Can human creativity prevent mass unemployment?
The market for artisan goods is likely to grow. But organised craft could lose its charm
IN “THE REPAIR SHOP”, a British television series, carpenters, textile workers and mechanics mend family heirlooms that viewers have brought to their workshop. The fascination comes from watching them apply their craft to restore these keepsakes and the emotional appeal from the tears that follow when the owner is presented with the beautifully rendered result.
This article appeared in the Business section of the print edition under the headline “The human touch”
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