MMPI offers Distinct Artisan Handmade Products With Its Beckman's Handcrafted Show in Los Angeles And Chicago

MMPI leads the way in providing the best in artisanal products, with thriving Beckman’s™ Handcrafted Shows in Los Angeles and Chicago. Each show offers buyers and retailers a great mix of handcrafted products that reflect regional and national trends and tastes.

Consumers are demanding handmade products and Beckman’s™ West and Beckman’s™ Chicago provides the resources to answer that need. As the industry leader in handmade goods, California Gift Show and Chicago Market attendees will find the artisanal, one-of-a-kind products that they are looking this January. At both markets, attendees can shop over 150 carefully vetted artisans that offer products with a personal story. Each show offers a mix of new and returning artisans that thoughtfully balances product categories, specialties and new resources. Attendees of both shows will see an exceptional selection of handmade contemporary and traditional apparel, jewelry and classic home accents.

“Retailers need to set themselves apart from the competition and an easy way to do that is to feature handmade, artisanal products,” said Joan Ulrich, senior vice president, MMPI. “Beckman’s gives L.A. and Chicago attendee’s access to the best in unique and handmade products. Both shows will showcase over 25% new-to-market exhibitors, which means buyers and retailers can choose from the freshest resources possible.”

Designed as a “show within a show”, the Beckman’s™ Handcrafted Show is the most highly recognized handmade wholesale trade event in the gift industry. For over 30 years, Beckman’s™ Handcrafted Show has showcased the best in original work to discerning specialty retailers looking to differentiate themselves from their competition. Beckman’s reflects trends in the marketplace through the original work of true artisans not seen elsewhere, increasing the overall value of the market, by showcasing unique handcrafted work within the framework of a vibrant gift show.

Beckman’s™ West and Beckman’s™ Chicago are excited to welcome new and returning artisans to the January 2011 Markets. Please see below for exhibitor highlights and links to a complete listing of Beckman’s™ Handcrafted Show exhibitors.

Beckman’s™ West exhibitor highlights include:

Jenny & Jimbob, booth 2-205, www.jennyandjimbob.com
Jenny and Jimbob are local California designers and returning Beckman’s West exhibitors that offer fun and smart jewelry. Jenny & Jimbob offer a creative matchbox line that consists of ordinary and unusual objects that are affordable and unique.

Betsey Carter Ceramics, booth 2-513, www.betseycarter.com
Betsey Carter is a fine artist / ceramists from South Carolina. Carter’s work is primarily in porcelain and is functional as well as decorative. In her work, Carter explores and exploits the strength, fluidity, and whiteness of the porcelain, striving for clean lines and simplicity of form. Her work expresses a contemporary ethos in a traditional art form.

Handmade Galleries, booth 2-503, www.handmadegalleriesla.com
Handmade Galleries is a landmark LA mega-boutique and features the work of local and nationally known artists as well as other creative, fresh and unusual finds. This January the Handmade Galleries booth will be highlighting 10 curated artists who are also featured at its retail store.

Please visit http://www.californiagiftshow.com/directory-search/temporaries/ for a current Beckman’s™ West exhibitor list.

Beckman’s™ Chicago exhibitor highlights include:

RL Photography, 8-7066, www.rebeccaplotnick.com
RL Photography offers beautiful and unconventional photographs from the own artist’s travels around the world. The images are available in various sizes to hang individually or in groupings. RL Photography offers an excellent opportunity to add a touch of culture to any space.

Vintage at Heart, 8-6046, www.vintageatheart.net
Vintage at Heart offers home décor made from retired wine barrels. These recycled eco-friendly pieces are perfect for the wine connoisseur, antique lover, country home, or cottage.

Francis Metal Works, 8-7049, www.francismetalworks.com
Francis Metal Works produces products inspired by the world’s greatest water bird sanctuaries and selects the finest fieldstones and adds a unique iron work to create one of kind sculptures.

Please visit http://www.shopchicagomarket.com/exhibitorlisting/BeckmansHandcrafted/ for a current Beckman’s™ Chicago exhibitor list.

CALIFORNIA GIFT SHOW HOURS:

L.A. Mart
Tuesday, January 18 – Monday, January 24
Showrooms: 9a.m. – 6p.m.

Friday, January 21 – Monday, January 24
Temporaries and Beckman’s™ West: 9a.m. – 6p.m.

Friday, January 21 – SHOP LATE NIGHT!
Showrooms: 9a.m. – 8p.m., Temporaries and Beckman’s™ West: 9a.m. – 8p.m.

LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER

Friday, January 21-Sunday, January 23
Temporaries: 9a.m.-6p.m.

Monday, January 24
Temporaries: 9a.m. – 4p.m.

Location:

LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER
1201 South Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015
South and Kentia Halls

l.a. mart
1933 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90007

For more information on The California Gift Show, please visit www.californiagiftshow.com.

CHICAGO MARKET: LIVING AND GIVING SHOW HOURS

Thursday, January 20 – Tuesday, January 25
Showrooms: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Floors 13, 14, 15

Saturday, January 22 – Tuesday, January 25
Temporaries and Beckman’s™ Handcrafted Show: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Floor 8

Saturday, January 22 and Sunday, January 23 – SHOP LATE NIGHT!
Showrooms: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Floors 13, 14, 15
Temporaries and Beckman’s™ Handcrafted Show: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Floor 8

Wednesday, January 26
Showrooms: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Floors 13, 14, 15