Who doesn’t like to be on the receiving of getting gifts? Everyone loves gifts, whether to receive them or planning days ahead for that special gift that you know will mean something for your loved one. So when these gifts are handmade, the very essence of giving gifts becomes even more special and unique. There are more far-reaching benefits in buying, using and making handmade products.

1. Each Handmade gift is one-of-a-kind

Most gifts that we buy online or in-store are mass-produced and identical. Unlike handmade gifts which are uniquely produced to fit the customers need and with added personal touches.

2. Handmade gifts support local economy

When you buy a handmade gift, you buy a product that is locally-produced, giving the small business an opportunity to grow and withstand upcoming economical barriers. The money stays in the country, which is a pretty big deal. But it’s not just about money. Each purchase, gives the artist, the maker, the crafts person a confidence in their product, chance to develop their skills further, opportunity to re-invest the money back to their business and carry on producing beautiful works of art.

3. Handmade gifts are eco-friendly

Most handmade gifts aren’t mass produced in the factoriesor large-production facilities. Instead, nearly all are made in small craft studios and workshops, the transformed shed at the bottom of the garden, or people’s own homes. Hence they are environmental friendly. Handmade is often very local, so it doesn’t travel hundreds and thousands of miles to get to you. 

4. Handmade gifts endure time

Remember that special gift you still remember after all those year? Just like a memory, handmade gifts are especially crafted to withstand time and last for a long time.

5. Handmade gifts are on cute and on-trend.

Handmade gift makers are often on trend first then the large manufacturers. It is difficult for huge companies to launch a product every week and month when a new trend is introduced because it takes a substantial for a new product to make it to the finish line. But the local gift makers re capable of experimentally with a new trendy product ad launch it to see whether the products catch the customer’s attention. This way, they are always pick up a trend and provide unique and quirky products.

Thus, gift buying is an unique experience and it can’t get more unique than handmade.