AD | The Joy of Discovery with Perthshire Artisans
When we share the work of the Perthshire Artisans and use words like handmade, artisanal, and traditional craft, we are describing their practice in the truest sense. Each Artisan has invested years in learning, experimenting, and refining their skills to develop a unique style and approach. Some preserve time-honoured techniques, while others evolve tradition with modern influences to create innovative and contemporary pieces.
You can be confident that when we describe their processes and products, it is never craft washing. Much like greenwashing, craft washing misleads by borrowing the language and values of authentic craftsmanship to promote mass-produced goods. Perthshire Artisans represents the opposite: genuine makers, dedicated to their craft, whose work embodies both heritage and innovation.
Each Artisan’s profile page on our website offers an insight into their creative world, sharing their inspirations, motivations, and the unique processes behind their work. Gaining even a glimpse of how an original craft piece or painting comes to life deepens your appreciation of its true value, not only in terms of quality but also in the investment of time, skill, and artistry it represents.
Discovering the steamed wood bending method used by Colin & Hannah at Highwood Furniture to mould Scottish hardwoods into smooth, seamless and elegant curves, appreciating the steady hand and eye of stonemason Neil Paterson when carving designs from the red sandstone or white lepine limestone, and enjoying the slight variations in Inga Jack’s hand printed linocut patterned textiles, are just some of the details you’ll read about.
When you browse and buy from the Perthshire Artisans website, you can be confident you’re discovering authentic, original, craft-led work—mostly handmade, often one-of-a-kind, and created in small batches. Every purchase genuinely helps keep traditional skills alive and relevant, while supporting independent makers to sustain their livelihoods.
It’s so much more than a purchase, it’s an experience. It’s fun, exciting and infinitely more rewarding than buying mass-produced goods. There’s the joy of discovery, connecting with something real, knowing that your choice has value beyond the object itself. It’s better for you, better for the local economy, better for the environment. In every way, it simply makes sense.
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