Arts & Crafts Movement

The Arts & Crafts Movement, emerging in the late 19th century, was a design and social movement that emphasized craftsmanship, quality materials, and traditional artisanship over industrial mass production. It responded to the Industrial Revolution’s standardization by promoting beautifully handcrafted furniture, textiles, and architecture that valued aesthetics, functionality, and the moral value of skilled labor. Originating in Britain and spreading worldwide, it sought to elevate everyday objects to works of art, fostering a closer connection between creator and consumer while advocating for ethical production and a return to simpler, honest design principles.