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Why Buying Handmade Matters in Today's World of Mass Production

Why Buying Handmade Matters in Today's World of Mass Production

October 19, 2025Helen Barnes

Discover why buying handmade matters more than ever. From Yorkshire's talented artists and makers, to the beauty of imperfection, we explore what makes handmade craft meaningful in a world of...

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