The Navigator Handmade is a St. Pete, FL based craft business founded by Melanie Kielich. Melanie is an avid thrifter with an artistic eye and a creative streak; she loves to re-purpose found and vintage materials and give them new life.

After graduating with a BA in Art from New College of Florida, Melanie searched for a way to bring her love of found and vintage objects into a useful medium. The Navigator Handmade is the culmination of that endeavor, fusing these materials with imagination, nostalgia, and a sense of adventure.

The Navigator Handmade is an eclectic collection of jewelry, trinkets, and home decor created from vintage maps - featuring ready-made or custom-made objects for anyone who values a sense of place // home // travel //adventure.

Melanie loves to travel and find new places, people, landscapes, colors, words, and life. An eye for the vintage aesthetic and a strong sense of adventure keep her moving and making new beautiful accessories for The Navigator Handmade.

Our products are all one-of-a-kind treasures created with vintage and recycled materials, and a lot of love, while we navigate our way through this life//world//endless adventure.

If you love vintage, be sure to visit our sister shop at melaniekielich.etsy.com for more great finds!