Hive & Forge is a craft and curation collective located in Salem, MA, and Lowell, MA, co-founded in September 2018 by the owners of Red Antler Apothecary and Bad Moon Shop. The collective features a wide selection of unique, locally crafted items, including jewelry, art, hats, décor, and soaps, providing an authentic shopping experience that stands out from typical tourist traps. Customers appreciate the store's great energy, aesthetic, and the welcoming staff, who are knowledgeable and eager to recommend local shops. The Salem location is often described as one of the best stores in the area, and visitors enjoy browsing the beautiful art. The store is accessible, allowing everyone to explore its offerings comfortably. Hive & Forge also supports local artisans by hosting handmade vendors. Although the Lowell shop is closed for summer expansion, some goods are available at Red Antler Apothecary during this time, with a grand reopening planned for September 1st, 2023.
What a beautifully curated shop featuring local artisans!! The shop is an eclectic of vintage and hand crafted items from ceramics, jewelry, handmade soaps, clothing and so much more. It is not a typical tourist spot at all! You can tell the artisans work hard to keep things fresh and ensure any patron kind find something... read full comment
September 2025
Fantastic shop, super helpful and friendly people, excellent inventory of awesome stuff.
August 2025
Had a lot of cool items. I bought a couple art prints and earrings. I would have bought more but prices were high. Its all hand made items so I understand the pricing
