Arts & Crafts was founded in 2016 on Penn Ave in the Garfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Because the shop was located in what was considered the arts & commercial district of Penn Avenue, it made sense to name the shop Arts & Crafts, also because spiritual practice and work are both art forms and crafts in and of themselves.

This shop was built by the three of us, Amber, Pamela, and Beth, with a shared vision to create a space where spirituality was accessible, genuine, open to curiosity, and community-focused. We wanted to create space where people who need tools for their practice can come and get what they need, ask questions, and explore, placing less emphasis on aesthetic items that sit on a shelf to create a “witchy vibe”. We also wanted the shop to be a place for people who just like incense and candles!

Additionally, there was a need for a place where people who practice African Diasporic Religions can get specific herbs and other necessities that are typically found in botanicas in larger cities such as New York and Miami. Aside from providing products, we understand the importance of being able to talk to and engage with actual practitioners.