MAUM Market vs. MAUM Store: Two Ways to Experience Belonging
At MAUM, our mission has always been simple yet ambitious: to create spaces that celebrate Asian creativity, craftsmanship, and community. Over the past few years, this mission has taken shape in two distinct forms—MAUM Market and MAUM Store. Both share the same spirit, but they offer very different experiences.
MAUM Market: A Pop-Up Gathering of Makers & Community
Think of MAUM Market as a festival of discovery. For one day only, we bring together a carefully curated lineup of independent Asian makers, artists, and food pop-ups in cities across the U.S. Each market feels alive with energy: bustling crowds, limited-edition finds, music, and the joy of meeting the makers behind the work.
Pop-up format: One-day only, hosted in iconic venues across multiple cities.
What you’ll find: Handmade ceramics, jewelry, stationery, art, home goods, and special food + drink collaborations.
Why it matters: Markets are about connection—between maker and visitor, between community and culture. Each city’s market is unique, shaped by its local talent and attendees.
In short, MAUM Market is fleeting, magical, and meant to be experienced in the moment.
MAUM Store: A Permanent Home for Discovery
While MAUM Market is ephemeral, MAUM Store offers a year-round way to experience the same values of curation and community. With locations in New York (The Seaport), Orange County (OCMA), and San Francisco (SŌHN), our brick-and-mortar shops are a physical extension of our marketplace ethos.
Year-round presence: Open daily for locals and visitors alike.
What you’ll find: A rotating selection of products from Asian makers, many of whom debuted at our Markets. Everything is thoughtfully chosen—often handmade, small-batch, and not found on Amazon.
Why it matters: The Store gives permanence to our vision, supporting makers beyond a single day and giving customers a reliable place to return for discovery, gifts, and everyday inspiration.
If the Market is a celebration, the Store is a home.
Why We Do Both
Together, MAUM Market and MAUM Store create a dynamic ecosystem for makers and communities. The Market introduces fresh talent, builds excitement, and sparks belonging in cities nationwide. The Store sustains that momentum, giving these makers a platform that’s consistent and long-term.
For us, it’s not one or the other. It’s both—because belonging happens in moments of celebration and in the everyday.
