National Handmade Day is celebrated on the first Saturday of April every year. Amy Bierstadt coined the idea of handmade day in 2017, and in 2018, it was registered as a holiday. This year National Handmade Day will be celebrated on the first of April. Handmade products are products that are made entirely by hand without the help of any machine or technological gadget whatsoever.
After the Industrial Revolution, what were the effects on employment due to technological advancements?
Technological advancements led to machines taking over the jobs of millions of people, as machines were faster and more efficient than human labor, resulting in widespread unemployment.
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Industrialization introduced mass production in industries, leading to bulk production. It also caused significant pollution due to the improper disposal of industrial waste, with waste being dumped in water bodies and air pollution from industrial emissions.
Art and craft movements have periodically brought changes in thoughts, ideals, and creativity among people, offering a counterbalance to the mechanized production methods of the Industrial Revolution.
Handmade products, including various artisan crafts, are becoming less common due to industrialization. However, they are cherished for the personalized touch and message they convey, from baking and pottery to knitting handmade sweaters.
National Handmade Day aims to raise awareness about the beauty and value of handmade products. It celebrates the art of creating items with love and care and encourages people to appreciate and support handmade creations.
The scope of handmade products has grown, with many individuals, especially women, starting businesses selling handmade items online and offline. Skills such as crocheting, knitting, sewing, pottery, and embroidery are popular and appreciated.
Schools should support and promote art and craft activities. Parents should encourage their children to learn new skills, seeing them as potential careers rather than just hobbies.
You can support friends with handcrafted businesses by being their first customer and promoting their products through word of mouth or social media platforms.
Social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook engage people of all age groups, providing a space to showcase handmade creations and support handmade day through blogs, vlogs, or posts using relevant hashtags.
Create and share handmade items, learn new handcrafted skills, and participate in webinars teaching techniques such as painting, crocheting, macrame, candle making, pottery, and more.
Support local artisans by giving them credit and sharing their work online. Create videos and disclose locations where they sell their products, such as the Banjara market in Gurgaon or the SurajKund mela exhibition.
Participate in or organize events to promote handmade crafts, considering factors like budget and scale. Both small and large-scale efforts can contribute to the celebration of National Handmade Day.
On National Handmade Day, let your creativity flow by producing handmade items and flaunting them on social media. Support handmade products and encourage others to do the same, celebrating the unique and personal touch they offer.