Question

Why were handmade products preferred in Victorian Britain. Explain any three reasons.

Answer 1

In Victorian Britain, the upper classes, i.e., the aristocrats and the Bourgeoisie preferred things produced by hand because of the following reasons.
(I) Handmade products came to symbolise refinement and class.
(II) Handmade products were better finished, individually produced and designed carefully.
(III) The upper classes preferred the expensive products for their exclusiveness, which were not shared by all.