There’s some thinking out there that perfection is best and it’s ironic because no one is perfect. In fact, none of us are exactly alike, even twins have differences. And being different is actually what gives value to each person. The same might be said for products – there are some products that have to be made perfectly to match the next in order to work properly or be reliable for some outcome (like cars or power tools). But in the world of art, however, the opposite seems more appropriate. Each piece of art becomes a unique creation, unlike any other. This is what makes art, art. It’s creative and not always predictable.

I was looking at a product I purchased the other day and I realized that it isn’t absolutely perfect or consistent with the similar one sitting next to it. This made me love it even more. When I spend my money on products made by real people, I expect the inconsistent nature of the product as what adds to its value. I now own the only one like it. I approach my food the same way. I’ll gladly buy produce at the farmers market, knowing it is made in a way that is healthier and by someone that I know put love into growing it. Just because it’s not a perfectly ideal looking product, doesn’t take away from it’s own beauty.

At Strawesome, there’s a duality at work here between striving for perfection while being imperfect. While I do a great job to make our straws consistently functional as straws; the bending, decorating, colors, and textures can contain slight variations. This is the artsy side of creating a unique functional product that only you get to own and enjoy. I hope this gives you some insight into why I love what I do and strengthens your embrace of these perfect imperfections even more!

Daedra

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