Artificer,
Yes, I do generally speak in generalities....generally , as I can't list every exception to every rule. I do prefer to work with and know the people with whom I am trading (and the "big guy, well respected firms I mentioned is a shop on only 10, so in the grand scheme...), and with true artisans, I don't want my joke (or attempt at one) to be insulting to true craftsmen. Really, I just like to work and trade with people who do what they say they will, without being hounded.
What I am referring to is the recent phenomenon of internet "artisans" (but also some recent brick and mortar "artisans") who make or have made for them enough sporrans/holsters/jewelry/whatever to set up a website, and give the impression they are something rather than what they are, and often provide sub par work, or just take the money and run.
Recently I went into such a shop where there were signs everywhere proclaiming all objects for sale made on premises. The artisan was explaining how many hours he had in various works he had. I picked up a basket and flipped it over to look at the price; no price tag, only a sticker "Made in Pakistan." I guess it was made "On Premises" somewhere just not there. Its this type of duplicity to which I will not abide.
It's these black hats that got me going. My real preference in anything is one craftsman, one job at a time. Sorry to rankle.

PS Love your sporrans.