Top 6 Reasons to gift handicrafts and their positive Vibes!

Gifting options have become overly exaggerated these days. And not many prefer to go down the road of presenting a product that is authentic or handmade, making them very much under-rated. However, handicrafts hold their significance in so many brilliant ways. Firstly, items like ordinary rugs, simple jewelry, basic hand-carved wood, and ceramics all bring unique representations. They all have the power to tell a story when they are made by hand. They represent the identity and effort of the people that made them and give us a picture to perceive and paint. They are a source of pride and possession, of value and character along with a bag load of rich traditions. 

Secondly, it is noteworthy that authentic handicrafts are made of indigenous raw materials and are rare in their truest form. This then allows for the artisan to source certain raw materials that are required and thus creates a secondary market and demand for most products like woods, natural dyes, textiles, and gemstones.  This will eventually create a ripple effect on the economic growth for both the main suppliers of the various raw materials and tools and also for their suppliers.

Thirdly, most handicrafts are typically made by women, who are often working at home. In many countries where it is still difficult for women to work outside the home, selling handmade crafts is a  great source of income for most women who are aiming to make a  living out of the work they make. Studies also show that economically empowered women can ultimately lead to a better lifestyle and society at large.  

It is not to be argued that the best craft items have long remained in the rural areas where most, if not all traditional products are crafted and designed as well as being used. Getting these craft products to reach the bigger markets has been one of the biggest challenges 

faced by the present industry. However, the major advancements in trade and technology would allow for these products to come out of the small villages and to compete at par with the global markets.  The efforts put in by innovative social entrepreneurs are also key in helping these budding artisans scale their businesses to meet the vastly growing demand for more authentic, handcrafted products,  while still staying in line with the international quality standards.  Fourthly, it is undeniable that a product with a compelling story behind it is will always strike as more interesting than any generic item that one easily goes and pick up from a local store or Ikea. In fact, handcrafted products come with a sense of personality and appeal that can easily out beat any store-bought or factory-made product that they can even express character, skill, and culture. 

Some artisans are also working with most mainstream designers to craft and create products that all together combine the traditional with the latest trend. Even though the growing eCommerce trade doesn't necessarily require us to search the globe to find what's unique and beautiful to gift; rather it becomes hassle-free with shipping options right to our door, from or to anywhere in the world. 

But what exactly makes gifting a handicraft so special? Here are a  few reasons that will justify the greatness of a crafted gift. 1. They are handmade: They are a class apart from other gifts as they are handmade by simple and ordinary people. It not only showcases the skill and complete workmanship of the artist behind the craft but also expresses the sheer thoughtfulness. 

Unlike most of the other store-bought products, these handicrafts go on to add a more personal and precious touch to gifting,  solely because of efforts put forth by the various artist. 

2. They are very much attractive as well as appealing: Unlike other products, these don’t have the capacity to alarm people with the overly excessive amount of plastic and other many artificial materials. Most of them are made purely out of natural materials like wood and bamboo. They can effortlessly grab attention and induce curiosity upon the onlooker.  

3. They the ability to deeply convey something: Normal gifts like clocks and dinner sets can solely aim at a financial profit. But in the case of exquisite Indian handicrafts, each product made by the artist holds a beautiful story to tell. They stand for something special and gifting those means so much more. 

4. Being able to uphold and support artists: The classic and timeless field of Indian handicrafts is diminishing each day and the artists are not able to make any profit for a living. But by gifting a handcrafted item, you will be greatly helping the artist community and at most inspiring them to make more of the beautiful crafts that they do. Plus these artists come with exceptional skill and massive talent. 

5. Greatly help to reduce the carbon footprint: An interesting fact about the handmade crafts that you cant miss is that they are often made out of the waste material that you dispose of in most of your waste boxes. They are then thoroughly recycled by the artists and turned into a beautiful piece of art. So if you intend to participate in reducing the waste and overall pollution levels, choose a well thought through handicraft for gifting and do nature a favor.  

6. You can buy them online: The dawn of a tech-savvy era has led to the rise of online shopping portals making the handicraft field to rise up to its true potential.  

You can now browse through several handmade crafts from our site www.tarangarts.com and choose one special gift according to your wishes!