Alaska-Made & Alaska-Based Products

Alaska is home to talented artists, craftspeople, manufacturers, and small businesses spread across the state. From handmade moccasins and traditional beadwork to cold-weather clothing, locally designed hoodies, outdoor equipment, and specialty foods, there are plenty of ways to support the people who call Alaska home.

But finding products that are genuinely made in Alaska isn’t always as straightforward as it sounds. Some businesses manufacture their products here, while others are Alaska-owned or design their products locally but have them produced elsewhere.

Both can be worth supporting. The important thing is knowing the difference.

This guide will help you find what you’re looking for, discover businesses and makers from communities throughout Alaska, and shop with a little more confidence.

Supporting Alaska Businesses Through What You Buy

Not every product sold by an Alaska business is manufactured in Alaska, and that’s an important distinction.

You might find a handmade pair of mittens sewn in a small Alaska community, a hoodie designed by a local artist, or a T-shirt sold by an independent Alaska business. While these products aren’t necessarily manufactured here, purchasing them can still support Alaska businesses, artists, and families. Alaska-made products deserve recognition, but so do the local businesses creating original designs, operating shops, and building brands around life in Alaska.

Throughout this guide, we’ll distinguish between products made in Alaska and merchandise sold by Alaska-based businesses so you can decide how you want to shop. Whether you’re looking for handcrafted goods, practical outdoor equipment, or a comfortable Alaska hoodie, there are plenty of ways to support local businesses across the state.

Shop Alaska-Made & Alaska-Based Products by Category

Whether you’re searching for a pair of moccasins, handmade jewelry, locally produced food, Alaska-designed apparel, or equipment for your next adventure, start with the categories below.

Each section highlights Alaska businesses and makers, with links to help you find their products.

1. Moccasins & Mukluks

Handcrafted moccasins and mukluks are among the more distinctive products you can find in Alaska. Traditional styles vary among Alaska Native cultures, and some makers incorporate leather, fur, beadwork, and other materials into their designs.

Whether you’re looking for something practical to wear or a handcrafted pair with traditional detailing, purchasing directly from an Alaska maker is a great place to start.

What to Look For

• Handmade leather moccasins
• Traditional mukluks
• Beaded footwear
• Custom-made footwear

Where to Shop

• Alaska Soles — Yakutat-based Alaska Native maker offering handcrafted moccasins and traditional footwear.
• Alaska Raw Fur Company — Fairbanks retailer offering moccasins and fur and leather goods. Check individual products for their place of manufacture.
• Island Artists Gallery — Sitka artist cooperative featuring handmade goods.

2. Alaska Clothing, Hoodies & Winter Gear

Alaskans know a thing or two about dressing for cold weather, but Alaska clothing isn’t limited to heavy parkas and winter boots.

Across the state, you’ll find businesses making cold-weather gear, designing Alaska-inspired clothing, and selling hoodies, T-shirts, hats, and everyday apparel that reflect life here.

Some products are sewn or manufactured in Alaska. Others are designed by local artists or sold by Alaska-owned businesses, with production taking place elsewhere. Both offer ways to support Alaska businesses, and it’s worth knowing which you’re purchasing.

What to Look For

• Winter parkas and jackets
• Fur hats and mittens
• Fleece clothing
• Alaska-designed hoodies and sweatshirts
• T-shirts and hats from local businesses
• Handmade cold-weather accessories

Where to Shop

• Apocalypse Design — Fairbanks company producing cold-weather parkas, mittens, and outdoor clothing.
• Copper River Fleece — Cordova-based company offering fleece jackets and outerwear. Some manufacturing takes place outside Alaska.
• Salmon Sisters — Homer-based apparel and lifestyle company inspired by Alaska’s commercial fishing communities.

Local artists, independent clothing brands, and community businesses also sell original Alaska-designed hoodies, T-shirts, and hats. These are worth exploring, particularly when the designs support local artists or businesses.

3. Jewelry & Beadwork

Alaska has a wide variety of talented jewelry makers, including Alaska Native artists whose work reflects their communities, traditions, and individual creativity.

