everyday saris

artisan:

noun;

a worker who practices a trade or handicraft;

producing something in limited quantities, using traditional techniques;

from the old italian, artigiano;

the latin artitus.

a craftsperson;

increasingly overused in today’s marketing efforts (seemingly due to its connotations of high quality, refinement, and nostalgia);

a skilled manual worker, whether involved in practical craftsmanship,

food,

or, simply, beautiful pieces;

an integral member of society, particularly in the context of trade, economic development, and technology;

the difference between an artist and an artisan?  not much, but

…(i realize not all may agree with this)…

it seems to me that an artisan employs a time-honored craft - perhaps the only skill he / she has - passed down through generations,

and fused with contemporary culture and demand,

to preserve a rich past + make a living today.