Mark's On Putnam, 1143 E Putnam Ave, Riverside, CT 06878, US

Incorporated in 1901, the Greenwich Exchange for Women's Work supports local artisans and consigners by providing a marketplace for handcrafted items. The shop, located inside a historic house, retails handmade children's clothes and blankets, vintage linens, gifts, antiques and collectibles to name but a few. More than 200 consignors work with the organization, receiving nearly two-thirds of the selling price; remaining proceeds go toward operating expenses and charitable contributions. A volunteer Board of Directors manages the exchange and helps coordinate the annual Christmas Fair at the Round Hill Club each November. The Exchange relies on its membership, volunteers and shop patrons. For information on how to get involved, or to glimpse the goods-on-offer, visit the Greenwich Exchange for Women's Work website.