This is one of the (relevant) issues often brought up with cultural appropriation as well: if Zara makes $5 “Navajo-inspired” jewelry, that doesn’t compete directly with Harpo Paris. But the people who can buy from Harpo may be less inclined to do so if Navajo jewelry becomes associate...
Is it a time keeper or jewelry? For me, if the point is to tell the time accurately, my cell phone as a piece of engineering is superior, and I won’t pay a premium for handwork which results in a less effective piece of machinery. I am certainly willing, though, to pay for ...