Local Makers & Products
Topeka shopping wouldn't be complete without local Topeka makers and creators! With foodie faves like Hazel Hill chocolates, Cashmere Popcorn, Moburt's spices, and Le Petit Bon Bon pastries, and home and personal goods like Made Maker pottery, Reliant Apparel clothing and gear, and 4 Girl's Garage refurbished furniture located at the Topeka Vendors Market, Topeka shopping offers something for everyone. The opportunities and options are endless throughout the city! Shop local all year round, discover art, and the perfect Kansas-made gifts to share with your family and friends.
A Little Taste of Local Makers:
THE LUMBER WOMAN & CO. | What began as a fallen tree during a storm, has grown into a thriving female-owned and operated business. Tina, AKA The Lumber Woman, recognized that fallen trees still have so much potential. Today, her clients have the special opportunity to commission one-of-a-kind pieces for their home!
SASSY BASSET BISCUIT CO. | With the encouragement of a hungry Basset Hound, Sassy Basset owner Sherri started baking dog treats with all-natural and locally grown ingredients. There’s no doubt these treats will have your furry friends wagging their tails!
THE BRASSY EXPLORER | The Brassy Explorer was born from a love for travel and the desire to find great gifts for friends and family. Products include custom engraved wood keychains, magnets, and ornaments, as well as a variety of other engravable items like drink tumblers, bottle openers, passport holders, koozies, and more!
CLAY LIKE ME | With nearly endless designs and color combinations, there’s something for everyone who loves to accessorize with earrings! Maker and designer, Evelyn, creates these handmade polymer clay earrings with the goal of bringing a little bit of happiness to those who wear them.
MADE MAKER | Home-thrown, hand-carved, and carefully glazed, each piece from Made Maker’s pottery is a work of art. Items range from vases and plant holders to kitchenware and more. One item, in particular, can be found in many Topeka homes: the Topeka flag mug!
THE NORTHWOODS GNOMES | These one-of-a-kind handcrafted Nordic Gnomes are rumored to bring good luck! Each gnome has a style of its own. They can be styled to help root for your favorite school or sports team or make for the perfect seasonal décor.
TOP CITY FLOWER TRUCK | Catering to pop-ups, events and more, the Top City Flower Truck offers bouquets from local growers, via a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Meet Fiona, a 1964 Ford F100, as she cruises the capital city with her colorful blooms in tow.
MORNING LIGHT KOMBUCHA | Native American owned and operated, Morning Light Kombucha is produced in nearby Hoyt, Kansas. This kombucha, made with locally sourced ingredients, can be found for sale around Topeka. It is also now offered online for delivery!
STUMPY'S SMOKED CHEESE | From food truck to storefront, the capital city’s premier cheese smoker is now located in north Topeka. Smoked cheeses, locally sourced meats and other treats can be found at their new storefront. Cheese lovers out there can also find Stumpy’s products in many local stores!
DAD'S BUNS | Making a name from exactly what started the business, Dad’s Buns, dubbed a “contemporary bakehouse,” offers a variety of baked goods bound to quell any craving. Their signature item is a sweet, dense bun that’s created using a generations-old family recipe.
BELLAVITA ORGANIC BODY CARE | Local salon co-owner Casandra brings homemade beauty products to locals and visitors alike through her original line, BellaVita Organic Body Care! Body scrubs, bath soaks, cuticle oils and more are available at Shear Heaven Salon. Spray tan packages with products are also available!
GLO.BOWL | A plant lover’s paradise, GLO.BOWL creates one-of-a-kind, hand-poured concrete planters, each with a uniquely colorful twist. Raised in the capital city, the owner got her start at the Downtown Topeka Farmers Market. Through community support and collaborations, she developed her craft, style and brand.
CHAMPAGNE MADE jewelry is hand-created from leather accessories and baked polymer clay. It is available at Topeka Vendor’s Market.
CLAD ASTRA is a Topeka-based and Topeka proud clothing brand. Get your swag at cladastra.com or at Pinkadilly in NOTO Arts District.
