5 Main Reasons Why Handmade Is More Than Just A 'Product'
It is always very challenging for an artist to innovate his/her creativity into something new in this fast-paced environment. As the economy shifts to capital-intensive from labor-intensive industry, products can now easily be made with machines which causes for handmade products to forget its real value.
There are lots of reasons why handmade is better than a manufactured products but here are five (5) main reasons why handmade is more than just a "product".
1. Handmade is a real thing.
Each handmade has its own special story of a lifetime crafted into it and that's the real thing. It is not made just because you want but it was because of your own reason 'why' which made the product much more special.
2. Handmade cannot be duplicated.
The nature of handmade is you can make it your own! No two handmade are exactly alike because each piece is uniquely crafted to the highest quality because the artisan value his/her creation and the customer's interest because of its option to customize or personalize the order.
3. Each handmade is made with a heart.
Unlike machine-made (manufactured) goods, handmade has the combined creation of love and skill. Each piece will surely touch your heart because it was uniquely made for you. It makes the creation more valuable because of the genuine effort of the artisan crafted into it.
4. You support the local people.
4. You support the local people.
Handmade is about people and not machines. You shows support to the local economy, the local community and a real person. Artisans greatly care about the quality materials used and environment. It makes the environment and livelihood sustainable.
5. It keeps the creativity alive.
Lastly, showing your support by buying handmade, you keep artisans' creativity and passion alive. It is not only good for the community but it's also good for the art because you shows support the continuation of arts for the next generation.
