1. CATatelier
The French word atelier refers to a workspace dedicated to the fine arts. We'd say cat accessories comply. The shop announcement reads: "Hats, accessories, and clothing for your fashion-forward feline. Handcrafted by a detail-oriented perfectionist cat-lover, trained in costume and prop creation."
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One day, you're sitting at home enjoying a glass of wine by the fire. But you can't completely relax -- not when that blank wall space above the fireplace mantle continues to taunt you, begging for a piece of fine decorative art.
Suddenly, a breakthrough! You've discovered the perfect solution to that dull, white wall space: a painting of a sloth, curled up in his tree with a bag of Cheetos.
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And you know the perfect place to commission such an outstanding piece: Etsy. Comprised of creative, crafty and often kooky shop owners, the ecommerce platform houses nearly any handcrafted item you could possibly imagine.
Whether you seek a wig inspired by My Little Pony or a dinosaur transformed into a cactus planter, Etsy most surely has what you're looking for. And if not, a handy Etsy seller is most certainly willing to create it for you. (Make sure that sloth has four claws, please.)
Scroll through the gallery to learn about some of Etsy's most fascinating shops. What handcrafted item does your heart desire? What quirky treasures have you picked up on Etsy?
This story originally published on Mashable here.