Telling the Artisan Story Behind Our Gift Boxes

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Being in the business of hand-crafted means we have artisans from all over the country, working in their studios and workshops, to make the elements you see inside our gift boxes. Whether the items are hand-woven, created from clay and kiln-fired, or milled from rough cut lumber, it’s real, custom work. 

There are many interesting details about a makers’ process and we began to get questions from customers. Where is each piece made? Is it ceramic, porcelain, stainless steel, maple or walnut wood? The craftsmanship is part of the gift experience, and ultimately their clients appreciate that same story.

With all the inquiries and appeal of the maker space, here are four different ways we share the details of each unique gift box. As the storytellers of artisan work, it’s as important to us as it is to you:

  • A written summary in each gift box. We include a summary detailing each piece and where it’s made. This way the recipient knows the care and craftsmanship that they’re receiving.

  • On the website, we share content details under each gift box photo. On the web page of each gift box, you can page down and see a description of each piece inside the gift box, and where it’s made.

  • Featured artists each month. Once a month we post an article about a different featured artist in our community. While this section continues to expand, we write about the artists with whom we have ongoing relationships.

  • The addition of the Workshop page. People were intrigued by the craftsmanship involved in the gift boxes themselves. We received so many questions and comments that we added a Workshop page for a behind-the-scenes look at selecting the wood, making the boxes, cutting boards and more. We even launched a YouTube channel to share.

We know there are a wide variety of gift boxes options out in the world today, and the prices vary as wildly as the content. For us, we choose the path of hand-crafted because we believe in the talent and skill of the people behind each gift box. We hope that’s exactly why you’ll enjoy working with us too.