People who don't appreciate beauty wouldn't put all the work into the elegant simplicity of their quilts, or their basketry, or their buggies

I think it's more akin to making a good job of making things. Items that look 'right'

clean, tidy, organised, practical. Content in things well made, not pride.
A bit like BR or others who look at the shelves of home made produce and the jars shine like jewels; that's satisfyingly organised, seasonal work, and it has an intrinsic beauty that those who just run to the nearest supermarket will never appreciate.
cheers,
Toddy