Grimalkitties, welcome to our first guest post on handmade home decor. This fine article from Lily Sato provides three good arguments for choosing handmade decor for any home. Share with your friends!

handmade decor. A pair of hands are weaving a rainbow on a traditional loom. From Grimalkin Crossing

 

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Handmade home decor is a great idea for many reasons and here’s why: you get to enjoy the benefits of designer-styled products, but at the same time support and respect skilled artisans who weave stories in their work. Handmade home decor is the perfect way to let your personality shine and add a personal touch to your home. It’s also an investment in the local economy and can be a great way to discover new products from artisans all over the world.

So today we want to share three benefits of using handmade home decor by artisans!

  1. It’s more affordable than you’d think – Handmade products are often more expensive than their mass-produced counterparts, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find affordable options. In fact, you may be surprised by how affordable handmade pieces can be. Handmade items are often made with care and attention to detail, which means they’ll last longer than cheaper products. If you invest in a quality piece of furniture or home decor, it could be the last thing you ever buy! This button has Grimalkin Crossing's gray cat logo with these words: do u like freebie x-stitch pdfs? get yours! click here"
  2. Handmade products are unique – you’ll never see anyone else with the exact same thing as you do—and that makes them special! No one else will have exactly the same piece you have. When you buy a handmade product, you’re getting something that has been MADE JUST FOR YOU! It’s not mass-produced, so every piece is different. The artist who made it put their heart and soul into making something just for YOU because of the love they have for their craft. You’re getting something that’s unlike anything else in the world, and that’s pretty cool!
  3. When you buy handmade goods, your money goes directly to people who made them. – You’re supporting local economies, which means EVERYONE WINS:
    1. The artisan gets paid DIRECTLY for their work
    2. the community benefits from having more money and jobs available, and
    3. you get a product that is truly unique—something that can’t be mass-produced or replicated with the same level of craftsmanship.

It’s a win-win-win situation! Next time you’re looking for something special, why not consider supporting local artisans who are making products just for you? You’ll be surprised by how many options there are!

handmade decor. A clay bowl is being shaped on a potter's wheel. From Grimalkin Crossing.Conclusion

Handmade craftsmanship is becoming more and more relevant in modern homes. Not everyone wants the same computer-made furniture or the pre-packaged variety of items, which is where handmade goods come in. Natural and rustic, these pieces have an aesthetic reminiscent of a better time and place. Handmade goods are also often perfectly crafted to suit a particular need or interest, ensuring that each piece that comes out of a maker’s shop is going to be unique. After all, no computer can replace the special touches and personalization found in handmade decor!

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