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Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Bright Black

A Triangle-area family mixes positive messages with scents of lilac, myrrh, tobacco, and other fragrances. Their handcrafted candles illuminate the music and culture of the African diaspora.

by Emiene Wright & Tamiya Anderson
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Farm to Feet

The second-generation owner of a Surry County hosiery mill is helping keep a North Carolina legacy industry alive. His company’s 21st-century socks feature bold designs and high-quality fabrics geared to dedicated lovers of the outdoors.

by Eddie Huffman & Tamiya Anderson
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Ex-Files Knives

Inspired by a long tradition among Appalachian farmers, a couple in Buncombe County transforms vintage tools and time-worn fabrics into handcrafted cutlery for modern kitchens.

by Drew Perry & Tamiya Anderson
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Shanti Elixers

Jun is an ancient beverage shrouded in mystery. Made by fermenting honey and tea, its origin is uncertain. But today, a group of women near Asheville are writing their own chapter in its history.

by Katie Kane & Tamiya Anderson
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Sun Raised Foods

When an alternative-energy entrepreneur turned to sheep as an eco-friendly way to help maintain the grass around panels, delicious serendipity struck in the form of lamb salami.

by David Boraks & Tamiya Anderson
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Our Most Honorable Mentions of 2022

The 10 honorable mentions in our Made in NC Awards impressed our judges — and us! — with their incredible creativity, craftsmanship, and stories showcasing the best that North Carolina has to offer.

by Tamiya Anderson
Made in North Carolina

Meet Our Makers

Each year, Our State celebrates the very best in North Carolina craftsmanship with the Made in NC Awards. Meet the talented artisans who won top honors in 2022 — and watch them at work.

by Our State Staff
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Filled With Love

At a homey specialty pasta shop in Durham, the South meets Southern Italy in a pimento cheese ravioli that would make any grandma proud.

by Bridget Booher
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Fancy & Functional

Her porcelain pieces may look like works of art, but Julie Wiggins’s teapots are ready for any occasion.

by Jen Tota McGivney
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