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"Unique Gifts for Difficult-to-Please People"
In the process of giving gifts, we always encounter some "difficult-to-please people." They seem to be not very interested in anything, or they already have a lot of things, making us feel at a loss when choosing gifts. However, as long as we master some skills, we can still find unique gifts that will make their eyes light up.
I. The Dilemma and Ideas in Gift-Giving
The difficulty in giving gifts to "difficult-to-please people" lies in the fact that their preferences are hard to fathom, and conventional gifts are difficult to impress them. Nevertheless, we can refer to a gift-giving formula: "Something beyond the recipient's cognition (not easily encountered in daily life) + Exquisite appearance (both the packaging and the gift itself) + Difficult to obtain (not within your living circle and takes a long time to make) + Non-industrial product (preferably handmade rather than produced on an assembly line) = A good gift." This formula provides us with a direction for finding unique gifts.
II. Intangible Cultural Heritage Artworks: An Excellent Choice for Unique Gifts
Complex Production and Scarce Quantity
Intangible cultural heritage artworks often have complex production processes and require craftsmen to spend a lot of time and energy. For example, in hand embroidery, a beautiful embroidery work may take an embroiderer months or even years to complete, and every stitch and thread embodies the craftsman's painstaking efforts and skills. Because of this, the quantity of intangible cultural heritage artworks is relatively small and has a certain degree of scarcity. For "difficult-to-please people," such unique and not easily obtainable gifts may arouse their interest and attention.
Like some ethnic minority silver jewelry handicrafts, the production process is cumbersome, and every step from designing patterns to making silver jewelry requires exquisite skills. These silver jewelry are not only ornaments but also symbols of ethnic culture and are not commonly seen in the market. Giving them to "difficult-to-please people" can make them feel the preciousness and uniqueness of the gift.
Intangible cultural heritage artworks often have complex production processes and require craftsmen to spend a lot of time and energy. For example, in hand embroidery, a beautiful embroidery work may take an embroiderer months or even years to complete, and every stitch and thread embodies the craftsman's painstaking efforts and skills. Because of this, the quantity of intangible cultural heritage artworks is relatively small and has a certain degree of scarcity. For "difficult-to-please people," such unique and not easily obtainable gifts may arouse their interest and attention.
Like some ethnic minority silver jewelry handicrafts, the production process is cumbersome, and every step from designing patterns to making silver jewelry requires exquisite skills. These silver jewelry are not only ornaments but also symbols of ethnic culture and are not commonly seen in the market. Giving them to "difficult-to-please people" can make them feel the preciousness and uniqueness of the gift.
Exquisite Appearance and Rich Cultural Connotations
Intangible cultural heritage artworks are extremely charming in appearance. Taking handmade ceramic tea sets and drinking vessels as an example, they have beautiful shapes, smooth lines, and warm glaze colors. For instance, Jingdezhen's blue and white porcelain tea sets, with their elegant blue and white patterns, are like a beautiful picture scroll, pleasing to the eye. The wood-fired handmade owner's cup is even more unique, with the ash glaze effect formed naturally on its surface, making each one unique and showing a primitive and rustic beauty.
These artworks also contain rich cultural backgrounds and historical charms behind them. The hand-painted Thangka ceramic cup is a good example. Thangka is a highly distinctive painting art in Tibetan culture. Painting Thangka on a ceramic cup makes it both practical and full of artistic atmosphere. When the recipient gets such a cup, they may be curious about the patterns and meanings of the Thangka, thereby embarking on a journey of exploration into Tibetan culture. The endowment of such cultural connotations makes the gift not just an item but also a carrier and bridge of cultural exchange.
Intangible cultural heritage artworks are extremely charming in appearance. Taking handmade ceramic tea sets and drinking vessels as an example, they have beautiful shapes, smooth lines, and warm glaze colors. For instance, Jingdezhen's blue and white porcelain tea sets, with their elegant blue and white patterns, are like a beautiful picture scroll, pleasing to the eye. The wood-fired handmade owner's cup is even more unique, with the ash glaze effect formed naturally on its surface, making each one unique and showing a primitive and rustic beauty.
These artworks also contain rich cultural backgrounds and historical charms behind them. The hand-painted Thangka ceramic cup is a good example. Thangka is a highly distinctive painting art in Tibetan culture. Painting Thangka on a ceramic cup makes it both practical and full of artistic atmosphere. When the recipient gets such a cup, they may be curious about the patterns and meanings of the Thangka, thereby embarking on a journey of exploration into Tibetan culture. The endowment of such cultural connotations makes the gift not just an item but also a carrier and bridge of cultural exchange.
III. Prices and Choices of Intangible Cultural Heritage Artworks
Although some intangible cultural heritage artworks are expensive, there are also some relatively affordable options. Handmade ceramic tea sets and drinking vessels, wood-fired handmade owner's cups, hand-painted Thangka pendants, etc., can all find suitable products in different price ranges. We can select intangible cultural heritage artworks that can both reflect our intentions and not cause too much financial pressure on ourselves according to our budget and the relationship with the recipient.
In conclusion, when giving gifts to "difficult-to-please people," intangible cultural heritage artworks are a direction worth considering. Their unique production processes, exquisite appearances, rich cultural connotations, and a certain degree of scarcity may all move those who seem difficult to please, making them feel your thoughtfulness and the preciousness of the gift. Next time when giving gifts, you might as well try these intangible cultural heritage artworks, and there may be unexpected results.