Meet the Makers: Summer Gift Guide

This summer, we're spotlighting a few of our product vendors who specialize in items ranging from handcrafted jewlery, to custom t-shirts, and more. Read about their design processes and stories to see why our vendors stand out from the rest!

Gratinsta Jewelry

Manali Shinde is the designer, maker, and founder of Gratinsta and names nature as her muse. Each piece is thoughtfully crafted to capture the quiet details around us—like the curve of a petal or the shimmer of wings—and made with recycled materials that are kind to the Earth.

Each piece is shaped with an artisan’s patience and a deep respect for detail. Gratinsta's makers carefully hand-brush and finish every creation, ensuring that no two are ever exactly alike. This tactile process brings warmth, depth, and character to the recycled sterling silver turning each design into a singular work of art that reflects both the skill of the craftsperson and the soul of its inspiration.

Manali started her brand on a mission to help people feel happy and beautiful through jewelry inspired by nature. Her hope is that you feel a little brighter, a little more grounded, and beautifully connected to the world around you.

Maritime Tribes

Trip and Tanya are the driving force behind Maritime Tribes. Based out of Fall River, Massachusetts, they are dedicated to supporting local retailers. For over a decade, they have dedicated themselves to mastering the art of textile by exploring texture, tensile strength, weave patterns, and stitching. Their global search for cozy, yet sophisticated, textile has allowed Maritime to curate and deliver the highest-quality textile goods.

Our products with Maritime Tribes often support ongoing exhibitions, making them exclusive to our MFA Boston shops. Trip and Tanya work with us to create pieces that celebrate the beauty of the MFA's collection wih exquisite textiles. We have developed t-shirts, placemats, ties, and more that feature artwork seen all around the Museum. The top-tier Maritime Tribes quality and craftsmanship is palpable in our products!

Stonington Designs 

Rich and Michelle Drake's partnership is built on four decades of creativity, craftsmanship, and connection. Blending traditional weaving techniques with sustainable design, they launched Drift by Stonington Designs in January 2023 — creating distinctive reclaimed wood jewelry made by hand in their Connecticut workshop.

Rich’s background as a craftsman and process engineer allowed the couple to manufacture their jewelry components in-house, ensuring quality at every step. As demand grew, Michelle expanded her creative vision, bringing Stonington Designs’ handcrafted jewelry to online retail and wholesale markets. To preserve the brand’s artisan craftsmanship and support local communities, the Military Spouse Weaving Program was created — offering flexible weaving opportunities to military families.

At Stonington Designs, every piece reflects a dedication to American craftsmanship, sustainable practices, and thoughtful design. Proudly creating made in the USA jewelry, the brand supports local artisans, military families, and eco-conscious production. We are proud to stock Stonington's items in our shop!

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