Have you heard of DaWanda? They recently launched online out of Berlin mitte (my favorite place in Berlin for shopping), and offer a free store to newbies that sign up before May 31st. After 5/31, a standard rate will apply, so try to sneak in during this special offer. DaWanda is somewhat of an Etsy operation, they offer storefronts to sellers on one condition, that you make whatever it is that you're selling. Even a great big table like the one below, which I love.

"Dawanda is a new online marketplace for artists, designers and artisans across Europe to set up their own shop to sell their handmade products."

The site just launched, so it's not jam packed with sellers yet, but I'm hoping I can start a bit of a trend and get other bloggers to talk about it and spread the word.

The site is in English (British), French, and German, you select the language by clicking on your flag of choice in the upper right hand corner of the homepage. You can browse by color, tag, technique, materials, or category. You can even create and organize wish lists and vote for your favorites.

Why does the world need DaWanda if Etsy is already out there? I think that for most Germans without credit cards (not the norm in Germany), they prefer using their bank account to pay for things and DaWanda gives sellers that ability so it makes things a lot easier. Most of my German friends and family do not even have (or want) Paypal accounts, so I think DaWanda offers them the chance to engage in a little e-commerce in the way they are most comfortable with, via their bank account. Plus, unlike Etsy, the site is in 3 languages, including German.

Check out DaWanda and let me know what you think. I'm interested in hearing what my pals in Europe have to say about this site.

Psst: Bridget Davis has some great pillows!