You’ll find intricate beadwork, handcrafted earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and pieces made with materials inspired by Alaska’s landscapes and wildlife. If you’re looking for something meaningful to take home, jewelry is one of the easiest ways to support an individual Alaska artist.

What to Look For

• Handmade beaded earrings
• Necklaces and bracelets
• Alaska-inspired jewelry
• Jewelry created by Alaska Native artists

Where to Shop

• Wild by Nature — Juneau jewelry studio creating handcrafted pieces using materials such as fish skin.
• Sulianich Art Center — Kotzebue center featuring jewelry and artwork from Northwest Alaska artists.
• Art Shop Gallery — Homer gallery featuring jewelry and artwork by Alaska artists.

4. Alaska Native Art & Carvings

Alaska Native art represents a wide range of cultural traditions, artistic techniques, and contemporary styles.

Depending on the artist and region, you may find carved figures, masks, paintings, prints, woven pieces, and other original works.

These are not simply souvenirs. Many pieces reflect generations of artistic knowledge, cultural expression, and individual craftsmanship. When purchasing Alaska Native art, look for information about the artist, their community, and the origin of the work.

What to Look For

• Original paintings and prints
• Traditional and contemporary carvings
• Handmade masks
• Woven and textile artwork

Where to Shop

• Maruskiya’s — Nome gallery featuring artwork by Inupiaq and Siberian Yupik artists.
• Crazy Wolf Studio — Ketchikan studio featuring Native artwork and regional artists.
• Aan Hít — Juneau tribal enterprise featuring Alaska Native artwork, jewelry, and gifts.
• Sulianich Art Center — Kotzebue center supporting artists from Northwest Alaska.

5. Alaska Foods & Treats

Food is one of the easiest ways to bring a little Alaska home.

From locally roasted coffee and birch syrup to specialty mustards, berry preserves, chocolates, wild Alaska seafood, and locally made sauces, there are plenty of products that reflect the flavors and resources of the state.

Some make excellent gifts, while others are worth ordering long after your trip is over.

What to Look For

• Alaska birch syrup
• Specialty mustards, sauces, and seasonings
• Wild Alaska seafood
• Locally roasted coffee and blended teas
• Berry jams and preserves
• Alaska-made chocolates and specialty foods
• Local honey and other small-batch products

Where to Shop

• Moosetard Mustards — Fairbanks business making gourmet mustards, sauces, and seasonings.
• Kahiltna Birchworks — Talkeetna-area producer of Alaska birch syrup and specialty products.
• Kodiak Tea Company — Kodiak business producing artisan tea blends.
• Kodiak Baptist Mission Heritage Farm — Kodiak farm producing ice cream, goat cheese, and other locally made goods.

Other Alaska food producers create everything from smoked seafood and berry products to handcrafted chocolates and specialty seasonings. Our statewide shopping guide will include additional producers from communities throughout Alaska.

Before purchasing food to take home, check packaging, storage requirements, and any travel restrictions that apply.

6. Outdoor & Adventure Gear

Some Alaska businesses have developed outdoor equipment specifically for the challenges of traveling, working, hunting, and camping here.

That includes gear designed for cold temperatures, remote travel, wet environments, and extended time outdoors.

Not every Alaska outdoor brand manufactures all of its products within the state, but many bring valuable local experience into their designs.

What to Look For

• Cold-weather camping equipment
• Backcountry bags and packs
• Dry bags and waterproof gear
• Sleds and remote-travel equipment

Where to Shop

• Prospector Outfitters — Alaska-owned outdoor retailer with locations in Fairbanks, Valdez, and Delta Junction.
• Big Ray’s — Long-established Alaska-owned retailer with locations in Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Kodiak.
• Alaska Gear Company — Alaska outdoor equipment company known for Arctic Oven tents and equipment developed for demanding conditions.
• NOMAR — Homer-based business offering outdoor bags, marine gear, and specialty equipment.

For more equipment recommendations, explore our Alaska Hiking & Camping Gear and Photography & Tech Gear guides.

