9 Handmade Gifts to Order on Etsy—All Made by Female Artists

Shopping for gifts is hard enough as it is, so it can be tempting to just add something generic to your Amazon cart and have it delivered—it’s cheap, easy, and it usually comes with free shipping. But this year, we’re doing our best to support female artists and women-owned small businesses by purchasing as many of our gifts from Etsy as possible. And we’ve made it easy for you to do it, too!

We talked to Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy's trend expert, about the rising number of consumers who value handmade gifts over mass-produced products."In an age of social media sharing, shoppers are looking for one-of-a-kind items that can’t be found anywhere else, and are increasingly turning to handmade to find something completely unique," she says.

When you're looking for gifts made by female artists, Etsy is one of the best places to start because 87% of Etsy sellers are women. “Shoppers are also becoming more conscious of what exactly they are purchasing and who they are purchasing from, and handmade items allow them to support independent makers while finding something truly meaningful,” Isom Johnson says.

We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite personalized gift ideas made by female artists—and all of our top picks are under $40. Plus, most of them include free shipping. If you’re in the market for a last-minute gift, check with the artist you’re interested in purchasing from; many of them offer rush or expedited shipping too. There’s nothing like the feeling of watching someone unwrap a present that was made just for them!