artisan handcrafted products

Through our cultural partnership with artisan, Queensland’s peak body for craft and design, the Library Shop showcases unique, handcrafted work by local makers.

This partnership brings the work of local artisans into State Library, creating a space where cultural storytelling meets contemporary craft.

From ceramics and jewellery to textiles and small-batch design, each piece reflects the creativity, skill and distinct perspectives of Queensland artists, supporting sustainable livelihoods and a vibrant local creative community.

Visit the Library Shop in person to explore the full range or purchase MADE by hand, published by Tiffany Johnson, an archive exploring 55 years of artisan and Queensland’s rich craft and design history.