The kitchen represents, for many of us, the heart of the home, and what better room to showcase the beauty of handmade goods? Using a handcrafted cutting board, dishtowel, or other kitchen accessory connects us to others (in this case, the talented sellers of Etsy) and inspires our own culinary creativity. Here are 10 items we'd gladly welcome into our kitchens…

TOP ROW
1 eco-scrubby, $11.10 (set of 3) from Earth To Gert
2 Berry Colander and Dish Set (Oatmeal White), $48 from Bailey Bowls
3 Quilted Maple Cutting Board, $65 from Gray Works Interpretive Furniture Design
4 Kitchen Dish Cloths, $10 (set of 3) from Swanky Place
5 Tea Towel - Screenprinted Steam, $10 from Sweet Harvey Letterpress

BOTTOM ROW
6 White Wheat on Stoneware Utensil Holder, $50 from Cornish Hill Pottery
7 Pumpkin Orange Ceramic Leaf Spoon Rest, $12 from Jules Ceramics
8 Felted Wool Potholder - Two Blue Puppets, $30 from Still Knitting
9 Basket Set Crocheted White Cotton, $24 from Xenia Home
10 Lime Green Nesting Bowls - Prep Set, $43 from Karin Lorenc

Related: 10 Handmade Helpers For The Kitchen

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