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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Amanda Woods

Handmade tale: the booming revolution reaping rewards for Australia’s regional economy

The Seasons of New England expo in Uralla
Tara Toomey, who created the Seasons of New England Expo in Uralla, says there has been a ‘groundswell towards valuing the handmade’. Photograph: Simon Scott Photo/The Guardian

When Tara Toomey gave up city life to return to the small town of Uralla in northern New South Wales, she came across many creatives who handcrafted their products yet were sharing market space with those selling mass-produced, imported items for a lower price.

Her solution was to create a movement that platforms truly local artisans, and since 2014 the Seasons of New England expo has taken place at Uralla in autumn.

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