A new opportunity for local artisansLi Jin has written at length about the new Creator Economy and it’s opportunities:“Digital platforms enable people to earn a livelihood in a way that highlights–rather than commoditizes–their individuality. We envision a future in which the value of unique skills and knowledge can be unlocked, augmented, and surfaced to consumers.”Yet despite the rich cultural heritage of many communities, local artisans face many hardships to access these opportunities. Ge...

A new opportunity for local artisansLi Jin has written at length about the new Creator Economy and it’s opportunities:“Digital platforms enable people to earn a livelihood in a way that highlights–rather than commoditizes–their individuality. We envision a future in which the value of unique skills and knowledge can be unlocked, augmented, and surfaced to consumers.”Yet despite the rich cultural heritage of many communities, local artisans face many hardships to access these opportunities. Ge...

Handcrafted items always seem to fill space with meaning and essence. They seem to capture our imagination and have value beyond the material and effort to shape them. In contrast to mass manufactured goods, these crafts seem to have a soul. What makes handcrafted goods different? and furthermore, when does a handcrafted product become an artisanal craft? Over the last 3 years, our team members have interviewed dozens of artisans in Puerto Rico. Using their knowledge, we’ve defined six charac...

Handcrafted items always seem to fill space with meaning and essence. They seem to capture our imagination and have value beyond the material and effort to shape them. In contrast to mass manufactured goods, these crafts seem to have a soul. What makes handcrafted goods different? and furthermore, when does a handcrafted product become an artisanal craft? Over the last 3 years, our team members have interviewed dozens of artisans in Puerto Rico. Using their knowledge, we’ve defined six charac...