Gypsie Bohème

What Gypsie Bohème does

Gypsie Bohème is a private, founder-owned sole proprietorship operating a hybrid boutique-atelier and online gift shop headquartered at 136 rue Richelieu in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 2015 by Sandra Moreira, the company curates and sells handcrafted products from over 120 Quebec artisans across seven categories: jewelry, beauty care, stationery, home and decor, accessories, pantry items, and gift cards. In parallel with retail, Gypsie Bohème hosts recurring DIY creative workshops (Ateliers créatifs) at the boutique and operates a separate terrasse venue branded Espace Bohème. The business sells directly to consumers through its physical storefront, an e-commerce site at gypsieboheme.com built on the Comelin platform, in-store pickup within 48 hours, and Canada-wide shipping with a flat CAD $10 fee and free shipping on orders over CAD $100.

The business model rests on three revenue streams: one-time retail product sales on consignment from local artisans, ticket revenue from creative workshops and events, and gift card sales (Carte Cadeau, valid for life and redeemable across retail, online, and workshop channels). Pricing is unit-based with a CAD $10 flat shipping fee and free shipping above CAD $100; returns and exchanges are accepted within 15 days of receipt. The platform is supported by a French-language blog, an email newsletter (infolettre), and organic social media engagement. There is no proprietary technology stack, no disclosed API or developer portal, no mobile app, and no AI or machine-learning components described; the underlying platform is the third-party Comelin e-commerce solution.

The customer base is a long-tail mix of three personas: creative individuals and bohemian lifestyle enthusiasts seeking unique handmade items, gift buyers purchasing Carte Cadeau or artisan products for others, and workshop and event attendees. Geographic reach is concentrated in the Montérégie region for in-store traffic but extends across Canada through e-commerce. The company has 1–10 employees, no external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed M&A activity, operating entirely as an independent sole proprietorship under Quebec law.

Name

Gypsie Bohème

Legal name

Gypsie Bohème

Website

https://gypsieboheme.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gypsie Bohème is a Quebec-based boutique-atelier and online shop, founded in 2015, that curates handmade products from over 120 local artisans and hosts DIY creative workshops for individual consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Gift Retail

NAICS

Jewelry Retailers (458310), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110), All Other Specialty Food Retailers (445298)

SIC

Retail-Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores (5940)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Artisan, Handmade & Craft Gifts Retail (CRALAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Food Gift Shops & Hampers (CRAHAGAN), Gourmet & Fine Food Stores (CRAHAGAG)

Keywords

• Artisan gift boutique
• Handmade local crafts
• Creative diy workshops
• Bohemian lifestyle retail
• Quebec artisan shop

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-jean-sur-richelieu

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail product sales: Sale of artisanal handmade products from Quebec artisans including jewelry, accessories, home decor, stationery, beauty care, and food/pantry items. Products are sold through the online boutique and physical boutique-atelier.
2. Creative workshops and ateliers: DIY creative workshops and events that provide experiential engagement with customers. These workshops allow customers to connect with their creativity while learning artisanal skills.
3. Gift cards: Gypsie Bohème gift cards (cartes-cadeaux) sold as customizable gift options, valid for life and redeemable on next purchases in-store, online, or for workshops.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gypsie Bohème operates a boutique-atelier that curates and retails handmade artisanal products from over 120 Quebec artisans across six core categories (jewelry, beauty care, stationery, home decor, accessories, and pantry items), sold through both an online storefront and a physical boutique. The company also hosts DIY creative workshops and events at its Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu location, providing experiential retail tied to the artisan community.

Product overview

Gypsie Bohème operates a boutique-atelier concept featuring a curated selection of handcrafted products from over 120 Quebec artisans. The offering is organized as a unified retail platform combining an online boutique with physical workshop experiences. The product portfolio spans seven core categories: Jewelry (Bijoux) featuring artisan-made bags, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces; Beauty Care (Soins beautés) with body, facial, and hygiene products; Stationery (Papeterie) including notebooks, planners, stickers, and greeting cards; Home & Decor (Maison et décor) with candles, diffusers, lighting, and kitchen items; Accessories (Accessoires) such as hats, scarves, and winter wear; and Pantry (Garde-manger) featuring local food and beverages. The company also offers a Gift Card (Carte Cadeau) product and hosts Creative Workshops (Ateliers créatifs) providing DIY experiences. The platform is complemented by a blog and event programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Espace Bohème: Terrasse location operated by Gypsie Bohème for additional experiences

