Introduce yourself.

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In hopes of streamlining conversations, please introduce yourself here.
Whether you just joined or have been an etsian or part of the team for a while, let us know who you are, what you make, what inspires you.

[KaterinaCollection]

I'm Katerina and my partner is Tracy. Our main shop focuses on Viking era inspired jewelry and tools. I was making Viking knit bracelets and wanted to have an easier way to set up. So Tracy invented our wire guides. So we put both for sale in our shop. I'm in the process of weeding out non-historical items and putting those in a separate shop.

I'd like to create more historically accurate items from that era and region of earth. I used to have books, but lost them all when I left Louisiana a few years ago. Now I just mostly have a few digital pamphlets, so I just work with what I have.

Anyways, glad I can be a part of this team. Hopefully I'll learn more and apply it to my creations.

[Former_Member]

Hi Everyone! I'm Taylor, and I run two ETsy Shops, Dames a la Mode (damesalamode.etsy.com) and The Historical Bride. My main shop. Dames a la mode, specializes in reproduction Georgian jewelry for reenactors and costumers, as well as historically-accurate millinery supplies like ribbons and paper flowers. I occasionally will sell historical headwear as well. My Historical Bride shop is an offshoot of my main shop, where I focus on Georgian-inspired wedding jewelry.

First and foremost, I'm a reenactor, so accuracy is really important to me. Glad to have found this group!

Taylor

[Scelestious]

Hi, I am Alexis. I love music and art. I have a shop with creations inspired by hollow earth from rare mineral crystals. If you are interested, thanks! :)

www.etsy.com/shop/Scelestious

[victoriansentiments]

Hi - I'm Terry and I've been selling on Etsy since 2010. I specialize in original Victorian era jewelry, which is my passion. I've been studying the American Civil War since I was a child, and have been involved in the living history hobby for 25 years. I believe each piece of jewelry tells a story and I try to relate that story to my customers with every listing. The learning process never ends, so I'm happy to be a part of this team.

[Postcardigans]

Hi, I'm Susan and have had my Etsy shop for about a year now. I stay home with my one year old and do historic preservation consulting on the side. My degrees are in architecture and history, so that works perfectly! Research is a passion of mine, and I always have several projects going. Right now, I've finally had time to start research for an article I plan to write about a mid-century neighborhood developer in Charlotte, NC. I also blog about the history behind postcards both in my shop and my personal collection (http://postcardigans.weebly.com/blog). I'm so glad to have found a group on Etsy that values history as much as I do!

[Former_Member]

Hello!
In my shop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TimeAndTexture?ref=hdr
you can find unique hand painted jewelries, stone and glass jewelries, original watercolor paintings and mixed media art.

I ship worldwide, make adjustments and reservations,and accept orders) with other item, shipping is free, and if you choose several items in my shop, I will offer you a special price/discount )

please read the reviews

https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/TimeAndTexture/reviews?ref=shop_info

and feel free to ask me any question or ask to make something special for you!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/206961917/raw-stone-bracelet-amber-garnet?ref=shop_home_active_2

https://www.etsy.com/listing/192408131/sale-halloween-ivy-necklace-elven?ref=shop_home_active_5

https://www.etsy.com/listing/200309216/elven-necklace-celtic-tree-necklace?ref=shop_home_active_14

https://www.etsy.com/listing/201910923/dinosaur-original-watercolor-painting?ref=shop_home_active_20

https://www.etsy.com/listing/201899666/mixed-media-the-lonely-shepherd-original?ref=shop_home_active...

[Former_Member]

Hi, I'm William, I decorate boxes and home wares and I am inspired by historical design :) !

[Former_Member]

Hi all,

I studied art history in college and I currently work in a museum slide library. I love Japanese and African art, and I make jewelry that I view as fusion of aesthetics from these cultures. I’ve recently been really interested in talismans and mirror magic but I am really hesitant to start making anything inspired by this because I am really concerned about issues of appropriation -- so that’s something I’m currently mulling over. I’m trying to blog through it at https://autonomousthread.wordpress.com/ (but I’m horribly inconsistent)

Best,
Gloria

[Former_Member]

I'm Courtney. I use the ancient practice of "eco dyeing" in my practice. Until around 160 years ago this process was used everywhere in the world and now it is a lost art. I use plants, vegetables and flowers to permanently dye fabric. Check out my shop and instagram @sleepinggianttextiles

[Former_Member]

Hi,
I am Harmke Paulides, I live in the north of Holland. I opened an Etsy shop in december 2014, so I'm just starting up.
My shop is named ROUTE123 and I am inspired by maps. That can be all sorts of maps, from modern maps to historical maps and from items made with maps to illustrations often used on maps? Especially the illustrations on historical maps intrigue me, those illustrations can be very rich in detail and often they are meaningfull figures (symbols) for the region the map is about.

You can check-out my shop here: https://www.etsy.com/nl/shop/Route123?ref=l2-shopheader-name

And one of my listings: https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/221168642/ansicht-historisch-amsterdam-1625-03?ref=shop_home_active_...

