Why buying local matters more than ever

By Christina Michailidis

There’s something quietly spectacular about wandering through a market filled with handmade creations – from hand-thrown ceramics and artisan soaps to delicate jewellery, crochet work, small batch foods and niche perfumes. But what makes it truly special isn’t just the products, it’s the people behind them; the potter who spends weeks perfecting a single glaze, the candle maker who gathers local herbs to infuse new scents, the