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| "The Lacemaker" J. Vermeer, 1670 |
I have intended in the past to write about the value of hand-crafted things--particularly original works of art. Somehow I never found the right words without them seeming rather self-serving. Then I read this in Design*Sponge. It is one of ten statements of values that they hold dear. They call these statements a "manifesto of sorts", which lays their beliefs squarely on the table. This one says it far better than I ever could!
We believe high quality work takes
time and is worth investing in: Design*Sponge began with a simple goal - to
build a platform for handmade design. Now that "handmade,"
"DIY" and "indie" are words we see in mainstream catalogs,
our goal has shifted toward helping all of us understand, or at least respect,
the prices makers have to charge for their time and materials. Do we believe
that everyone has to shop this way? Absolutely not.
But we believe that, in the
long run, investing in pieces that are made well and have a personal connection
to you and your community will lead to a longer life for the objects in your
home and a more meaningful relationship with them.
From
Design Sponge blog Dec 2014
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