tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211847665852769397.post1920311763121452490..comments2023-05-07T03:09:21.085-05:00Comments on Wichita Handmade: Say NO to SweatshopsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15888996099473273827noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211847665852769397.post-52828945533398509742009-06-19T10:42:45.689-05:002009-06-19T10:42:45.689-05:00You said it girl! Support handmade and small busi...You said it girl! Support handmade and small business! I love how personal the experience is buying from Etsy sellers. I have made a ton of new friends in the Etsy and blogging communities as well. I just cannot say enough good things!Marsi @ The Cottage Cheesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01930251048275030065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211847665852769397.post-8889984979859314512009-06-18T17:20:20.438-05:002009-06-18T17:20:20.438-05:00oh yes! that is true; i don't recommend that ...oh yes! that is true; i don't recommend that you never purchase directly from artists just because they are in another country--but you know what i mean about buying local. ;)Leanne of Folkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161457988707169004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211847665852769397.post-54437978738043673102009-06-18T15:25:26.142-05:002009-06-18T15:25:26.142-05:00I would add: if you really want something that can...I would add: if you really want something that can't be found here, look online for artisans working for themselves in their own countries! I've bought some lovely items from India, China, Argentina...handmade by artists charging a fair price, using local materials. Handmade around the globe!:DCarapacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00489746197701446680noreply@blogger.com