Roberto Milk
Location: Santa Monica, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Handmade, Home Decor, Marketplace
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The Crafter’s Box
The Crafter’s Box provides curated materials, specialty tools, and digital workshops for artists to create handmade pieces of art.
Founder(s): Morgan Spenla
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Art, Handmade, Marketplace, Product Design, Retail
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Foodzie
Foodzie is an online marketplace that allows individuals to discover and buy food directly from artisan producers.
Founder(s): Emily Olson, Nik Bauman, Rob LaFave
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Handmade, Local, Marketplace, Organic Food
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CauseBox
CauseBox is an online store that supplies a range of handmade wood bowls, stainless steel bento snack boxes and deodorants.
Founder(s): Brett McCollum, Matt Richardson
Location: Culver City, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Handmade, Home Services
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OOLY
OOLY is a retail company that offers fun and functional products for art and crafts projects.
Founder(s): Carol Pankiw Tyner
Location: Oceanside, California, United States
Industries: Art, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Handmade, Retail
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Anna Beck
Anna Beck is an online and offline shop that designs and sell handmade jewelry.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Handmade, Jewelry, Retail
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Wildflower Cases
Wildflower Cases is hand-made limited edition and fashion iPhone cases accessories created by designers.
Founder(s):
Location: Camarillo, California, United States
Industries: Email, Fashion, Graphic Design, Handmade
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Tin Pot Creamery
Tin Pot Creamery is a scoop shop offering full-flavored ice cream and baked goods.
Founder(s): Becky Sunseri, Brigette Lau
Location: Los Altos, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Goods, Food and Beverage, Handmade
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Bagatiba
Bagatiba is an e-commerce store for handcrafted men’s and women’s jewelry products.
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Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Handmade, Jewelry
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World of Good
World of Good is a U.S.-based importer and reseller that brings handcrafted products from cooperation, NGOs and nonprofits.
Founder(s): Priya Haji, Siddharth Sanghvi
Location: Emeryville, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Handmade, Retail, Shopping
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MABLE
MABLE produces a toothbrush made of bamboo and that is anti-microbial and bio-degradable.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Dental, Handmade, Health Care
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Wholesale Arts and Frames
Wholesale Arts and Frames is a manufacturer and supplier of art materials, oil paintings and hand-painted arts.
Founder(s):
Location: Sylmar, California, United States
Industries: Art, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Handmade, Manufacturing
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Wakami
Wakami is a company that sells handmade jewelry and accessories made by Guatemalans.
Founder(s):
Location: Torrance, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Enterprise Software, Handmade
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Zanoby
From the Maker’s workshop to your doorst
Founder(s): Roberto Scaccia
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Handmade, Manufacturing
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Bill Wall Leather
Bill Wall Leather is a seller of handmade leather and jewelry.
Founder(s):
Location: Malibu, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Handmade, Jewelry, Sales
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Custom Comfort Mattress
Custom Comfort Mattress is an online mattress store.
Founder(s):
Location: Orange, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Handmade
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Leftbank Art
Leftbank Art provides in-house artists original works.
Founder(s):
Location: La Mirada, California, United States
Industries: Art, Handmade, Home Decor
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Rhubarb Collection
Rhubarb Collection is a limited edition women’s and children’s clothing company.
Founder(s):
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Handmade, Women’s
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EJ Lauren
EJ Lauren is a domestic upholstery company that produces furniture for retail stores, e-commerce, and residential projects.
Founder(s):
Location: Downey, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Furniture, Handmade, Sales
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Joshua Tree Candle Company
Joshua Tree Candle Company engages in handcrafting candles with premium blended soy wax, fine fragrance oils and cotton core wicks.
Founder(s):
Location: Joshua Tree, California, United States
Industries: Handmade, Retail
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Way Easy Gifts
Way Easy Gifts is an online platform that enables users to find and send gifts to their loved ones.
Founder(s): Katherine Ryan
Location: California City, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Gift, Handmade, Online Portals, Retail
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BalloonDuck
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Founder(s): Brandon Thornton, Vivian Xue Rahey
Location: Lucerne Valley, California, United States
Industries: Fashion, Handmade, Internet
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Songbird Ocarina
Songbird Ocarina delivers hand-crafted ocarinas that include zelda ocarina, 12 hole ocarinas, and songbooks with worldwide shipping.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Creative Agency, Handmade, Music, Musical Instruments
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Sam & Nala
Sam & Nala creates connections between artisan-entrepreneurs and you, your furry friend and your home.
