It's funny how while searching on Etsy, one item can inspire a 15-minute, winding, convoluted hunt for more. This morning I randomly came across this Sacrum Art Dress Recycled Vintage Slip by Toolgrrl; I was just captivated by the story behind it and how it was something further than a functional dress. So then I went to poke around Etsy for more pieces that were elaborate, storied, rich in texture, made with a unique technique or perhaps large scale. I found all these shops in the Luxury Gift Guide or by searching by price on Etsy (see this article for how to do it). Any of these are worthy of a collection or gallery. Enjoy!

Wrapping Cloth Eight

Beautiful, traditional and complicated, these wrapping cloths are a product of contemporarystitches' theoretical research into motherhood. $630.

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Made from a kaleidoscope of recycled sweater bits, this little cow is "stuffed with love and a stone from the lovely shores of Lake Michigan for good wishes collected from my daughter to place inside his round belly." By cocoondesigns, $395.

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Bone China Shelf

Ricochet Studio collaborates with artists from various disciplines to make limited edition ceramic objects. I've just discovered this shop, and it's really interesting and wonderful. $650.

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Sacrum Art Dress Recycled Vintage Slip

This dress inspired me to look for things that had a bit more to them than they seemed. By Toolgrrl, $900.

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Faux Bearskin Rug

There is something totally great about a big, faux bearskin rug. Get this guy in pink or some other unbearlike color, too! By fringecollection, $1,000.

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Micro Granny Square Poncho in Black

Afghan squares take on a new life as a sophisticated crochet poncho. By raghousenternational, $200.

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harvest cuff

These are so amazing. They're flexible, made of PVC and hand-carved by the artist! By wearnoevil, $200.

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Cochineal Pink

This scarf is gorgeous, but the process behind it makes it even more intriguing and lovely.  By ecologicalartist, $200.

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Baby Block Pattern Copper Bowl

And finally, a deceptively simple-looking, hammered copper bowl by coreyackelmire, $300.

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