Products and services

• Bijoux (Jewelry) Artisan-made jewelry category including bags, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, anklets, watches, piercings, and charms, sourced from Quebec artisans and sold to individual consumers seeking handmade accessories.
• Soins beautés (Beauty Care) Body care, facial care, cosmetics, and hygiene products from local Quebec artisans, sold to individual consumers seeking natural and handmade personal care items.
• Papeterie (Stationery) Notebooks, planners, stickers, posters, greeting cards, coloring books, recipe books, and office accessories produced by Quebec artisans, sold to individual consumers and gift buyers.
• Maison et décor (Home & Decor) Ambiance and home decor products including candles, diffusers, incense, lighting, blankets, kitchen items, and vintage pieces from Quebec artisans, sold to individual consumers.
• Accessoires (Accessories) Hats, hair accessories, scarves, winter items, pouches, keychains, reusable bags, and clothing from Quebec artisans, sold to individual consumers.
• Garde-manger (Pantry) Local food and pantry products including beverages, cooking ingredients, and edible items from Quebec artisans, sold to individual consumers.
• Carte Cadeau (Gift Card) Customizable gift cards available in variable amounts, valid for life and redeemable in-store, online, or for workshops, sold to gift buyers.
• Ateliers créatifs (Creative Workshops) DIY creative workshops and inspiring events where individual consumers can engage in hands-on creative activities and learn artisanal skills, hosted at the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu boutique-atelier.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120+ Quebec artisans showcased since 2015

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 120+ Quebec artisans (collective)coreOthersGypsie Bohème partners with over 120 Quebec artisans who supply handmade products including jewelry, accessories, home decor, stationery, beauty care, and food items. The artisans consign their products to the boutique-atelier, which showcases their work to customers seeking unique, locally-made artisanal goods.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• The Citizenry: Direct-to-consumer home goods brand selling artisan-made products with a curated origin-story brand positioning. Comparable to Gypsie Bohème's narrative-driven retail concept (artisan × place × experience), though focused on home goods and operating globally.
• Etsy: Global online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods, including many Quebec artisan sellers. Competes with Gypsie Bohème's online boutique for artisan product discovery, but lacks the experiential workshop layer and tightly curated local positioning.
• Hillberg & Berk: Canadian jewelry brand sold through its own e-commerce and select retail partners. Comparable to Gypsie Bohème's jewelry category in emphasizing Canadian-made craftsmanship and local origin, though narrower in scope.

Others

• Faire: Wholesale marketplace connecting independent brands and artisans with retailers. Relevant as both an indirect competitor (enabling other boutiques to stock Quebec artisans) and a potential supply-side channel for Gypsie Bohème's procurement.

Direct peers

• Marché Bonsecours: Montreal-based artisan marketplace and boutique complex showcasing Quebec designers and craftspeople. Directly comparable as a multi-artisan Quebec retail destination, though operating at a larger tourist-oriented scale.
• Bouclair: Quebec-headquartered home decor and accessories retailer with stores across Canada. Overlaps with Gypsie Bohème's home & decor, accessories, and gift categories, with shared focus on stylish, accessible lifestyle goods for Quebec and Canadian consumers.
• Stokes: Canadian specialty retailer offering gifts, home decor, dinnerware, and stationery across categories that closely overlap Gypsie Bohème's product mix (home decor, stationery, accessories). Both position around curated, lifestyle-driven gifting for the Canadian market.

Broad incumbents

• Indigo Books & Music: Canada's largest bookstore and lifestyle retailer, with a significant gift, stationery, and home category business. Comparable to Gypsie Bohème's stationery, papeterie, and gift offerings, but at national scale and with mass-market price positioning.
• La Maison Simons: Iconic Quebec-founded department store operating physical and online retail across Canada. Includes curated Quebec and Canadian designer brands and lifestyle categories, making it a broader incumbent in the same artisan/local-consumer positioning that Gypsie Bohème occupies.
• Lush: Multinational retailer of handmade cosmetics and bath products, with brick-and-mortar and online presence. Overlaps with Gypsie Bohème's artisan beauty care category at a much larger scale and with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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