Rebecca McAllister opened Moab Made in 2016, featuring the works of 24 local artists. Eight years later, Moab Made, located at 82 N. Main St., carries a wide variety of handcrafted items from 200 different artisans.

And while you might find a few works by artists from other areas of Utah, 90-95% of the Moab Made merchandise is created by Moab artists, McAllister said.

“Tourists are shocked to see this many creative people living here,” she said. “People are pleasantly surprised and constantly amazed. Every single day I receive wonderful feedback from tourists who are in awe of the talent here.”

While ceramics and jewelry are popular items, the shop additionally sells prints, postcards, and stickers made from original work – “tiny pieces of art that are accessible to everyone,” McAllister said. “Tourists love buying postcards from multiple artists. People really do frame them.”

Moab Made also carries bags made from used bicycle innertubes. A former resident founded Moab Bag Co. approximately 10 years ago. When she moved out-of-state she sold the brand, said McAllister, who purchased the business and took over the production and sewing. The salvaged raw rubber material is used for crafting all kinds of attractive bags.

“It’s so much fun; it’s an amazing product,” McAllister said. Both locals and tourists love the bags, she said.

While Moab Made has a web site, it doesn’t show the quantity or variety of artists and products available at the shop. That’s because many items are unique, one-off works, McAllister said.

McAllister said she founded Moab Made to spotlight local artists. Her intention is for the sale of artwork to be a sustainable income for artists.

“We try and create long-term relationships with artists,” McAllister said.

McAllister also owns a “sister shop” across the street called “Arteesian” – which she describes as “an extension of Moab Made.” The shop sells locally designed T-shirts and other accessories.

McAllister said she enjoys providing a space for artisans to learn and grow. For example, many of the shop’s artists had never made prints before. At Moab Made, artists, including young students, have learned to make postcards and stickers from their original art, thus, increasing their revenue stream.

Moab Made is open seven days a week, 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.