Village Craftsmen is a gallery showcasing fine quality American handcrafts. The store, typically open from mid-March to the end of December, offers a wide selection of unique and high-quality creations from North Carolina and other states. Customers can also shop online year-round.
The store is described as having a lot of history and beautiful artwork. It is praised as a great place to buy unique gifts, with friendly staff who provide excellent customer service. The store carries a variety of products, including Yaupon tea, mugs, and books signed by the owner, who is a local historian.
Visitors can also enjoy the store's Ghost and History tour, which is highly recommended for its interesting stories and great storytelling by Amy Howard. The store is known for its quality products compared to other gift shops and for supporting American-made and small businesses.
This place is just great. We visit every time we come to Ocracoke. Nice selection of beautiful pottery, photo prints, paintings, jewelry and more! Plus, Amy Howard is really nice and welcoming. I love talking to her. The Village Craftsman is a “must see” for any and every Ocracoke visit!
August 2026
Beautiful shop tucked away on my favorite street. Lots of great pottery, jewelry and all handcrafted goods.
August 2026
A must-see place if you are in Ocracoke Island. Many many amazing things to choose from...
