There is too much in this article that I don't want to provide just a summary. You really need to read it yourself in its entirety. I find the whole Walmart premise regarding this art and crafts move irrritating and disturbing.
Two words - 'sustainable wages'! And, of course the fact that things aren't exactly great for homegrown artists and crafters. In these stressful economic times, why can't we look to supporting our own artisans first?
I heard there’s a show about this, but can’t think of it