Great initiative to have shown this. One of my dreams would be that all countries in the world would go back to living with things made locally, whatever the price. And eventually instead of spinning out of control, things would go back to "normal" again, sustainable lifestyles where it costs nothing out of the norm to make the people around you Work.
Next, make a video about how children are bored at school learning nothing practical, to then end jobless, pennyless and dependant for everything.
Hi flowersandlemons and aglanceatmyworld. I read your comments with interest. I'm Juliet, Etsy's editorial director. I thought I'd elaborate on why we produced this video. As Tara suggested below, we've got a broad editorial mission. We're curious about people and the things they make, exchange and collect. Some of those stories are going to relate directly to the Etsy marketplace. But not all of them! We wouldn't be doing a good job if we only covered ourselves... it's such a wide world.
Etsy's blog is interested in telling stories about commerce and exchange as well as meeting the people who make the thing we buy.
Lancashire has a rich history in the textile industry and we met with one man whose company is attempting to carry on the legacy of the area. Do you think Lancashire's traditional economy is worth preserving?
@etsy It wasn't that traditional, but the think is it was Europe-made. I'm from a European country, and some time ago it was my idea to start either a fabric and haberdashery chain of stores, or a fashion brand that would use fabrics made exclusively in Europe (because it would've been based in Europe, but of course the concept would have been adaptable).
I thought if the designs had been quality (better than what you find today in shops, which is created to be cheap to make)
people would have paid the price, and at least people would've had the CHOICE to buy things that where made employing, and remunerating people with a "normal' european salary.
But it was very hard to even find european suppliers, so restoring an old factory would almost have been necessary in the first place.
I wondered if people with the financial ability to invest in this type of project would've been interested.
It goes to show the desaster of globalisation, delocalisation, and the centralisation of the production of all goods to a couple of emerging countries, and the threat it represents for employment.
It has everything to do with the actions of creative and skilled INDIVIDUALS creating things locally, in their homes, with their own two hands, and getting paid correct money for it. Thus keeping money inside their own countries, reducing their dependance on others for jobs, things, money, etc..
Thank you making this video! I really enjoyed watching it
McCracken257 6 months ago
Great initiative to have shown this. One of my dreams would be that all countries in the world would go back to living with things made locally, whatever the price. And eventually instead of spinning out of control, things would go back to "normal" again, sustainable lifestyles where it costs nothing out of the norm to make the people around you Work.
Next, make a video about how children are bored at school learning nothing practical, to then end jobless, pennyless and dependant for everything.
mariekitu 10 months ago
Hi flowersandlemons and aglanceatmyworld. I read your comments with interest. I'm Juliet, Etsy's editorial director. I thought I'd elaborate on why we produced this video. As Tara suggested below, we've got a broad editorial mission. We're curious about people and the things they make, exchange and collect. Some of those stories are going to relate directly to the Etsy marketplace. But not all of them! We wouldn't be doing a good job if we only covered ourselves... it's such a wide world.
etsy 10 months ago
Interesting story...but I also agree with flowersandlemons that it isn't something I think fits into the etsy channel.
aglanceatmyworld 10 months ago
Such a sad story :(
adiemonster 10 months ago
That is mad. I was born in Burnley and I never thought Etsy would mention something so close to home! Thanks for making this video!
charlieofficial 10 months ago 7
i think its great he is trying to keep the old mill running! The building is beautiful!
boscoitalics 10 months ago 3
Etsy's blog is interested in telling stories about commerce and exchange as well as meeting the people who make the thing we buy.
Lancashire has a rich history in the textile industry and we met with one man whose company is attempting to carry on the legacy of the area. Do you think Lancashire's traditional economy is worth preserving?
etsy 10 months ago 13
@etsy It wasn't that traditional, but the think is it was Europe-made. I'm from a European country, and some time ago it was my idea to start either a fabric and haberdashery chain of stores, or a fashion brand that would use fabrics made exclusively in Europe (because it would've been based in Europe, but of course the concept would have been adaptable).
I thought if the designs had been quality (better than what you find today in shops, which is created to be cheap to make)
mariekitu 10 months ago
people would have paid the price, and at least people would've had the CHOICE to buy things that where made employing, and remunerating people with a "normal' european salary.
But it was very hard to even find european suppliers, so restoring an old factory would almost have been necessary in the first place.
I wondered if people with the financial ability to invest in this type of project would've been interested.
Or many people with the same "ideal" ^ ^
Could it only be that nobody TRIED ??
mariekitu 10 months ago
I'm a bit lost on how this fits into the series of Etsy video's.. And what this has to do with etsy?
flowersandlemons 10 months ago 2
It goes to show the desaster of globalisation, delocalisation, and the centralisation of the production of all goods to a couple of emerging countries, and the threat it represents for employment.
It has everything to do with the actions of creative and skilled INDIVIDUALS creating things locally, in their homes, with their own two hands, and getting paid correct money for it. Thus keeping money inside their own countries, reducing their dependance on others for jobs, things, money, etc..
mariekitu 10 months ago
very interesting story. thanks for sharing.
kumquatsta 10 months ago 5