A hardworking Amish community has given Shipshewana furniture a reputation in Indiana and beyond for its high quality wood and beautiful craftsmanship. Local builders rely on indigenous hardwoods, such as maple and oak, ensuring that each of their pieces is durable and beautiful.
Often, woodworking is a family trade in the Shipshewana Amish community. Sons may learn to cut, sand, stain and finish wood within their father’s workshop. Trade methods and secrets are passed on from generation to generation, and new advancements are made to old methods and furniture designs. A first time visitor to a local Amish furniture store may be stunned at the level of craftsmanship they witness: dovetailed joints and seamless construction, touch lighting, soft-close full-extension drawer slides, solid wood…
Visit Shipshewana’s local furniture market and see the finest handcrafted furniture in the region~
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