And artisanal definition isn’t just reserved for food, though you will find everything from artisanal coffee to artisanal pickles. If you browse Etsy—a flourishing crafts marketplace—you’ll find boots, jewelry, bags, stationary and more, all created by craftspeople who are artisans in their own right. As per The Economist, according to Chad Dickerson, Etsy’s chief executive, Etsy is “on a mission to “humanize” work and commerce” in a world where mass production of goods can sometimes lead to poor quality.
