{"id":2059883,"date":"2026-07-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2059883"},"modified":"2026-07-24T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T21:00:00","slug":"a-new-colossal-shop-collection-highlights-local-artists-and-chicago-made-goods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2059883","title":{"rendered":"A New Colossal Shop Collection Highlights Local Artists and Chicago-Made Goods"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content prose-colossal max-w-none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default entry-header is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"colo-post-featured-image wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/chicagoitems-33.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt style=\"object-fit:cover\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 Dara Schuman, shared with permission<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-title is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0bc941e6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h1 class=\"alignfull wp-block-post-title\">A New Colossal Shop Collection Highlights Local Artists and Chicago-Made Goods<\/h1>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull post-meta is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-24T09:23:24-05:00\">July 24, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a class=\"category-colossal-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/category\/colossal-2\/\" rel=\"tag\">Colossal<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/author\/commerce\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Colossal<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull post-share-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing has-visible-labels has-icon-color is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-is-layout-flex\">\n<li style=\"color: #1c1e0d\" class=\"outermost-social-sharing-link outermost-social-sharing-link-facebook has-crow-color wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-link\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thisiscolossal.com%2F2026%2F07%2Fchicago-makers-collection%2F&amp;title=A%20New%20Colossal%20Shop%20Collection%20Highlights%20Local%20Artists%20and%20Chicago-Made%20Goods\" aria-label=\"Share\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-link-anchor\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-link-label \"><br \/>\n\t\t\tShare\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #1c1e0d\" class=\"outermost-social-sharing-link outermost-social-sharing-link-mail has-crow-color wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-link\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#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\" aria-label=\"Email\" class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-link-anchor\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-link-label \"><br \/>\n\t\t\tEmail\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"simplefavorite-button preset\" data-postid=\"476048\" data-siteid=\"1\" data-groupid=\"1\" data-favoritecount=\"0\"><i class=\"sf-icon-bookmark\"><\/i>Bookmark<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Colossal has always called Chicago home.\u00a0We love highlighting artists and designers in our own community, and the Colossal Shop\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/colossal.shop\/collections\/chicago-makers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">newest collection<\/a> brings our creative neighbors to a wider global audience.<\/p>\n<p>This selection features one-of-a-kind and handmade objects from Chicago-based artists we\u2019re excited to share a city with. From unique ceramic forms to thoughtfully-designed apparel, there\u2019s something exciting for everyone.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/colossal.shop\/collections\/chicago-makers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop the collection now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/chicagoitems-35-1-960x783.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476048\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/chicagoitems-35-1-960x783.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-476079\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Periwinkle Ripple Mugs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With rhythmic, stacked silhouettes and looping handles, these one-of-a-kind mugs turn morning coffees into a sculptural experience. Created as a series of 8 exclusively for Colossal, each retro-futuristic mug is uniquely hand-thrown and assembled by Chicago ceramic artist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daraschuman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dara Schuman<\/a>.\u00a0Read more about her work <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/2025\/06\/dara-schuman\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kami_Paper_7-2-960x960.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476048\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"476055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kami_Paper_7-2-960x960.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-476055\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kami_Paper_Figure_5-960x960.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476048\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kami_Paper_Figure_5-960x960.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-476057\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The Kami Bag<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A chic reinterpretation of the\u00a0quintessential brown paper grocery bag, the Kami Bag\u00a0designed by <a href=\"https:\/\/bukuro.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bukuro<\/a> is handcrafted from richly textured leather and lined in a soft suede. Both a unique accessory and fascinating conversation piece, its familiar form is elevated through thoughtful construction and unexpected materials.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/628408896_18096717332048815_4885652031686520555_n-960x953.jpeg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476048\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"953\" data-id=\"476136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/628408896_18096717332048815_4885652031686520555_n-960x953.jpeg\" alt class=\"wp-image-476136\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8490-960x960.jpeg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476048\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"476137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8490-960x960.jpeg\" alt class=\"wp-image-476137\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Miniature Ceramic Animals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/startingprojects.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Starting Projects<\/a> creates the cutest, tiniest friends to keep you company. Adopt a creature to roam your desk, bookshelf, or trinket display. Or, surprise a loved one with a miniature version of their pet. We currently have eight breeds to choose from.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/seed-library-960x960.