Amish Culture FAQ
Amish Tables distributes pieces handcrafted in the simple traditions of the Amish culture. The attention to detail you’ll find in Amish products, along with their heirloom quality is unmatched in the furniture business.
As you can see from our testimonials, customers love everything about Amish furniture, but many want to know more about the Amish traditions that produce such desirable pieces. Have you ever wondered who the Amish are? We’d like to takes this moment to answer some of your questions on the Amish culture behind that inspired the furniture.
Question: Do the Amish really believe that electricity and modern culture are evil?
Answer: No, this is a common misconception. The Amish community chooses not to connect to electrical lines because it would be a connection to the modern world. The Amish lifestyle avoids any conformity to the ways of the modern world and it’s culture. A reliance on electricity (and definitely use of the internet) signifies a conformation.
Additionally, they only use modern conveniences if necessary to get through daily life. In the Amish community, electricity is simply not necessary. They still use the same cooking, working and living practices that our ancestors did as far back as the 17th century.
Question: Do the Amish use anything from the modern world? How do they interact with people outside the Amish community without electricity ?
Answer: Yes, the Amish do use modern conveniences, if the use is indeed necessary to the task at hand. Sometimes, their interactions with people outside the community—Englishers, as Amish call them—requires the use of certain conveniences like a telephone or a vehicle.
For example, some communities may hire a taxi or truck to carry large amounts of supplies or several people to town. This is done only if the horse and wagon are incapable of the job. The trip must also be a necessity, that means no sightseeing or social visits. Some communities also have telephones that are used only for practical and necessary purposes, like calling the taxi.
Question: The Amish are plain but their furniture has distinct character. How do they accomplish this?
Answer: Plain does not have to be bland. Furniture artisans in all cultures show creativity in their work. The furniture for Amish Tables is not overly ornate or heavy on the decorative details. Rather, they are simple pieces with clean lines, shaped for comfort and utility. The furniture is amazingly sturdy. You see this as character in the Amish Tables bedroom furniture line as well as with other pieces throughout the website.
More Questions
Hopefully these answers erased some of the mystery out there about Amish furniture and Amish culture. If you have any more questions for us, email Casey at Casey@amishtables.com and he will answer your question as soon as possible.
If you’re looking for some great web-resources on the web, check out the following sites:
Amish America
Amish FAQ
An Amish FAQ – 20 Most Asked Questions
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