Furnishings, Lounge Chairs & Ottomans<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe implications of changes in buyer habits and the technological advancements of makers are hugely significant for manufacturers. The closing gap in equality between the home craftsman and the large factories has yielded additional opportunities for people to adopt the balanced lifestyle that many strive for. Many workers see the value of dividing their time between various forms of income and leisure activities, sometimes combining the two, as the mood and financial necessity take them. The increased demand for bespoke allows many more makers to do so while still supplying the consumer with what they are asking for.<\/p>\n
Now don\u2019t get me wrong, I do not for one second believe that large-scale or industrial methods are going the way of the dodo\u2014 not in the slightest. Despite the rise in demand for handmade, bespoke and personalized products, mass production will undoubtedly remain an integral part of our buying journey. However, I do believe that the way the world produces products in volume is in the flux, not only in making their processes cleaner, fairer and more conscientious but by tapping into the bespoke market in their own ways. We are already seeing this with some of our most notable retailers. For example, there has been a tidal wave of producers introducing limited editions and small runs of products. While still considered mass-produced, these products offer a similar feeling of exclusivity to which buyers are drawn.<\/p>\n
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