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476048\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"476052\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/seed-library-960x960.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-476052\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/chicagoitems-35-960x960.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476048\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/chicagoitems-35-960x960.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-476078\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Seed Libraries and Agave Grow Kits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Immerse yourself in a new tale of growing your own herbs, vegetables, and desert plants inside your own abode. Founded by two regular thumb-colored people inside their Chicago home, <a href=\"https:\/\/modernsprout.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Modern Sprout<\/a> makes thoughtfully crafted products to simplify plants and indoor gardening.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/joekrafthats-960x960.gif\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476048\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"476054\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/joekrafthats-960x960.gif\" alt class=\"wp-image-476054\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/be174254-2a41-486e-a7a4-7c4cf5feab02.png\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476048\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1022\" height=\"1022\" data-id=\"476102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/be174254-2a41-486e-a7a4-7c4cf5feab02.png\" alt class=\"wp-image-476102\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Hats and Helping Hand Trays<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What better way to express your enthusiasm for hats and dogs? Chicago-based artist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.josephkraft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joe Kraft<\/a>\u00a0works with a variety of materials. While exploring ceramics, the artist creates design objects like the Helping Hand Tray\u2014your daily dish for keys, rings, ash and more. However, his love for drawing and printmaking drives his practice, which informs his line of apparel including bright, fun dad caps.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/chicagoitems-22.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476048\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" data-id=\"476076\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/chicagoitems-22.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-476076\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/starincense.gif\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476048\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1296\" height=\"1296\" data-id=\"476075\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/starincense.gif\" alt class=\"wp-image-476075\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Magic Wand Spoons and Swirl Star Incense Holders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hand-built one at a time, these stoneware pieces are small but mighty. <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyspecialceramics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DAiLY SPECiAL<\/a>\u2014a small ceramics studio by multidisciplinary artist Lulu Luyao Chang\u2014creates whimsical hand-built ceramics, jewelry, cups, and home goods that blend\u00a0playful nostalgia with organic forms.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Emerging_Artist_Hat_Lifestyle_3_1800x1800-960x960.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476048\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"476050\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Emerging_Artist_Hat_Lifestyle_3_1800x1800-960x960.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-476050\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kilnloader-960x960.png\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476048\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"476051\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kilnloader-960x960.png\" alt class=\"wp-image-476051\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Emerging Artist Hats and Kiln Loader Totes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Artist and illustrator <a href=\"https:\/\/mollyannebishop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Molly Anne Bishop<\/a> is inspired by nature, the mundane, and the boring, everyday things we all have to do. If you\u2019ve ever loaded a kiln, you can probably relate to this awkward, quirky, puzzle-like process. And the Emerging Artist hat is a celebration of the potential inside of all of us and a tribute to our local cicada friends popping up to visit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/yardsale-960x960.gif\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476048\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"476086\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/yardsale-960x960.gif\" alt class=\"wp-image-476086\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Silver Accessories<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Why settle for plain hairstyles and ordinary lighters? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yardsalejewelry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yard Sale Jewelry<\/a> is the world of Ali Romero, a Chicago-based metals artist connected to organic forms and driven by a passion for transformation and natural elements.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/chicagoitems-25-960x1200.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476048\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"476058\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/chicagoitems-25-960x1200.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-476058\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Risograph Printed Matchboxes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Add some charm to your living room, kitchen, or bedside table. These small-batch risograph printed matchboxes by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellosunroom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunroom<\/a> don playful illustrations of vibrant butterflies, cozy summer campfires, and striped edges, turning an everyday essential into a whimsical experience.<\/p>\n<p>Find the <a href=\"https:\/\/colossal.shop\/collections\/chicago-makers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full collection<\/a> in the Colossal Shop.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"after-entry\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"After Entry\">\n<section id=\"block-16\" class=\"widget widget_block widget_text\">\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:#88caf0\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Do stories and artists like this matter to you?<\/strong><\/mark> Become a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/members\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"118516\">Colossal Member<\/a> now, and support independent arts publishing.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"block-17\" 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