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~ THE PRIMITIVE HANDMADE DIRECTORY ~

Your Host KITTREDGE MERCANTILE

WELCOME! To ~ THE PRIMITIVE HANDMADE DIRECTORY ~ We're so gald you stopped by. Here at the directory you will find all things primitive and handmade. From americana, dolls, candles, scents and soaps to quilt bears and everything in between. We are a brand new directory, so be patience as we fill our pages with some of the best primitive artist from across the country. You never know what you might find, so sit back and enjoy! You're bound to see a handmade or two you just can't live without.


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Nanny Goat Primitives
Olde Village Depot
Cottage Natural Soaps
Starry Nites Farm
Granny In The Woods
Crow's Nest
Mulberry Creek Mercantile
Daisy's Designs
Meadow Fork Primitives
Sew Cute Dolls & More
Megans Primitive Cupboard
Piggy Wiggy Primitives




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Kountry Berry Marketplace ~ Now under new ownership! We have been totally revamped and are advertising heavily to help you promote your site. Stop in and shop with our vendors today. We offer all types of Primitive and Country decor. You're sure to find the perfect gift or item for your home.

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A Time For Primitives ~ We are a group of Eclectic Artisans. What that means is, we are more than Primitives. We have a wide variety of items, in various mediums, from a diverse group of Artists. Our *GRAND OPENING* is April 1st! Please come visit us and "Step into the world of Eclectic Artists and Catch our Style".

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“Kindred Sisters of Folk Art” formed as a group on Ebay on March 3, 2008. They are a small diverse group of Primitive Folk Artists who strive to bring you the best in handmade Folk Art. At present, they have 13 members, and are taking requests for group membership. They offer: Primitive & Folk Art Dolls, Americana Items, Primitive Paintings, Primitive/Farmhouse Furniture, Wood Signs and Accessories, Templates and Graphics, and items for the home such as Pillows and Primitive Décor. Special attention to detail is taken from each artists to ensure you get quality crafts with reasonable prices.

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We get asked alot what is primitive. I found this description while visiting The Prim Mart and I think it says it all. "Primitive" is a present-day term coined from the early 1800's referring to a style from an era where making-do was a way of life. Back in those times, sewing was not so much a hobby but a required skill. For example, quilts were needed to keep warm in the winter and folks didn't have alot of spending money for fabrics, so old clothing was used instead. And all of those pieces were sewn by hand (no machines then!). Dolls were often stuffed with rags or sawdust and had very little, if any clothing or detailed faces.

Today you will find primitive artists creating pieces such as dolls that look old, worn, stained, and very simple. This process takes several hours or even days to create. Many artists use vintage elements within their artwork to 're-purpose' and give life again to something otherwise known as junk to those around us. In some cases, the more older and worn items you use, the more value it has. Many artists scour antique shops and flea markets, looking for that perfect piece to work with, to inspire a whole creation. In styling terms, primitive can mean rustic, simple, grungy, worn, and anything to reflect a style of yesteryear.

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