7. Ulus, Knives & Kitchen Goods

The ulu is one of Alaska’s most recognizable traditional tools. Used in Alaska Native communities for generations, its distinctive curved blade remains practical for many cutting and food-preparation tasks.

You’ll find ulus made with different handles, blade styles, and materials, along with handmade cutting boards and other kitchen accessories.

If you’re purchasing an ulu, it’s worth learning who made it and whether it was manufactured in Alaska.

What to Look For

• Alaska-made ulus
• Handmade cutting boards
• Locally crafted kitchen accessories
• Alaska-made knives

Where to Shop

• The ULU Factory — Anchorage manufacturer of ulu knives and related kitchen products.
• Clay Creek Pottery — Kodiak maker of handcrafted pottery, dinnerware, and mugs.
• Made in Kodiak — Local business directory featuring additional Kodiak craftspeople and makers.

Remember to check airline baggage rules before traveling with knives or other bladed tools.

8. Bath, Body & Home

Not everything made in Alaska is designed for the outdoors.

Small businesses throughout the state create soaps, skincare products, candles, home goods, and other everyday items, often incorporating Alaska-inspired scents, ingredients, and designs. These products can make practical gifts, especially if you’re looking for something locally made that doesn’t take up much room in your luggage.

What to Look For

• Handmade soaps
• Alaska-inspired skincare
• Candles and home fragrances
• Handcrafted household goods

Where to Shop

• WinterSong Soap Company — Sitka business making soaps, salves, and bath products.
• Great Alaska Soap Company — Haines business producing handmade soaps and personal-care products.
• Alaskan Mist Soaps — Ketchikan soap business.

9. Fishing & Hunting Gear

Fishing and hunting are important parts of life for many Alaskans, and local businesses have developed products around those activities.

From fishing tackle and specialized accessories to equipment designed for remote hunting trips, you’ll find businesses that understand the demands of Alaska’s outdoors. Some manufacture their products locally, while others are Alaska-owned businesses offering gear developed through years of experience.

What to Look For

• Fishing tackle and accessories
• Locally designed fishing equipment
• Hunting accessories
• Specialty outdoor equipment

Where to Shop

• NOMAR — Homer business offering marine and outdoor equipment.
• Trapphouse Outdoors — Kodiak business listed as producing fishing and hunting equipment, bags, and outdoor gear.
• B&J Sporting Goods — Anchorage fishing tackle retailer offering equipment, rentals, and repairs.

For additional recommendations, visit our Alaska Fishing & Hunting Gear guides.

10. Handmade Gifts & Souvenirs

There’s nothing wrong with bringing home a souvenir. But if you’re looking for something that genuinely represents Alaska, it’s worth looking beyond the usual mass-produced merchandise.

Alaska artists and small businesses create everything from pottery and woodwork to clothing, ornaments, artwork, and handmade gifts.

Locally designed hoodies, T-shirts, hats, and merchandise from Alaska businesses can also make great souvenirs. Even when the clothing itself is manufactured elsewhere, buying from an Alaska-owned business can help support the people behind the designs.

You don’t necessarily need to spend a fortune to find something meaningful. Sometimes a small item purchased directly from its maker carries more significance than an expensive souvenir.

What to Look For

• Handmade pottery
• Alaska-made ornaments
• Local woodwork
• Original artwork and photography
• Alaska-designed hoodies, shirts, and hats
• Merchandise from independent Alaska businesses

Where to Shop

• Makers of Kodiak — Kodiak directory of local artists and makers offering handcrafted goods.
• Juneau Artists Gallery — Juneau artist cooperative offering locally created artwork and gifts.
• Island Artists Gallery — Sitka cooperative featuring jewelry, photography, and handmade goods.

Made Across Alaska: Discover Local Makers

Alaska’s creative and business communities extend far beyond its largest cities.

Across the state, you’ll find people creating products influenced by their local environment, community, traditions, and everyday experiences.

Some operate established businesses with online stores, while others sell their work through galleries, artist cooperatives, community markets, and seasonal events.

