17/08/2025
Folk & Bespoke has always been about celebrating small makers, original crafts, and meaningful stories. Now, we’re taking that one step further by giving you a beautiful online space to sell your handmade goods directly to thousands of engaged shoppers.
Our website is home to a beautiful, curated shopping space where makers like you can showcase and sell their handmade goods directly to people who truly care about buying small, local, and meaningful products.
Why join the shop?
We’re already seeing over 6,000 organic visitors every month. That’s thousands of people choosing to visit our site, browsing handmade, and looking to support creators just like you, not through ads or gimmicks, but because they believe in small, local, and handmade. Now, they can shop directly from independent sellers and that could include you. Whether you're just starting out, selling seasonally, or ready to grow a full-time craft business, there's a place for you here.
When you join, you’ll get:
✅ Your own online shopfront on a trusted, curated platform
✅ Flexible, low-commitment plans
✅ Full access to your vendor dashboard to manage listings and orders
✅ Built-in traffic and promotion. The more makers who join, the more people will discover you
✅ Support from a growing community of passionate, like-minded creators
Why sell with us?
Get discovered by thousands of engaged, craft-loving shoppers
List your products easily with flexible plans for every stage of your business
Grow your visibility as more vendors join, increasing the buzz and boosting traffic for all
Be part of a movement that supports small makers, creativity, and community. The more creatives we bring together, the more powerful the platform becomes. People can shop directly from you, an independent seller. We’ve built this platform to give you real visibility, real community, and real sales potential.
Choose the plan that fits your journey
Here’s how you can get started with us:
Starter
Perfect for trying us out or selling seasonally
£5/month + 5% commission per sale
List up to 10 products
Full access to your vendor dashboard
Great for new or occasional makers
StarterPlus
Ideal for growing your shop and reaching more customers
£7.50/month + 3% commission per sale
List up to 50 products
Lower fees while you grow
Priority for event opportunities & promotions
Full dashboard access and vendor support
StallHolder
Best value for active sellers, no commission!
£10/month + 0% commission per sale
List unlimited products
Premium listing on our “StallHolder” page
Customers contact you directly
Full access to all selling tools
Keep 100% of your profits
List unlimited products, track your sales, and join a platform built by makers, for makers.
Vendor Guide to Setting up your shop on Folk & Bespoke
1. Vendor Registration
A. Registering
Visit the marketplace's registration page (https://www.folkandbespoke.com/shop-signup/).
Select your plan.
Fill in your: NAME, EMAIL, STORE NAME, PASSWORD, THEN SUBMIT THE FORM
Re login at www.folkandbespoke.com/my-account
B. Admin Approval
Your account will undergo approval.
You'll receive an email once your account is activated.
You will then be sent, before approval, through the setup wizard.
2. Vendor Dashboard
After logging in, you'll see the Dokan Dashboard, where you can:
View sales & order summaries
Add/manage products
Track orders
Request withdrawals
Respond to reviews
Access reports
Adjust store settings
3. Adding Products
A. Steps to Add a Product
Dashboard → Products →Add New Product
Enter:
Product Title
Description
Product Type (Simple, Variable, etc.)
Price
Inventory Details
Images (Featured + Gallery)
Categories and Tags
Click Publish or Submit for Review (if admin approval is needed).
B. Product Types
Simple Product: One item, no variations
Variable Product: Multiple options (e.g. size, colour)
Downloadable/Virtual Product: No shipping required
C. Inventory Settings
SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)
Stock quantity
Allow backorders?
Low stock threshold
D. Shipping Settings (If physical products)
Weight
Dimensions
Shipping class (if enabled by admin)
E. Product Images
Featured Image: Main product image
Gallery Images: Additional views
F. Variable Products Setup
Choose “Variable Product” in product type.
Define Attributes (Add descriptive pieces of information that customers can use to search for this product on your store, such as “Material” or “Size”) Use “|” to separate different values.
Create Variations from attributes.
Set:
Price
Stock
Image (optional)
4. Managing Existing Products
Go to Dashboard →Products → Edit
Update descriptions, prices, stock levels, images, etc.
You can delete a product if needed.
5. Order Management
Dashboard → Orders
View customer info, products purchased, shipping status
Change order status (Processing, completed, etc.)
Add tracking numbers (if shipping)
6. Payment Withdrawals
Dashboard → Withdraw
Minimum withdrawal limit may apply.
Add payment method.
7. Coupons (Optional)
If enabled by admin:
Go to Dashboard →Coupons
Create custom discount codes.
Set:
Discount type
Usage limits
Expiry date
8. Reviews
Monitor customer reviews under Dashboard →Reviews
Reply to reviews or flag issues to admin.
9. Store Settings
Go to Dashboard → Settings to update:
Store name & description
Store logo & banner
Contact info
Social media links
Store opening/closing times (if enabled)
Return and shipping policy
10. Tips for Success
Use clear product titles and high-quality images.
Keep inventory updated to avoid cancellations.
Create coupons and participate in site-wide promotions.
Respond promptly to customer queries and reviews.
Thank you for being part of the Folk & Bespoke journey. Let’s create something fantastic together.
P.S. Have questions before signing up? Email: [email protected]
To start setting up your shop, please visit:
https://www.folkandbespoke.com/shop/
Go to the home page, then click on “sellers list on our shop” and then select your platform and off you go!!!
Any queries, email: [email protected]
Good luck. Katy xx
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