Craftsmanship is the quality of work in a craft item made by an artisan. It can be judged by practical usefulness or artistry. High-quality work is not always the goal, as it can cost more. Workmanship can be applied to mass-produced items, and individual artisans can become famous for their skill and personal style.
Craftsmanship generally refers to the quality of work evident in a particular craft item or project made by an artisan. There are many dimensions, depending on the purpose of an object, that contribute to the overall notion of an object’s “quality of work”. In many cases, the practical usefulness of an object is of the utmost importance, and workmanship is judged almost entirely on how well the object performs its intended function. In other cases, the art is at least as important, if not more important, than the practical utility. The “processing”, therefore, cannot be considered a completely objective measure, since it strongly depends on the needs of the individual who must use the handcrafted object.
A high level of workmanship isn’t always the goal of an assembly process, as high-quality work tends to cost more money than work that is merely usable. In many cases, quality and price are directly related, and cheaper work costs less. It also tends to be much easier to maintain high levels of production if quality standards are not extremely high. Various automated industrial processes can be used to mass-produce works of reasonable quality, but the highest standards of workmanship are usually produced by hand over longer periods of time.
Classically, the term “work” is applied to objects produced by artisans, such as furniture and glass products. It can, however, be applied to other products, even those mass-produced through industrial assembly processes. This includes consumer electronics, such as cell phones, music players and computers. Many companies set minimum standards that all of their products must meet in order to be brought to market.
At times, individual artisans can become famous and respected for their skill and the craftsmanship evident in the items they produce. This is common in crafts such as woodworking, metalworking, glassblowing, and other fields that allow the craftsman great personal creativity. Just as in art forms such as painting or sculpture, an artisan can develop a personal style that those familiar with the field can easily recognize. Developing such a personal reputation can greatly enhance the craftsman’s ability to sell his work and may even win him lasting artistic acclaim. In general, however, a craftsman will not be able to reach such high levels of acclaim without being able to demonstrate a very high level of workmanship.
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