We carry a selection of items for sale by local creators,
including hand-crafted soaps & lotions, hand-poured natural candles,
one-of-a-kind jewelry, and house plants,
and our own merch including bags of beans and a line of shirts!
Flora's Pure Pampering
Kathy Flora, of rural Pittsburg, wanted a soap that was a gentle, natural product. So she made it herself, and her business was off and running! A homesteader, she’s been at it now for 10 years, and even makes a Root soap with coffee beans!
Willow Tree Soaperie
How can you make something unique and eye-catching but that also has an everyday purpose? For rural Pittsburg resident Natalie Jepson-Kundiger, it's with soaps, lotions, and other self-care products made sustainably with locally-sourced ingredients. Wrapped in eco-friendly biodegradable shrink wrap.
Carla's Country Gardens
Pick out the perfect indoor plant for your home or office. We're the "satellite location" for this small, family-owned business that rural Pittsburg residents Carla and Ed Thompson started in 2002.
L&M Gardens
These local gardeners sell unique houseplants in equally unique pots — perfect for gift-giving or adding some fun to your space.
Peridot & Pearl
Pittsburg social worker Nicole Gilmore founded Peridot & Pearl to provide hand-poured, small batch candles from all natural, toxin-free waxes with wooden wicks so they burn cleanly!
Andrea's Amigurumi
Andrea Czirr is a mom to two and owns Andrea's Amigurumi, a delightful collection of small stuffed yarn creatures made in the increasingly popular Japanese style of "Amigurumi." The word is a compound of the Japanese words "ami," meaning crocheted or knitted, and "kurumi," meaning wrapping.
Autumn's Crocheted Animals
Autumn Wiske creates adorable tiny animals in a range of styles. Stop by to adopt one for yourself or a friend. She also teaches crochet camps at Root! Interested? Watch our social media channels for announcements!
Malachi & Asher
These two creative kids produce the cutest greeting cards and sweetest original jewelry.
Toof
Pittsburg State University Art major Claire Bruening started her own brand to share her art in an alternative but accessible way that can be incorporated into everyday life. Her premium canvas totes with washable prints of her work can be used for any occasion!
Simply Paper
Pittsburg resident Amy Mengarelli keeps us supplied with lots of cute and clever options for stickers, seasonal-themed gift card holders, and other fun paper crafts.
KirabagiraXO
Kira Nickel uses polymer clay to handcraft unique and fun earrings, from tiny sunflowers to KC Chiefs-inspired red and gold creations. She also creates a variety of fun crochet animals and seasonal items -- like long-stem roses that never die! -- and fabric scrunchies for ponytails.
Cutting boards & Coasters by Mark
Local woodcraftsman Mark Harryman uses a variety of beautiful woods to create cutting boards, serving boards, and coasters. They're wonderful for gift-giving and the perfect way to elevate your own kitchen!
Bracelets by Lindsay
Lindsay Lansteiner, also a recent transplant to Pittsburg from Minnesota, is a mom who makes wearable art on the side. She creates handcrafted bracelets in a variety of color palettes using beautiful semiprecious stones, each one unique.
Bananramics
Cayla Salas, a recent transplant to Pittsburg and owner of Banaramics, has been featured in regional exhibitions in Pueblo, Colorado. Cayla specializes in handmade pottery mugs designed for coffee and tea enthusiasts. Each piece is a work of art crafted with care. All mugs are microwave and dishwasher safe.
Root Beans
In Summer 2023, we launched our own branded roasted coffee beans in partnership with our friends at Bearded Lady: Raven’s Roast is named for our BFF, our black lab. Opera House Roast is named for our location in the Opera House Hotel, which is now on the National Historic Registry. We'll grind the beans for you to your specifications!
Root Merch
Browse our revolving stock of Root t-shirts and sweatshirts made out of the coziest fabrics and screen printed by the student-run business, Raider Ink at nearby Frontenac High School. Prices range from $15 to $35.