From the fishing communities of Southeast Alaska to the villages of Western and Arctic Alaska, these makers are an important part of the state’s economy and culture. When shopping for Alaska-made products, consider looking beyond the largest retailers. Smaller communities often have artists and craftspeople whose work may be available only through local shops, galleries, or direct orders.

Discover Alaska’s Local Art Communities

One of the best ways to find authentic Alaska-made products is to explore the places where local artists sell their work.

Artist cooperatives, cultural centers, galleries, and community markets can offer opportunities to purchase directly from makers or from organizations that support them.

Some places worth exploring include:

• Juneau Artists Gallery — Juneau artist-owned cooperative featuring locally created artwork.
• Island Artists Gallery — Sitka cooperative featuring artwork, jewelry, and handmade goods.
• Crazy Wolf Studio — Ketchikan studio featuring Alaska Native artwork.
• Art Shop Gallery — Homer gallery featuring Alaska artists and jewelry makers.
• Sulianich Art Center — Kotzebue center featuring Northwest Alaska artists.
• Maruskiya’s — Nome gallery featuring regional Alaska Native artwork.
• Makers of Kodiak — Kodiak directory connecting shoppers with local artists.

These are only a starting point. Alaska has artists and makers in communities throughout the Interior, Southcentral, Southeast, Southwest, Western Alaska, and the Arctic.

Some communities have established galleries, while others rely on seasonal markets, cultural events, local shops, and direct sales. The statewide shopping guide will explore these opportunities by region and community, including smaller towns and villages that don’t always appear in traditional Alaska shopping guides.

How to Know If Something Is Really Made in Alaska

An Alaska business and an Alaska-made product aren’t necessarily the same thing.

A company can be headquartered in Alaska while manufacturing products elsewhere. Another business might make everything locally using materials sourced from outside the state.

That doesn’t automatically make one business better than another, but it’s useful information when deciding where to spend your money.

The State of Alaska operates an official Made in Alaska program that helps identify qualifying products manufactured or crafted within the state. You may recognize its bear-and-cub logo.

Alaska Native artwork also deserves special consideration. When purchasing traditional or contemporary Native art, look for clear information identifying the artist and confirming the authenticity of the work.

If supporting Alaska makers is important to you, don’t hesitate to ask where a product was made and who created it.

Read More: How to Identify Authentic Alaska-Made Products 

What to Buy in Alaska: Gifts, Souvenirs & Local Favorites

If you’re visiting Alaska for the first time, you may not know what kinds of products are available or what makes a good souvenir.

Think about what you want your purchase to represent.

Are you looking for something practical, such as winter clothing or outdoor equipment? Something handmade by an Alaska artist? Or perhaps a small gift that reflects the places you visited? There isn’t one perfect Alaska souvenir. The best choice is something you’ll actually use, enjoy, or appreciate long after your trip

.

Read More: What to Buy in Alaska: Gifts, Souvenirs & Local Favorites

Where to Shop for Alaska-Made Products

Finding Alaska-made products is easier when you know where to look.

Throughout the state, you’ll find locally owned stores, artist cooperatives, galleries, cultural centers, markets, and independent makers offering everything from handcrafted artwork to clothing and specialty foods.

Some businesses have online shops and ship their products throughout the country. Others operate small storefronts, sell at seasonal markets, or offer products directly through local artists. Our statewide shopping guide will help you explore these opportunities by region and community, including places beyond Anchorage, Fairbanks, and the major cruise destinations.

Whether you’re visiting a larger city or traveling through a small Alaska community, it’s worth taking the time to see what local businesses and artists have to offer.

Read More: Where to Shop for Alaska-Made Products 

Final Thoughts

You don’t have to leave Alaska with another generic souvenir.

Some of the most interesting products you’ll find here come from people who live, work, and build businesses across the state. Their products often reflect the practical challenges, natural resources, artistic traditions, and communities that make Alaska unique.

Whether you’re looking for handmade moccasins, cold-weather clothing, original artwork, specialty foods, Alaska-designed apparel, or equipment for your next adventure, there are Alaska businesses worth discovering.

Take the time to learn where something comes from, support local makers when you can, and choose products that mean something to you.

That’s a much better way to bring a piece of Alaska home.