Bring your studio online — without losing the craft.
A curated marketplace for verified Israeli artists. Escrow protects every sale, identity-checked buyers, and a brand built around the people behind the work.
Built for artists, not algorithms.
Keep 94% of every sale
Flat 6% marketplace fee. No subscriptions, no listing charges, no hidden costs. Payouts in ILS via Bit or bank transfer, monthly.
Escrow on every order
Buyers pay Calico, not you. Funds release to your account after the buyer confirms delivery — no fraudulent chargebacks, ever.
Verified buyers
Every buyer registers with phone + email. No anonymous trolling, no haggling — just collectors who came here to buy original Israeli art.
Hebrew, English, Russian, Arabic, French
Auto-translate your shop, product descriptions, and chats. Reach buyers across Israel and abroad in their language without lifting a finger.
AI-assisted listings
Import from your existing website with one click. AI writes product descriptions, suggests tags, and translates your bio across all locales.
Featured in the Studio Journal
Selected artists are profiled in our weekly journal. Free editorial coverage to 4,200+ collectors — by invitation, not pay-to-play.
From signup to first sale in under 24 hours.
Apply with your existing portfolio
Send us your website, Instagram, or upload 5 photos of your work. Our team reviews and verifies every artist before they list — usually within a business day.
Set up your shop with AI assistance
Import bio, photos, and products from your existing website. AI writes descriptions in 5 languages. Add shipping zones, return policy, and you're done.
Sell — Calico handles the rest
We promote your shop, process payments, manage taxes, and reply to support questions. You ship the work; we handle everything else.
Transparent. No surprises.
- Sale price: ₪1,000
- Marketplace fee (6%): −₪60
- Payment processing (1.3% + ₪1.5): −₪14.5
- You receive: ₪925.50
In their words.
"I tried Etsy, Shopify, Instagram. Calico is the first platform where buyers actually understand what I make. Escrow gave me peace of mind, and the team profiled me in the journal — bookings tripled."
"The AI scraper imported my whole website in 3 minutes. Descriptions translated to Russian and English. I sold my first piece 6 days after signup — and Calico handled the customs paperwork for me."
Frequently asked
Who can sell on Calico?▾
Independent artists working in Israel — painters, ceramicists, sculptors, jewellery designers, printmakers, textile artists, photographers. We verify identity and originality before approval.
When do I get paid?▾
Funds release from escrow to your Calico balance 3 days after the buyer confirms delivery (or 14 days automatically). You can withdraw any time via Bit or bank transfer with zero fees.
Can I keep my existing website?▾
Yes. Many artists use Calico alongside their site. Our scraper actually imports from your existing site to save you setup time.
What about shipping?▾
You can use our pre-negotiated rates with Israel Post and local couriers, or set your own. We handle insurance up to the full sale value on every shipment.
What if a buyer disputes a sale?▾
Our trust team mediates every dispute. With photo proof from your end (we recommend a 30-second packaging video), most disputes resolve in your favour within 48 hours.
Ready to bring your studio to Calico?
Free to apply. No commitment. We reply within one business day.