Why 2014 Should be the Year You Give Handmade Gifts

Rejoicing invariably accompanies a joyous occasion. After all, life is a series of events – some pleasant, others unpleasant and some others that are hard to slot. You might not celebrate the everyday occasions. You will certainly never celebrate the unpleasant occasions. But, you will take the time to attend or participate in as many occasions of celebration as possible.

Each occasion that warrants a celebration will have its own theme and style. However, one thing that most celebratory occasions warrant is a gift. The occasion could be a wedding. It could be a birthday or an anniversary. It could even be a “coming of age” event. Such events would typically commemorate academic success, getting a first job or a promotion too. Whatever the occasion might be, you would scarcely go empty-handed. However, given the number of events that occur each year, you might well be thinking on these lines:

• What did I give So-and-So last year?
• Have I given So-and-So this recently?
• Because I gave So-and-So this last year, should I give them XYZ instead or,
• I wonder if So-and-So already has ABC and if so, whether I should consider gifting LMN instead

Your wallet might not have run empty, but your mind surely would have run out of unique gift ideas for your loved ones. In such circumstances, we recommend some creative gifts that are both lovable and utilitarian. Thus, the recipient could easily use them as modern home décor items. Furthermore, they are also in a league of their own as funky gifts. Welcome to the world of Zuny collectibles…

The Zuny range of collectibles comprises a set of animals spread across three series. Each animal represents the unique assimilation of the creativity of its designer and the skill of the tailor. The designers use their imagination and creativity to emerge with cute-looking animals. Similarly, the tailors use their skills to bring those creatures to life. Thus, is born a Zuny creature. Each animal has its own characteristics. These traits distinguish it not only from the other creatures, but also from all the mass manufactured items available commonly found in markets. Currently, you could choose from among three sets of Zuny collectibles. Each series comprises a range of animals, which makes Zuny animals a collector’s paradise.

• The Zuny Series: There are 3 designs in this series made from child-friendly colours like yellow, blue and pink and the rest are in the natural tones of Tan, Black and White.
• The Zuny Classic Series: This series includes various utility products.
• The Zuny Cicci Series: Designers who lived and studied in Italy came up with this collection of “chubby objects”.

Unlike other animal figures available in the markets, Zuny products are made entirely of friendly faux leather, polyester fibre and iron pellets. Therefore, kids and adults can handle these products safely. We also use synthetic fur of high quality for making these products. Despite being a favourite with collectors, you would struggle to find someone with all the Zuny animals. Zuny products are primarily funky gifts. However, they are not merely for ornamental use. You could find gifts that double up as book ends or even as a door stopper. Thus, you could easily use these for enhancing the décor of your home. This aspect makes gifting a Zuny animal a safe choice – especially for people you do not know very well. What makes Zuny products so special is the fact that they are handmade gifts. The value of a handmade gift surpasses by far any other gift you could think of. Over time, you might discard a mass-manufactured gift item because it looks shabby or worn. However, you will not do that with a handmade item. Consider the benefits of gifting handmade items:

• You could find several handmade items that come at a significantly lower cost than the stuff you would normally find in shops and online stores
• Handmade gifts are unique, one-of-a-kind gifts that have a special meaning for both the giver and the recipient
• The thought and the effort behind a handmade gift will always be higher than any off-the-rack gift
• Handmade gifts will usually suit the recipient more than mass-manufactured products especially as they will possess characteristics that distinguish them from the latter
• Handmade gifts work perfectly for people you would otherwise find it hard to shop for
• Handmade gifts help support traditional forms of industry and local artisans who cannot compete with corporate giants
• Handmade gifts are usually superior in quality than mass-manufactured ones
• Handmade gifts are usually eco-friendly with a significantly lesser carbon footprint

There are several other reasons about why giving a handmade gift trumps factory-produced ones. However, Zuny products have another purpose too. They remind you of nature and of your responsibility towards it. Thus, behind the smiles on the faces of the animals, lies a sobering message. Despite that though, Zuny makes your life funny and easy. Perhaps it’s about time you passed that on too, to the people whose lives you touch…