Indie South

Indie South Local gift shop + boutique offering curated jewelry, candles, home decor, accessories and handmade gifts. Home of Indie South Modern Makers Market since 2006.

Indie South

Our Abmormal Bazaar is happening now from 11-3! Come shop with local artists & makers, grab a gift for Dad, and see what...
06/20/2026

Our Abmormal Bazaar is happening now from 11-3! Come shop with local artists & makers, grab a gift for Dad, and see what's new in the shop!


🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Happy Pride from all of us at Indie South! We are honored to be able to connect with so much of the LGBTQ+ com...
06/05/2026

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Happy Pride from all of us at Indie South!

We are honored to be able to connect with so much of the LGBTQ+ community here in Athens, from some of our employees to our amazing customer base. Your support means the world to us & we love you all! 🌈❤️

As the city prepares for Pridefest this Saturday June 6th, we wanted to take moment to spotlight some of the LGBTQ+ Owned businesses we have featured in the shop.

If you're in town for this weekend's festivities, pop by & shop small with us! We're happy you're here ✨

UGA may be out for summer, but Athens is still full of artists making strange and beautiful things 🖤Abnormal Bazaar is h...
05/16/2026

UGA may be out for summer, but Athens is still full of artists making strange and beautiful things 🖤

Abnormal Bazaar is happening today with a smaller curated lineup of local vendors, beautiful weather, and a slower pace that makes for a lovely market day! More time to browse, talk to makers, and bring a plant for our plant swap, so bring your cuttings & potted green friends & make a trade 🪴

Come wander a little:
✨handmade jewelry
✨nails + beauty
✨art prints
✨fiber art
✨witchy goods + weird treasures

If you've been saying you need to get out of the house for a bit, this is your sign 🌞


✨Vendor Spotlight: Nathaniel WilliamsonNathaniel is one of our regulars at the Abnormal Bazaar pop-ups, though if you’v...
05/14/2026

✨Vendor Spotlight: Nathaniel Williamson

Nathaniel is one of our regulars at the Abnormal Bazaar pop-ups, though if you’ve met him before, you probably know him as the quiet man steadily hammering old silverware into jewelry at his booth.

The last market, though, we got to talking.

Before he even got into his story, he laughed and warned me that the Williamsons are known for talking too much. “If you’re gonna talk to a Williamson,” he said, “bring a pillow and a blanket because you’re gonna be there all night.”

Originally from Virginia, Nathaniel moved to Gainesville with his wife after retiring from a long career as a social worker. He worked with families as a county caseworker, taught parenting and anger management classes, and spent years working with incarcerated populations helping inmates maintain relationships with their children and families.

His creative life goes back even further. One of his older brothers volunteered with the Boys Club teaching kids how to make wire rings and jewelry, and eventually Nathaniel became one of the helpers too. Later, he and his brother traveled the festival circuit selling handmade work together.

Today, Nathaniel transforms old silverware into rings, earrings, and bracelets, hammering, twisting, and reshaping each piece by hand. There’s something about his work that reminds me of the 70s — earthy forms, simple shapes, and handmade objects with history still inside them.

We hope you’ll come meet him at the next Abnormal Bazaar!

Our May Abnormal Bazaar is THIS WEEKEND, 5/16 from 11am - 3pm!Come shop small & support local artists and makers this we...
05/13/2026

Our May Abnormal Bazaar is THIS WEEKEND, 5/16 from 11am - 3pm!

Come shop small & support local artists and makers this weekend.

Located at the store - 470 Hawthorne Ave Athens, GA.

Free to attend, & we've got plenty of parking for all!

Not sure what to get Mom for Mother's Day or how to celebrate your recent Graduate? Or do you just need a great card for...
05/08/2026

Not sure what to get Mom for Mother's Day or how to celebrate your recent Graduate? Or do you just need a great card for the cherry on top of a perfect gift?

Don't fret - Indie South has you covered!

Check out our gift guides for this busy season, and shop with us in person this weekend during our regular business hours, or find us online 24/7!!

www.theindiesouth.com

We had a good day today with everyone, see you tomorrow 10-3pm!
05/02/2026

We had a good day today with everyone, see you tomorrow 10-3pm!

SPRINGTACULAR IS HAPPENING NOW!!! Rain or shine (although the rain mostly passed us this morning during load-in and setu...
05/02/2026

SPRINGTACULAR IS HAPPENING NOW!!!

Rain or shine (although the rain mostly passed us this morning during load-in and setup).

We have 80 vendors, artists, makers, and vintage curators on the front lawn of the old Westclox factory eager to share their work with you 😻😻

We also have fan favorite food vendors like Speakcheesy, Homy's Food Truck, KD Tropical Smoothie, and more delicious treats.

Going 'till 5 today, and 10-3 tomorrow - we'll see you there!!

02/11/2026

We’d love your vote in this year’s Flagpole Favorites awards! It makes a difference in our business and for all the artists, makers and small brands we carry and support through our markets 🤗

Address

470 Hawthorne Avenue
Athens, GA
30606

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(706) 850-0644

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