While shopping for gifts, there are options galore; so why choose Handicrafts over the others?
Here's why -
- Handicrafts are hand made & thus no piece is similar to the other. These are not machine produced by the hundreds with smooth finishes & zero flaws. They are each unique - each with its own beauty and maybe its own imperfection. Each having been made painstakingly, one piece after another.
Many people appreciate the effort that's gone into making these & thus these gifts are almost always valued over their market price.
- Handicrafts are always based on an exquisite traditional craft which has slowly evolved through time & across generations.
Thus, when you choose these as gifts, it demonstrates how a lot more thought has gone into the purchase, your knowledge of the art form & why a particular gift has been selected for the receiver since, not everyone can hope to be gifted one.
Handicrafts as gifts are also chosen for special people - people who appreciate art/ who believe in living creative lives & are free spirited!
- they have been hand made by an artisan somewhere in the world with a story to tell.
Most artisans are based in developing countries & come from economically backward classes.
They create handicrafts as not just a means of self expression but for earning their livelihood. Each has a story to tell - what their dreams are, how & why this particular craft & how it helps them move towards a better tomorrow. This is a big draw cause it gives one the feeling of having contributed to humanity (even if in a small way).
What's more, handicrafts can be personalized to make the receiver feel even more special!
Thus, special paintings can be commissioned, specially designed gifts can be initialized etc.
So the next time you have to gift, choose a handicraft; regale your friend with a short story on the craft & politely accept the appreciation (along with some admiration for being well-informed!)
For more information on gifts, write into us at advaita@goalseek.in or visit us at http://www.goalseek.in/advaita/
While shopping for gifts, there are options galore; so why choose Handicrafts over the others?
Here's why -
- Handicrafts are hand made & thus no piece is similar to the other. These are not machine produced by the hundreds with smooth finishes & zero flaws. They are each unique - each with its own beauty and maybe its own imperfection. Each having been made painstakingly, one piece after another.
Many people appreciate the effort that's gone into making these & thus these gifts are almost always valued over their market price.
- Handicrafts are always based on an exquisite traditional craft which has slowly evolved through time & across generations.
Thus, when you choose these as gifts, it demonstrates how a lot more thought has gone into the purchase, your knowledge of the art form & why a particular gift has been selected for the receiver since, not everyone can hope to be gifted one.
Handicrafts as gifts are also chosen for special people - people who appreciate art/ who believe in living creative lives & are free spirited!
- they have been hand made by an artisan somewhere in the world with a story to tell.
Most artisans are based in developing countries & come from economically backward classes.
They create handicrafts as not just a means of self expression but for earning their livelihood. Each has a story to tell - what their dreams are, how & why this particular craft & how it helps them move towards a better tomorrow. This is a big draw cause it gives one the feeling of having contributed to humanity (even if in a small way).
What's more, handicrafts can be personalized to make the receiver feel even more special!
Thus, special paintings can be commissioned, specially designed gifts can be initialized etc.
So the next time you have to gift, choose a handicraft; regale your friend with a short story on the craft & politely accept the appreciation (along with some admiration for being well-informed!)
For more information on gifts, write into us at advaita@goalseek.in or visit us at http://www.goalseek.in/advaita/
Anna Collins says...
I love how you mentioned that handicrafts offer a unique beauty of their own since there are no pieces that are similar to others. My friend is getting married soon, and I was thinking of getting a handcrafted sea life bottle art for her wedding gift since she loves the ocean. Hopefully, I’ll be able to order one with a trusted handcrafter before her wedding date. https://jamiedietrich.com/collections/sealife-bottles
On January 05, 2024