etsy is a marketplace where people around the world connect, both online and offline, to make, sell and buy unique goods. the heart and soul of etsy is our global community: the creative entrepreneurs who use etsy to sell what they make or curate, the shoppers looking for things they can’t find anywhere else, the manufacturers who partner with etsy sellers to help them grow, and the etsy employees who maintain and nurture our marketplace. our mission is to keep commerce human. people make etsy possible. we provide a meaningful space for sellers to turn their creative passions into opportunity. we enable buyers to discover unique items made with care. and we treat our employees and our community with respect. we’re here because the world needs less of the same and more of the special. dedication to our mission is at the core of our identity. it guides our day-to-day decisions while inspiring us to think big for the long term. it reflects what makes our marketplace so special and our com