The cake your neighbor just decorated.
The wood bowl from the guy down the street.

MadeNear is a directory of local artisans you can actually find and contact. Enter your ZIP to see who's nearby.

Every maker is hand-vetted before they go live. No drop-shippers, no national chains.

Featured makers coming soon

We're onboarding our first wave of local makers right now. Check back in a few days, or apply to be one of them.

Browse by Category

Pick what you're looking for. We're starting with treats and growing from there.

Why MadeNear?

A directory built for the people who actually make things — and the neighbors who want to find them.

For neighbors

Find handmade goods from people who live in your zip code.

  • Real local

    Search by ZIP and see makers within 15 miles. No drop-shippers, no nationwide chains.

  • Support neighbors

    Every order keeps money in your community.

  • One of a kind

    Cakes, jewelry, woodwork, art — pieces you won't find on a store shelf.

  • Direct contact

    Reach the maker directly to commission, customize, or ask questions.

For makers

Get in front of customers in your own backyard — without paying for ads.

  • Local customers

    Show up when neighbors search by ZIP. No competing with the whole internet.

  • Free to list

    Phase 1 listings are free. We onboard you manually so the bar stays high.

  • Founder-friendly

    Early adopters get a Founder Pick badge that bumps you to the top of search.

  • No middleman

    We point customers at your existing channels. We don't take a cut of the sale.

Apply to be listed

Ready to find something handmade?

Start with your ZIP code. We'll show you who's making what within 15 miles.