Tools, Materials and Books for traditional and contemporary handcrafts
Dyes, Yarns, Screen Printing, Weaving, Knitting, Woodcarving, Spinning, Leatherwork, Candlemaking, Beads, Findings, Crochet, Natural Dyes, Stone Carving, Clay, Polymer Clays, Tapestry, Looms, Spinning Wheels
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1970, 48 years.
What is your primary product or service?
Tools, materials, books — for handcrafts.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Wanted to make the tools and supplies used by professionals available to everyone.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Our breadth of coverage, our depth of knowledge.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One. And, no.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We'll leave that to Google. We're at 33 Haywood Street, in the center of Downtown Asheville.
What type of payments do you accept?
Credit card, cash, check.
Which areas do you service?
The city of Asheville, the region of Western North Carolina, the country, the world. Thanks to our website: www.earthguild.com
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Owned and run by a group of persons, these 48 years.
What are your hours of operation?
10-6 Monday-Saturday, 12-5 Sunday
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That we know what we're doing.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Mischief makes the world go round.