WHAT IS THIS PLACE?

Welcome to Found, which features a keenly curated, three-floor collection of midcentury modern as well as international art, artifacts and antiques from around the world. Owners Ann and Keith Graber Miller travel to Latin America, Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa, purchasing hand-woven, hand-painted, and hand-crafted works directly from artists, artisan cooperatives, galleries and market vendors, and then add in midcentury modern furniture, art, and housewares from estate auctions throughout the U.S. We also are the venue for Graber family art: Ann’s original watercolors as well as pottery, paintings, and books by 12 additional Graber family members – both of Ann’s parents, three of her sisters (including renowned miniaturist Jane Graber), our daughter, four nieces and one nephew.

hours and location

Located at 208 S. Main Street in vibrant downtown Goshen, Indiana, Found is open 10 to 5:30 Monday through Friday, 10 to 5:00 Saturdays, 12 to 5:00 Sundays, and at other times by appointment.

Textile artist Maria created some of our Guatemalan fabric pieces.

We carry both antique and new kilim rugs, all woven in Bulgaria.

Cambodian artist Panya crafts copper animal betel boxes at his shop in Siem Reap.

ARE YOU A FAIR TRADE BUSINESS?

We’re a one-of-a-kind, family-owned business. As we travel, we frequently purchase directly from artists or from fair-trade shops. Because of their age, our many vintage and antique works can’t be designated as fair trade, although our dealers and vendors are able to ask for fair pay for their goods. Our typical mark-ups – and the percentage of sales our artists receive – are the same as those at shops identified as fair trade. Because of that, we call what we do “ethical trade.”

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO WHEN YOU SELL THINGS?

Right now most of the income from the shop goes toward 1) supporting additional artisans around the world by purchasing more inventory; 2) some international travel to select and secure the artwork; and 3) employee and other overhead expenses. This is similar to the system at fair trade stores, which have routine retail overhead expenses and send workers internationally to select art. We also support a number of local not-for-profit organizations and are committed to helping the Goshen arts community thrive. Please feel free to ask if you have additional questions, and enjoy your browsing at Found. 

Co-owner Ann Graber Miller, second from right, is from a family of artists and gourmet cooks.