<p>In a world where mass production rules, buying handmade items can feel like a luxury. The truth is that making goods by hand was once the only means of production, and there’s something really special about getting back to those roots. Maybe it’s because made-by-hand goods are infused with years of tradition and skill. Maybe it’s because they’re often crafted in small batches. Whatever the case, it’s almost as if you can feel the passion behind a product a little bit more because it was touched by human hands. If you’re in the market for products worth holding onto, here’s what “made-by-hand” actually means. </p>
<h2>What Is Made By Hand?</h2>
<p>As the name implies, made-by-hand items are prepared by hand rather than mass-produced by machines. Without factory machinery, made-by-hand products are often created in small batches by highly skilled workers and, in some cases, reflect a history of time-honored technique and craftsmanship. </p>
<h2>Benefits of Buying Made-By-Hand Products</h2>
<p>Foods, personal care products, household staples, and clothing items that are made by hand come with many benefits. Here are just a few:</p><br>
<ul>
  <li>They’re more environment-friendly. Mass-produced items require more energy to make.</li>
  <li>They’re often the product of highly skilled workers, and honor years of tradition and experience.</li>
  <li>They help empower disenfranchised communities where access to mass-production methods is scarce.</li>
  <li>Many made-by-hand products are produced in smaller batches, which helps regulate quality control.</li>
  <li>Though taste is subjective, many agree that foods made by hand simply taste better than those prepared by a machine.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Tips for Shopping Made-By-Hand Products</h2>
<p>Craving more handmade goods? Here are a few key shopping tips: </p><br>
<ul>
  <li>Check labels carefully and get familiar with the history of a brand before making a purchase. Often, if a food or product is handmade, the company will be sure to state that openly.</li>
  <li>Check out online marketplaces like <a href="https://www.etsy.com/"target="_blank">Etsy</a> and <a href="https://www.artfire.com/ "target="_blank">Artfire</a> for handmade jewelry, clothing, toys, housewares, custom art, and more. </li>
  <li>Shop farmers markets for fresh made-by-hand goods like jam, honey, and hummus.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Top Made-By-Hand Brands</h2>
<p>Stock up on these made-by-hand household staples. </p>
<h2><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/brand/bobs-red-mill"target="_blank">Bob’s Red Mill</a></h2>
<p>Get a dose of complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, antioxidants, and dietary fiber with each Bob’s Red Mill product. The grains and flours are made with whole—not processed—grains, which means all parts of the kernel are used. </p>
<h3><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/bobs-red-mill-organic-gluten-free-quick-rolled-oats"target="_blank">Gluten Free Quick Cooking Rolled Oats</a></h3>
<p>These quick-cooking oats deliver a hot breakfast in no time. They’re rolled thin, so it only takes about five minutes to whip up a bowl. </p>
<h2><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/brand/go-raw"target="_blank">Go Raw</a></h2>
<p>This Certified Organic, family-owned brand crafts a variety of delicious raw vegan snacks. Each is made with premium quality, locally sourced ingredients and cooked at a low temperature to preserve the nutrients and enzymes inside. </p>
<h3><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/go-raw-organic-sprouted-pumpkin-seeds"target="_blank">Organic Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds</a></h3>
<p>There’s no wrong way to enjoy these crunchy seeds that add tons of flavor and texture to any dish—sprinkle them on salads, yogurt, smoothies, you name it (or eat them by the handful). Plus, they’re gluten-free, vegan, and Paleo-friendly.</p>
<h2><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/brand/truce"target="_blank">Truce</a></h2>
<p>Spruce up with Truce! This woman-run company creates household cleaning products without harsh chemicals. Every cleaner is formulated to promote a toxin-free home that’s safe for families (pets included).</p>
<h3>Truce Peppermint All-Purpose Cleaner</h3>
<p>With a fresh minty scent, this all-purpose cleaner gets the job done thanks to a blend of peppermint and rosemary oils, organic castile soap, rubbing alcohol, and hydrogen peroxide. </p>
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<h3><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/how-to-compost"target="_blank">How to Compost</a></h3>
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Here at Thrive Market we partner with many local and family businesses, including many lines of hand-made items. Check them out today.

Looking for items made by human hands and not machines? Support the brands that produce in small batches, employ highly skilled workers, and revere time-honored craftsmanship.

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