In 2021, Rae Dunn’s transformation from a small-scale ceramic artist selling at craft fairs to a multi-million-dollar brand showcased the extraordinary potential of handmade businesses. What started as a passion for simple, hand-lettered ceramics evolved into a coveted collection, with fans lining up at stores before sunrise. Beyond the clay and glaze, her success hinged on a unique brand identity, unwavering customer loyalty, and demand-driven pricing.
The word «ceramic» comes from the ancient Greek κέραμος, kéramos, meaning 'clay', 'potter's earth' and is an inorganic material that is very ductile in its natural state, but stiffens after firing. This material can be used to produce many different types of objects, such as tableware, decorative objects, building materials such as bricks, tiles and roof tiles, and wall and floor coverings for homes, and can be glazed and decorated.
Throughout the pandemic, we have seen a significant impact in the décor industry and how we desire our homes to be. We continue to see the growth of different art and how it is being modernized as a home accessory.
After selecting your dream home, what comes next is the interiors where we spend most of our time. Change is constant in life and when your life becomes constrained to a room for making a livelihood, bringing a positive outlook to life is a must for peaceful survival in a competitive world. But to aid the mentioned, one must learn and master the art of selecting the perfect series of furniture with the adequate yet exact amount of lighting to support the same.
Bidriware is a metal handicraft that originated in Bidar, Karnataka. The term “Bidriware'' originates from the township of Bidar, which is still the chief centre of the unique metal ware. It is a form of encrusted metal ware, where one metal is inlaid onto another. Bidri products include a diverse range of objects including hukka bases, bowls, boxes, candle stands, trays, jewellery and buttons.
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