6 Asheville Artisans to Check Out (and Order From Online!)
Asheville has somehow mastered the art of being laid-back and high-end at the same time. It's a place where you can wear hiking boots to a five-star dinner and sip foraged tea while listening to a vinyl record you just watched being pressed. On a recent trip filled with incredible meals and cocktails (you can read all about my Asheville culinary tour here), I stumbled upon some inspiring locally made goods that I simply can't keep to myself.
Wild Goods
If truffle hunting sounds like a hobby for European aristocrats, Wild Goods is here to prove Appalachia can do it better. They work with expert foragers and farmers to gather wild truffles, mushrooms, and other rare finds straight from the Southern Appalachian forests. Every ingredient is sustainably harvested and nearly impossible to find in your average grocery store, making Wild Goods an artisanal treasure trove for food lovers.
I first discovered Wild Goods at the Asheville farmers' market and couldn't resist picking up several incredible items, including ramp and morel butter and sweet birch and toasted hickory aromatic bitters. You can shop their goods HERE.
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Citizen Vinyl
Citizen Vinyl, housed in Asheville's historic Citizen-Times building, is part record pressing plant, part recording studio, and 100% cool. Producing high-end, limited-edition vinyl, it caters to audiophiles who care deeply about sound and style. Each record is a small-batch masterpiece, offering impeccable audio fidelity and visual design that makes Spotify feel a little, well, flat. Create your custom-pressed vinyl HERE.
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East Fork Pottery
This wildly wonderful pottery company has been around since 2009, and we've written about them several times before, but I would be remiss not to mention them again. The craftsmanship is just too beautiful to ignore. Started by Alex and Connie Matisse and John Vigeland, East Fork Pottery has basically redefined what it means to have 'nice dishes.' Their hand-finished mugs, plates, and bowls are made from regionally sourced clay and fired locally to perfection.
The limited-edition glazes and simple, elegant designs have attracted a cult following. These aren't just dishes; they're functional art pieces that make your Tuesday night pasta feel like fine dining. Shop their pottery pieces HERE.
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Asheville Tea Company
Asheville Tea Company lost everything in Hurricane Helene — from its offices to its herbs. In fact, most of the building wound up in Biltmore Village, over a mile from its original location. Thankfully, you can still buy a limited selection of teas while the company rebuilds from the devastation. Established in 2016 by Jessie Dean, Asheville Tea Company turns Appalachian herbs into luxury sips. With blends featuring elderflower, lemon balm, and holy basil, each cup offers a taste of the local flora.
The small-batch process, partnerships with local farmers, and beautiful packaging make the teas perfect for anyone who wants their daily cup to feel a little more special — and a lot more Asheville. Shop the available teas HERE.
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Spicewalla
Spicewalla, launched in 2017 by James Beard Award-winning Chef Meherwan Irani, takes your spice rack from sad to spectacular. They source top-tier ingredients globally, grind them fresh in Asheville, and package them in sleek, gift-worthy tins. Whether you're a home cook or a Michelin-starred chef, Spicewalla's range of flavors make it a go-to for anyone serious about seasoning.
They even have a limited-release 'Made with Love in Asheville' collection that directly supports hurricane relief. The spices were created in collaboration with some of Asheville's legendary chefs! Shop Spicewalla's herbs, spices, rubs, salts, and more HERE.
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Punk & Dandy
Punk & Dandy isn't your grandma's perfume counter. Launched in 2021, this rebellious fragrance house serves up small-batch, handcrafted scents that are anything but ordinary. With rare essential oils, bold botanicals, and notes you didn't even know existed, Punk & Dandy makes each bottle a tiny olfactory adventure. The high-quality ingredients, hand-blending, and exclusive runs make this brand pure luxury with some edge.
We were lucky enough to meet the amazing owners, Serenity and Zack (a self-taught perfumer!). Their passion and creativity make the brand even more special. Shop the stunning perfumes HERE.
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About the Author Jenna Bratcher
Jenna Bratcher is StyleBlueprint Nashville's Associate Editor and Lead Writer. The East Coast native moved to Nashville 17 years ago, by way of Los Angeles. She is a lover of dogs, strong coffee, traveling, and exploring the local restaurant scene bite by bite.
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