So what’s actually the most interesting thing about offering handmade work for sale? Well, we’ll reveal a secret to you. Artists are people who really, really love compliments. Criticism a bit less… compliments definitely. A kind word, a look of amazement sometimes is worth more than money. Of course, not in cases where you want to make a living from handmade work, but that’s an exaggeration for illustration.
We’ve been engaged in making handmade work like rice writing, making bracelets, painting, and miniatures for decades. Meeting people is a very special experience. There are several types of customers:
The Curious Ones
These are people who recognize something special. They stop and observe. The curiosity and encounter with an unfamiliar product, like a small test tube containing a single grain of rice with a dedication, causes them to ask questions, touch, even photograph. Not necessarily to purchase but definitely to create conversation.
The Artists at Heart
These are creative people, as a hobby or profession. They understand the artistry and thought, are interested in how you write on a single grain of rice, what materials are used, what else can be done. Many times they’ll purchase this charming keepsake to show solidarity among artists or simply because of their appreciation for a colleague’s handwork.
The Skeptics
These are people who don’t believe you can write on rice, that there are such small real flowers, and more… After they see the variety of examples, they invent creative and impractical ways for how it’s possible, they think it’s complicated high-tech machines, laser or printing… We explain to them that it’s possible. Many of them stop being suspicious and purchase a special and personal gift for their loved ones.
The Special Ones
These are magical customers. They want to feel unique and purchase something for themselves that symbolizes their character, their interests, and their personal taste. They’ll always choose something special - either write a long and challenging sentence on a grain of rice, a verse from a song or from sources. Sometimes they choose to put a special miniaturized photo. We love challenges and are really happy when such customers arrive.
The Lovers
These are usually loving couples. They’re looking for something to immortalize their love. They’ll order a dedication on rice with a special date or with their names. Many will choose to write pet names or sentences they say to each other. They’ll be excited that it’s possible to put a miniaturized photo of them or a flower in the pendant. And us? We celebrate love all the time and are happy to give an opportunity for its expression in a special and personal keepsake.
The Regulars
These are our amazing customers who don’t give up on purchasing from us for many years. On every visit to Eilat, they come and buy a different pendant. They ask “What’s new?” and are always surprised that we don’t stop innovating with ideas and products. We talk, laugh, exchange news… Our customers become our friends, our biggest supporters, and ambassadors of ‘Miniature Art’ throughout Israel and the world.