Why Handmade?

Quality

• We love items that are designed carefully, that last, and have a personal touch.
• We believe it is better to buy fewer items, and make sure those items are the very best.
• The direct attention of a skilled maker is what makes these things possible.

Community

• We want to see local communities grow.
• Handmade companies tend to be smaller and bring the returns of their business back into their communities, whether through commerce, jobs, investment, and more.
• Much like "shop local", investing in handmade results in direct improvement for the communities of the makers we buy from.

Humanity

• When you buy handmade, another person – or a team of people – made the item you own. You might even know their name.
• It's not magic, but you are now connected to other people in other places. In many ways, they are just like you – working, living, relaxing.
• Handmade reminds us of our humanity, and the connections we have with others.