Comments on: handmade 2.0

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:50:28 +0000

I was so thrilled to read this article but even more excited to learn that Rob has a book coming out (love that NYT column!) I am actually suprised how few folks — other than bloggers and stakeholders — have looked into the Etsy/crafting scene with anything close to a serious analysis. Maybe that’s a blessing in disguise, however.

By: Skrockodile (Sabra)

Skrockodile (Sabra) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:50:21 +0000

thanks so much for pointing this out – I missed this and it is so relevant to me. Almost all the gifts I’m giving this year are handmade – either by me, via Etsy or directly from a small artist. I love buying from people directly and supporting the creativity of others. I love finding new and unique things. I hope this movement continues to have legs!

By: Nikko

Nikko — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:39:09 +0000

Wonderful! I LOVE this! It is very satisfying knowing that the handmade movement has reached the interests of a broader audience, outside ourselves.

At this point, it will be interesting to see how this movement grows, and continues to flow into the mainstream market.

I definitely will be reading Rob’s book when it’s published~

By: grace

grace — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:28:46 +0000

thanks rob!

sorry about that :)

grace

By: Rob Walker

Rob Walker — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:26:30 +0000

Thanks so much for the links Grace. Just one quick thing: The article is NOT a chapter from the book. There’s stuff about DIY/craft scene in the book, but different stuff. Sorry for any confusion!

But again, thanks much for the linking and the kind words. Cheers/ rw

By: Jennifer Perkins

Jennifer Perkins — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:15:52 +0000

Oooh thanks for reminding me about the article I had forgotten to look for it this weekend.

By: jess gonacha

jess gonacha — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:30:21 +0000

thanks for this link grace! what a great article. it was interesting to learn more about how etsy started and why.