28/06/2024
YOU CAN’T BUY LOVE, BUT YOU CAN BUY HANDMADE!
And that’s basically the same thing, right?
When you buy a handmade gift, you’re showing someone you love them with something that’s totally unique and made with all the care in the world. So if you’re looking for an extra special present (or a gorgeous treat for yourself!), look no further than our traders’ handmade creations.
Double tap if you think this should be everyone’s motto!
Before making your next purchase, take a minute to consider whether:
The item has been made ethically and workers have been paid fairly?
The item is being shipped from far away or is made locally?
The business has a sustainability policy?
Your purchase will benefit your local community?
Your money will end up in the pockets of the right people?
Your item was made with good-quality eco materials that have a minimal impact on our planet?
You believe you’re paying a fair price for your purchase (if it seems too good to be true, it probably is!)
When you shop small/local/handmade, you can cut this list considerably! Small businesses are far more likely to use good-quality materials, have a focus on sustainability and renewability and actually put love and care into each item. Plus, shopping small often means shopping from a business with just one or two team members, meaning everyone’s paid fairly and your hard-earned money will end up in the right places.
When you buy locally, you can guarantee your money can stay within the local community and benefit others in your area. Plus, using local businesses means fewer emissions from transporting goods half way around the world.
There are SO many reasons to shop small, so please think twice when making your next purchase and swap to small wherever possible.
Folk and Bespoke