Founder(s):
Location: Cottonwood, California, United States
Industries: Fashion, Handmade, Lifestyle, Pet, Retail, Shopping
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Jill Milan
Jill Milan makes luxury handbags and accessories in Italy. All items are free of animal-based materials.
Founder(s): Milan Lazich
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Fashion, Handmade, Lifestyle
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Artifacts International
Artifacts International has crafted custom furniture for the Interior Design trade, with installations worldwide.
Founder(s):
Location: Chula Vista, California, United States
Industries: Furniture, Handmade, Interior Design
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Tina Frey Designs
Tina Frey Designs is an online marketplace for home decor products.
Founder(s):
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Handmade, Home Decor, Retail
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Hostess with the Mostess
Hostess with the Mostess is a lifestyle brand that specializes in customizable paper designs.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Art, E-Commerce, Gift Card, Handmade
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FPW Enteprises
FPW Enterprises LLC, Doing business as “Soulknits” is an e-commerce store specializing in handmade fashion accessories.
Founder(s):
Location: Corona, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Handmade
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Collective Lifestyle
Collective Lifestyle is a manufacturer of handmade wallpapers using patented technology.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Handmade, Home Decor, Manufacturing
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Roberts Ferry Nut Co.
Roberts Ferry Nut Co. provides handmade gourmet popcorns and confections, candied and flavored nuts, dried fruits and trail mixes.
Founder(s):
Location: Waterford, California, United States
Industries: Food and Beverage, Food Processing, Gift, Handmade
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Arturo Rios
Arturo Rios is a fashion hat designing company that specializes in hand-crafted luxury hats.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Fashion, Handmade, Manufacturing
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Cocoknits
Cocoknits designs and supplies knitting patterns and craft tools for knitters.
Founder(s):
Location: Union City, California, United States
Industries: Art, Handmade, Productivity Tools
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Teterete Home
Teterete Home is an online store for Mexican arts and crafts home decor products.
Founder(s):
Location: Whittier, California, United States
Industries: Art, E-Commerce, Handmade, Home Decor
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Signorello Estate
Signorello Estate represents French style wines with finesse.
Founder(s):
Location: Napa, California, United States
Industries: Craft Beer, Food and Beverage, Handmade, Real Estate, Wine And Spirits
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House Of Alva
An ethically & socially conscious brand designing a resplendent collection of handmade, stylish, statement scarves using natural materials
Founder(s):
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Handmade, Shopping
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Diane Serra Handmade
Quality, Handmade Leather Goods, Made in California
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Handmade, Small and Medium Businesses
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Lineaus Athletic Company
Lineaus Athletic offers hand crafted products.
Founder(s):
Location: Oakland, California, United States
Industries: Handmade, Sporting Goods, Sports
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Huge Bear Wines
Huge Bear Wines specializes in making hand-crafted and unique wines.
Founder(s):
Location: Calistoga, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Goods, Handmade, Wine And Spirits
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Upcycled Around Town
Marketplace for upcycled goods
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Handmade, Marketplace, Recycling
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M.Cohen
M. Cohen is an online jewelery store that sells a wide collection of hand-crafted bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, and accessories.
Founder(s): Maor Cohen
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Handmade, Jewelry
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Caring Craft
Caring Craft offers environmentally friendly packaging solutions for cottage industries.
Founder(s):
Location: Healdsburg, California, United States
Industries: Handmade, Manufacturing, Packaging Services
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Nino925
Nino925 is a webshop that sells custom lifestyle handcrafted jewelry.
Founder(s):
Location: Costa Mesa, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Handmade, Jewelry, Lifestyle
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Commun Skin Care
Skincare products for community wellness.
Founder(s):
Location: Oakland, California, United States
Industries: Agriculture, Beauty, Communities, Consumer Goods, Food and Beverage, Handmade, Health Care
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Sharing Wordthy
Sharing Wordthy is a shop of handcrafted letter board gift set.
Founder(s):
Location: Milpitas, California, United States
Industries: Handmade, Retail
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King Silk Art
King Silk Art creates silk embroidery wall art that is hand-stitched by masters paints, or equipment used in the process are used.
Founder(s):
Location: Tustin, California, United States
Industries: Art, Handmade, Internet, Textiles
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Rbitencourt USA
Custom Handmade Plush Pillows, Backpacks, Bags, and Accessories for Any Fandom
Founder(s):
Location: Pacific Palisades, California, United States
Industries: Art, Comics, E-Commerce, Handmade, Home Decor, Music, Personalization
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