Handmade (not factory-made)!

"I can buy something with this!", I said, as I opened my pocket-money wallet. I was pretty sure that I would get SOMETHING!!!

I took my handbag and stepped out of my house. With a lot of ideas in mind, I strolled in the nearest market.

First, came some toy shops. "Wow! This would be so cool to buy!" But, as the human tendency goes, I wanted something which I did not have or desired to have. Walking further, I passed through all sorts of shops - branded clothes, electronic goods, home decor,.... I really got confused - what to buy?

I decided to take a pause near an ice-cream parlor. I chose my favourite flavour. In a few moments, a scoop was served in an eco-friendly cup. "This ice-cream does taste different!", I thought as I relished one spoonful after another. It had lots of fresh ingredients. The cream did not feel artificial. I liked the eco-friendly cup too! 

This shop was certainly different! I looked around. One word struck my attention in the shop-decor - "Handmade"!

I guess, most of us experience this situation at some point. The power to buy, gives the power to choose. And what we choose, represents our belief!

Handmade, from heart - band of beads

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