// Glossary
Narrativity
6 topics
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What Is the Essential Difference Between Buying and Making?
The background story an object holds: 'how it was made,' 'who made it,' 'what thoughts were invested.' Bought objects tend to lack this; handmade objects are richly endowed with it.
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Why Do We Care About a Stone's Origin?
The story embedded in an object. Origin gives the stone its unique narrative.
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Does a Soul Reside in Things Made by Oneself?
The sense that an object 'speaks.' The power of the maker's experiences and emotions to be conveyed to others through the object.
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What Are We Seeking When We Make Things Not Available in Stores?
The 'circumstances of creation' or 'history of use' embedded in an object, the maker's intentions, and traces of failure. It possesses a unique background that commercially available products lack.
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Can We Love Imperfect Things?
The 'background and history' an object carries. Imperfect parts tell the story of the maker and the time spent.
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The Difference Between Learning Minerals Scientifically and Cherishing Them with Sensibility
The personal history or memories a stone holds. Layers of meaning beyond scientific facts.