Where the !@*& is the Men's Stuff?

Narrator: Tabitha of The Pairabirds

Where is the men's stuff on Etsy? It can be difficult to find. The majority of the items seem to be feminine. Why? Well I think there are a few reasons for this.

One, people make what they know (I also used this reason for the lack of cultural diversity on Etsy in a previous post). The majority of Etsy's sellers are women. So sellers, myself included, make things we would use.


Another reason for the lack of men's items is where Etsy advertises. The ads Etsy has been putting together lately have high women reader/viewership, such as BUST, Mary Englebriet, Craft, and the segment on Martha Stewart (well, actually they appear to be trying to attract more sellers than buyers, but that's a different topic).


I always keep my eye out for some men's goods on Etsy. I found these nice things today.

To start, here is a funky kitsch, completely functional kitchen timer sculpture from AlienBacon. Moop creates terrific bags for girls and boys, as seen in this messenger bag. Twobeans made this sturdy contemporary utensil holder. So sleek. And, this ring from April Kawaoka creates some electricity, as its name implies.

For the wall, how about Mi Amor print by Lauren Minco?. Its a very colorful illustration that reminds me of rockabilly tattoo art. Tighty-Whities aren't just for your bottom. Ball and Chain created a sterling silver version for your neck. Retro Robotic Pop is the best way to describe the vintage Japanese radio found in Sirkus. Last, is a sleek Ttv print by Citrus Tree.



Need a coffee table. Well, Flatpatterns certainly has you covered. This is just one of several coffee tables they offer. Uncorked has expanded her line to include modern industrial corkboards. If you play the guitar, a strap is a necessity. Halo-Haley Love's handmade strap is reversible and adjustable. And, the most dapper man will want this pair of custom shoes from Zerkahloostrah.

What I love most about this ball from Lemon Ball is the rich color. Triplemilled's painting shows so much emotion with unrestrained brushstrokes. I've always like vest on men, so Racecar Apparel's Gentleman Vest is a sure pick. And, if you need a handkerchief to go in that vest pocket, be sure to stop by Matthew Bassett's shop.

I shall continue to dig and dig to find items for the underrepresented. Stay tuned!