Eli5 Why are hand made items seen as “better” or “higher tier” than machine made?

Question

Aren’t machines much more accurate in making these items?

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Answer 1

An example: A handmade dresser is more likely to be made from solid wood, and built by a detail oriented craftsman, they’re built to last a lifetime. A machine built mass produced dresser is more likely to be made of particle board, with cardboard bottoms. They’re made cheap, and they’re made to be disposable. First time you spill a soda on it, it’s gonna come apart.