Greetings to all of you,
Harmke Paulides

[Former_Member]

Hello! I am Jan, and I opened my shop "AvocadoStoneFaces" just over a month ago. I carve avocado stones (seeds/pits) and create unique and unusual pendants, figurines and buttons from them.

I use 100% natural materials in my products. I love to recycle things, and to use materials that are around me.

Many of my carvings have been inspired by ancient artefacts - it makes me feel in touch with the humans who first created the pieces.

I am happiest in Summer, when surrounded by nature.

[FrancescasWords]

Hi! I do lot of Greek mythology-inspired work, which I think counts as historic? I like to put a modern twist on things though. :)

[ninedragons]

Hello. It looks like this team has been around for awhile. I'm very pleased to have found you thanks to a friend on another team. I'm a photographer selling my work here on Etsy for...well, it's been four years this month.

I'm interested in history in general, historical novels, vintage textiles, clothing and, using my cameras to photograph it, historic architecture. It's a bit of an obsession, so I dedicated an entire shop section to Architectural Art. I think the extraordinary carved detail on older buildings is exquisite -- sometimes magical. Wherever I see it, I wonder about the trained craftsperson who created it and how they learned their craft and where they travelled the world to exercise it.

I'm happy to be here and look forward to chatting with all of you and discovering your shops. Best, E.

[Former_Member]

https://www.etsy.com/listing/209396520/miami-dolphins-tribal-headband-native?ref=shop_home_active_11

[IRISHTREASURE]

Hi Everyone
i am a jewelry designer from Ireland and i am inspired by History.
I adore medieval and renaissance jewelry and use many motifs from this time in my designs. I also love fantasy so there is sometimes a whimsical fantastical or romantic element to my work- I am always designing in my head and have numerous notebooks to hand to jot down inspiration and ideas lest I forget them....so many ideas .so little time !!
Please take a look at my shop

IRISHTREASURE
https://www.etsy.com/listing/240876777/miniature-portrait-pendant-sterling?ref=shop_home_active_6

[ThreeRiversForge]

Hello, all.

I'm Vaughn and I'm a blacksmith. I spend my time forging iron, shaping it however I can, and draw my inspiration from the past. If I'm not in the shop, I'm in front of the computer searching for new ideas or simply marveling at the things past masters were able to create.

I've been blacksmithing off and on for more than twenty years, but only just moved into doing it for a living and offering wares here on etsy. If you have an idea in mind, I'm always glad to help however I can. If you see something on my shop page but would like something slightly different, don't hesitate to ask.

[Former_Member]

Hi everyone :) I am Marta and I am new to Etsy, I opened my shop just about two weeks ago...
I sell jewelry inspired by historical jewelry pieces and by fantasy/nature (and I think I will stick to these two themes), as well as some more "gothic" goodies, as I used to love this style and still have some supplies to use.
Anyways, I plan to keep on making the royal/aristocratic looking jewelry and stick to my more elaborated and rich designs.
I am also a historical reenactor (XIII and XIV century and the Napoleonic era), as well as a horseback archer, so I'm in love with historical styles and outfits in general :)

Feel free to check out my (obviously still growing) shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Artefaktorium

[GoddessGruia]

HI, I am not only an artist, but also a historian and a reenactor (Roman period). Some of my works on Etsy reflect this latter passion, hope to discover some of your works and get inspiration! All the best! Ana

[Yesteeyear]

Hello,

I'm Chris. I started designing history inspired t-shirts 6 years ago after being inspired by the podcast Stuff You Missed In History Class. I've branched out beyond that, but the history ones are still my favourite. :-)

You can find the history ones here - www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Yesteeyear?section_id=17218907

[OfficiallyMrP]

Hi everyone from Portugal
I love history and created a historical paper mache doll project. Some of my items on my shop are mini versions of it inspired, also, on those lovely plum miniatures (but mine are paper though... :)

[Former_Member]

Hello, I am Adam. I am new to Etsy. I have a shop for crafting rings from US and world coins.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SouthernCoinworks?ref=hdr_shop_menu

[AlfheimJewelry]

Hi, my name is Casper and I just finished my study as goldsmith.

Im new to etsy.I sell jewelry inspired by medieval history and especially
the early medieval ages (vikings,slavs,anglo saxons).

[Former_Member]

Hey, Ya'll, I 'm Kelsey. I love history, and have a new shop here on Etsy. I sell my own original art and designs. ♥ I enjoy blending history and fantasy together. God Bless!

[Former_Member]

Hi! I am Emily from Roses and Rhubarb Antiques! We love antiques and repurposing things. We love to learn about old objects, their purposes, and how we can show them in our homes - as well as others! Glad to be part of this group!

[NaturaeCor]

Hi everyone!
I'm Flavia from Naturæ Cor (even if Etsy doesn't let me use the proper letters :P ). I live near Naples, Italy, in an area where history is part of our landscape and daily life, and this is refected in my art too as I drew inspiration from my land and its (hi)stories. I'm actually a Cultural Heritage student, so this passion is in my bones and veins :)
Ancient civilizations, Middle Age, Renaissance, Victorian era and Belle Epoque are absolutely my favourites and source of inspiration when I made my jewels.
It's a pleasure to be part of this group :)