Gifting has become so common that when we think of gifts such as watches, jewellery, mobiles, cakes and chocolates, these have become so commonplace that you have second thoughts before you select any one of these or the dozens of items that could serve as gifts. This incident is a true one:
Someone I know bought a watch and presented it as a gift to his friend’s teenaged son. Imagine his chagrin and surprise when his friend’s son actually rejected the gift outright saying he did not like watches! Talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth! Someone with better manners might accept the gift, thank the giver politely and put the watch aside or give it away. In short, it is difficult to give a gift you know will be received with warmth and, hopefully, a bit of appreciation.
Think in a different direction. Beautiful and unique handmade gift ideas can be perfect because, intrinsically, they may not have much commercial value but can be cherished for the thought alone. Items like Christmas babbles and bells or bamboo wall hanging mats are all handmade and also inexpensive. You can give them as seasonal or occasional gifts with no apprehension about how they will be received.
If you really want to go one step better consider gifting beautiful miniature Rajasthan style paintings actually painted by artists, not photographic or print reproductions. These are exquisitely detailed and will grace the walls of any home for years to come, thus keeping memories alive. When it comes to gifts, handmade gift ideas are worth considering because they speak a language straight from the heart.
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