Thank you for being crafty :: Mmegi Online

Nothing compares to the combined use of hands, a head and a heart in the process of invention. While comparing processes of invention is foolhardy, superlatives certainly apply to craftsmanship. Because we know it when we see it, we often do not define it. So, for a change, let me try my hand at defining it.

Craftsmanship is: the graceful and methodical movement of hands; the occasional pause needed for hands and the head to work in unison; intense concentration to work out the intended product; and the inspiration and execution needed to generate a unique, handmade product.

If you have seen true artisans at work, you know what I mean! Craftsmanship can take one’s breath away and for that we ought to be thankful. It uses the soft power of the heart to imagine beauty. Then it applies the dexterity of hands and the mental power of the head to make beauty.

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