The term ‘workmanship’ is used to describe products of a high standard. The way in which the product is made plays a major role. Workmanship refers to products that require a considerable amount of knowledge and experience. Their production is also carried out with great care and attention. The makers are passionate about their work, just as we are.

Recognising workmanship

There are a number of characteristics by which you can recognise workmanship. Think of the precise and meticulous finish and the carefully considered choice of materials. But an eye for detail and durability also contribute to the standard of workmanship.

Quality and precision are no accident in workmanship. They require skill. Workmanship is therefore the result of years of experience. It is not just the way something is made (the craft itself), but above all the expertise with which it is created, that determines whether something is a fine example of workmanship.

Assessing workmanship

It is actually impossible to assess workmanship entirely objectively. Aesthetics often play a part, and assessing quality (which is important in workmanship) is partly subjective: it depends on personal taste.

What you can assess objectively, however, is the way in which a product is created. Consider, for example, the choice and processing of materials, the precision with which something is made, the standard of finish, the functionality and the durability. The consistency with which a maker is able to deliver this quality is also an important indicator. For example, we work with moulds, careful colour-coding and working drawings to ensure that reordering does not lead to inconsistent results.

Craftsmanship is not just about the end result, but also about a meticulous production process that results in a product which is technically sound, reliable and does exactly what it is designed to do.