A Study on Handcrafted Homeware

Why This Study

We're two independent researchers studying how people discover and buy handcrafted objects for their home. We want to understand what makes someone trust an artisan enough to buy their work.

There is no brand behind this form. There are no products for sale. Leave your email at the end of the survey to receive the results of this study.

Question 1 / 15

What is your age range?

18-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56+ Prefer not to say

Question 2 / 15

What is your country of residence?

Question 3 / 15

In the last 12 months, how many times did you buy a handcrafted object for your home?

Once or twice 3-5 times 6 or more times Never

Question 4 / 15

What type(s) of handcrafted objects have you bought?

Ceramics / porcelain Wood / lacquerware Textiles / embroidery Tea sets / tea accessories Incense / fragrance items Other

Question 5 / 15

What was the approximate price of the last handcrafted object you bought?

Under $25 $25-50 $50-100 $100-200 Over $200 Prefer not to say

Question 6 / 15

Where did you buy your last handcrafted object?

Etsy / Amazon Handmade Social media (Instagram / Facebook / TikTok / Pinterest) Local shop / gallery / market / craft fair Directly from the artisan Other

Question 7 / 15

How did you first discover that artisan or craft brand?

Social media (Instagram / Facebook / TikTok / Pinterest) Etsy / Amazon Handmade Word of mouth / recommendation Google / search engine Local market / craft fair Other

Question 8 / 15

Did anything make you hesitate before buying that handcrafted object?

Nothing made me hesitate Price Shipping costs or delivery time Quality or authenticity concerns Didn't trust the seller / lacked information No clear return policy Other

Question 9 / 15

On what occasions did you buy handcrafted objects in the last 12 months?

For myself / personal use As a gift For home decoration For a special occasion (wedding, housewarming) To support artisans / ethical purchase Other

Question 10 / 15

Have you ever bought a handcrafted product directly from an artisan in China?

Yes No

Question 10a / 15

What was your experience?

I bought it with no issues I bought it but had issue with quality I bought it but had issue with return policy I bought it but had issue with shipping time / cost I bought it but had issue with communication Other

Question 10b / 15

Why haven't you bought directly from an artisan in China?

I don't know anything about Chinese crafts I don't know where to find artisans I can trust I'm concerned about quality and authenticity Shipping costs, delivery time, or return policy concerns Ordering or payment seems difficult Other

Question 11 / 15

Do you watch Chinese historical dramas (C-dramas)?

Regularly Occasionally Rarely Never

Question 11a / 15

Have you ever bought a product because you saw it in a C-drama?

Yes No

Question 11b / 15

What type of product did you buy?

Jewelry Tea set Hair accessories Clothing / textile Home decor Other

Question 12 / 15

Which of these categories of Chinese handcrafted objects appeal to you?

Tea ware Incense / fragrance items Tableware / dining Home decor

Question 12 / 15

Pick your favorite styles. What would you pay for items in these categories?

Question 13 / 15

What would most encourage you to buy a handcrafted product from an artisan abroad? (Choose up to 3)

You can only select up to 3 options.

Content about the object and artisan (videos, photos, livestreams) Reviews Easy returns Fast shipping Authenticity guarantee Recommendation from someone I trust

Question 14 / 15

Is there anything else you would like to share about buying handcrafted objects or buying from artisans abroad?

Question 15 / 15

Leave your email if you'd like to receive the survey results.

Thank You

Your answers have been recorded. If you left your email, we will send you the results once the study is complete.