The art of giving

Gifting is an art, like craftsmanship.

The art of taking time to know what you can surprise that person with and make them feel special.  

What does it mean to give?

"To give to someone, without receiving anything in return, something in token of affection or consideration or for another reason."
The RAE defines the word regalar in its first meaning of the word.

To give as a gift comes from the French verb régaler which means "to entertain" and derives from "galer"which refers to "to have fun, to celebrate".

And the motives can be several and different, affection, affection or friendship if the person to whom we give is close or simply to obtain an approval or better consideration, gratitude if we do not know her and we want to establish a cordial relationship with her.

This simple gesture of giving the gift connects with deep human social behaviors, establishing a bond between the two people.

The essence of the art of gift-giving is very old. In fact, it does not seem to be clear what was the first gift in history, since it is an essentially social behavior. It is not documented, apparently the true origin of the tradition of gift-giving is as old as man.

All peoples used gifts to ingratiate themselves with enemies or to show good will. The Romans and Greeks used it in their ceremonies and rituals of both social and religious character in an institutional way and this custom of giving gifts has reached our days, which we use in a habitual and sometimes even unconscious way.

Gifting is a tremendously powerful social tool.

We consider it an everyday occurrence and for this reason we hardly appreciate its true importance.

It was the French anthropologist and sociologist Marcel Mausswho, in his most famous work published in 1924, "Essay on the Gift", dealt for the first time in depth with the process involved in the gift. The giver remembers, searches, thinks, chooses or buys, gives. While the gift-giver receives and enjoys. But between the two there is an unquestionable relationship, which sometimes goes beyond the object.

Thegift is much more than the object itself, although there are unique objects that can represent all our values. Sometimes we make mistakes when giving gifts because we put our tastes, beliefs or biases before those of the person to whom we are giving. Handcrafted gifts can be a sure value, because of their exclusivity and the care with which they have been elaborated.

But there are also gifts that are intangible, such as help, a smile, a hug, or the time we spend with someone accompanying them in joy or sadness.

Some people have a gift when it comes to giving gifts. They always get it right, always surprise

Some people have a gift when it comes to making gifts. They always get it right, always surprise. It could be said that they master the art of giving gifts in a natural way. Normally, they are observant and attentive people, who know how to listen and capture the desires of others, and then turn them into gifts.

Peggy Liu, associate professor of business administration at the University of Pittsburgh, in the United States, who in a recent article in the 'BBCShe outlines the profile of those who not only know how to get it right every time they give something as a gift, but also really enjoy doing it. They are usually foresighted and meticulous people who take a while to find that ideal gift. And if you are not one of these people, people who spend months looking for a gift, giving handicrafts can be a good option, since these gifts are unique, handmade pieces that convey the care you want to convey to the person who receives it.

So that you feel that positive feedback when making the present, showing great happiness that you got it right. "This can also increase a positive feeling when gifting." In this sense, the best gift is the one you give knowing that you are going to make the other person very happy, so in the end it is actually you who is being gifted: all that positive energy, care and affection in the smile drawn by the loved one you connect with when you receive their present.

We do not only give gifts to reinforce bonds or how but as a social act to get closer and maintain better relationships with the rest of the people around us. In addition, the effort to make a good gift is also born from the interest that someone feels to make a good impression or feeling in the other that we care.

The handmade gift can be a fantastic way to surprise and hit the mark

In this sense, handmade gifts can be a fantastic way to surprise and succeed. Hand-woven pieces, ceramics, jewelry or any other handicraft product, can be an option to differentiate and give a unique object as a gift.

Increasingly, giving handicrafts is a way to differentiate yourself when choosing a gift while betting on culture and sustainability. As it happens in our case because each piece of handmade fabric is unique, to make the person feel that the person who chooses it for a gift also thinks it is unique and is the best gift you could do.

In short, a handmade gift, not only surprises and can transmit exclusivity and affection, but you also contribute to make the person to whom you give it feel good and also to your conscience, giving culture and local economy, which is a gift for all of us.

Give a different gift, Give Crafts !!!!