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Here are 6 reasons Why Handmade Products cost more:

1.- All Hand-Made. No Mass Production Machinery Involved : By definition, handmade products are literally just that, made by the “hands” of the artisan or maker.

2.- The Time Spent: since there are no machines involved, takes an incredible amount of time to produce just a single piece.

3.- The Maker’s Process: The maker has a very intimate relationship with each piece or design they create. The design process is key to the value that is inherent in each piece.

4.- Materials Used: In almost every case, the value of the materials involved in a handmade piece are of stellar quality.

It’s difficult to regulate or even know exactly what alloys are used in mass produced factories where dirty metals are blended together to create costume pieces.

Handmade materials are generally sourced from highly reputable suppliers.

5.- Product Quality: Smaller scale production is almost always higher quality because the ability to track and control the process from start to finish is inherent in the making process.

Makers and artisans are extremely proud of the work they produce. They aren’t going to let something of inferior quality leave their studio with their name on it.

6.- Locally Made with Love: Artisans and makers infuse love and energy into each piece of work. There is huge value in supporting local from a sustainability and energetic standpoint.

Even if the handmade piece is part of an edition – no maker creates two pieces that are exactly identical. You are the only person with that specific piece which says a lot.

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