Preserving Craft in a Global Economy

Imagine you are advising a historic craft district or artisanal marketplace that wants to remain economically viable without becoming a theme park version of itself. Analyze the forces that threaten handmade trades such as industrial substitution, rising rents, skill loss, and shifting demand. Then propose a sustainability plan covering apprenticeship, branding, pricing, visitor experience, and local supply chains. What policies or business models best protect authenticity while still creating income?