Quinstance Employee Directory
RetailMassachusetts, United States2-10 Employees
Quinstance is a retail company that sources handmade goods directly from the makers, aiming to ensure they benefit from their work. Its product range includes items from glassblowers, clothing makers, woodworkers, letterpress studios, and soap makers, among others. About 90% of what it carries is American-made, with the remaining 10% sourced through fair trade arrangements to support artisans worldwide. Based in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company was founded in late 2014 and operates in the handmade retail space. It carries a substantial share of women-owned brands, estimated at about half, reflecting a focus on diverse design and craftsmanship, and targets shoppers seeking unique, hand-crafted goods with direct maker support.