Suppliers were originally artisans in their own right.  In their workshops they made the tools that would ultimately be used by artisans in creating beautiful objects.  Today, with the help of sophisticated production methods, manufacturers and suppliers have made accessible to many what were once rare and expensive items. 

Without the supply chain of manufacturers, wholesale distributors and retailers, artisans, designer makers and other members of the Community of Craftsmanship would not be free to devote themselves to what they do best.  And that would be bad news because, since time immemorial, Artisans and their suppliers have been the keepers and practitioners of ancient traditions.  These traditions and their spirit are suffering now.  Modern consumerism has sacrificed quality craftsmanship in the name of production efficiency.

Machines cannot create though.  Nor can they innovate or inspire emotion.  Where would we be without the warmth, the passion and the uniqueness that only the Artisan’s work can bring?  Jean-Christophe Burckhardt, founder of Master Artisan, doesn’t want to know.  That’s why he’s created Master Artisan - the world’s new online directory for the world of craftsmanship and fine design and a new toolbox for craftsmen and women around the globe.

In establishing Master Artisan, Jean-Christophe, who is himself a designer and craftsman, has set out to create a directory that:

•    Showcases the work of Artisans, Designers and Craftsmen; and
•    Serves as the premium entry point into the worldwide marketplace of artisans, designers, suppliers, restorers, antique dealers, craft schools and guilds and associations. 

Burckhardt argues that Master Artisan will be “ the most comprehensive way to interact with the customers, suppliers and lovers of crafts from all over the world – The complete solution we, as artisans, designers, suppliers and members of the community of craftsmanship, have always needed.”

For suppliers, Master Artisan can help:

•    Portray the association between your products and services and the spirit of craftsmanship
•    Showcase your products and services in a way that captures and reflects their quality
•    Target new categories of end users through world exposure in our  directory
•    Expose you to the world's leading interior designers and renovators
•    Allow you to communicate with a continuously growing community of prospects, clients and suppliers
•    Manage the task of building an online presence and profile

Using the modern tools offered by the online environment, Burckhardt’s vision is for Master Artisan to serve as a platform through which suppliers can strengthen their own businesses by helping artisans, craftsmen and designers fight back and re-establish the social, micro-economic and cultural traditions that humanize the consumer experience and bring deep joy to our lives. 

If Burckhardt’s passion for the Spirit of Craftsmanship is any indication at all, Master Artisan will truly be a key outlet for suppliers to the world of Craftsmanship.

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