A lot of things available in today’s world are mass-produced. But, there is nothing wrong with this process. It is meant to meet the demands of the growing population in the world. However, it is also great to have access to hand-made items crafted by artisans in small quantities including silver bookmarks. This post explores the reasons why handmade matters:
It Embraces Human Potential
Handmade has paved the way for a kind of manufacturing that adopts human potential and provides people a voice they might not otherwise have. Buying handmade products is affirming and giving a continuous life to this human voice. The availability of handmade products in a community allows people in that area to find new life.
People Value the Creative Spirit
Every time you make something, you tend to leave a part of yourself in that item. After creating, you take pride in the work because you see yourself in it. Purchasing something that somebody else made makes yourself reflected in that purchase. Whether it is the texture, shape, or colour of the creative item, when it has been made as an expression of a person’s creative spirit, it will be treasured and valued.
It is Made in a Joyful and Respectful Environment
People who create for a living do their job in a space of joy, respect, and honor. These values are often integrated into the fiber of any handmade item. For instance, think about every inch of material that forms a handmade bookmark that once flowed through the fingers of its makers who made the item with a purpose. Every buyer of this special bookmark will take extra special care of it.
It can be Replicated
Every handmade item is unique. They vary in colours, texture, shading, style, grain, shape, or design. No two of them are the same. Thus, each item made by the creative hands of artisans you buy is one-of-a-kind. Wouldn’t that make you feel proud?
It is Made with a Heart
Anything made with a heart is beautiful and appreciated. You can give your bookworm friend a mass-produced bookmark or you can treat them to the one made by artisans. Although the mass-produced one will do in a pinch, only the handmade bookmark will touch your friend’s very heart. This is especially true if you order the book to be customized with your friend’s favourite quote or engraved with their name or a meaningful symbol.