How do we select love from a shelf and pay for it with a plastic card? Do we put it in a box and gift wrap it? Should we buy and give love to display all of our passion for just one day?
As a society, we are trying to gain back our grasp on what is real in life. While technology pressures us to impress on social media, we start to lose the fabric to celebrations like Valentine’s Day. It can feel like we’re being pressured to put on a show rather than enjoy the moment.
The world is home to 7.7 billion possibilities of love; billions of possibilities to share compassion. Valentine’s Day remains to serve as the opportunity to celebrate all of that love. To add to the celebrations, unofficial ‘Galentine’s Day’ sparked a whole new day for girls and women to celebrate themselves. It became a social media-sensation for females to show their love for friendships, their gender, their history and their future. Whether or not it’s on our calendars, it is another opportunity to show love.
We gift Love Every Day
We unconsciously gift our love every day; Make our loved one’s breakfast and iron their shirts, show our love when we say “be careful” or “get home safe”. Our love for the world has us supporting strangers, fighting for equal rights and a world that accommodates everyone. But we don’t consider these small, subtle displays of love as ‘gifts’ because they’re a part of our daily routine. They’re gifts given naturally and received naturally. They’re simple and small, they don’t cost or come wrapped in a bow and they’re given every day. It’s natural to hear “how did you sleep?” without regarding it as a big display of affection. But in reality, this everyday care shows us the gift of love.
Why are Galentine’s day and Valentine’s day still so Loveable?
It reminds us to celebrate the love that we have built over the past year. Behind the decorations and boxes of chocolate, Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day are days dedicated to the love we share. They give us an excuse to embrace love in the same way we celebrate Christmas. Gifting is an ancient tradition to reaffirm a good relationship, so it seems even more fitting for celebrations of love.
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You can find a gift that keeps on giving
So, how do you translate your love into a gift? How can your gift give more than you anticipated, especially in a time when consumerism is under much scrutiny? You gift consciously, with presents that hold more than a novelty, sourced in ways that contribute ethically. House of Gharats designs to empower and is always working with design values that inspire fashion with love. Our scarf collections on The Big Issue Shop tell stories, with designs of hand illustrated artworks made in Italy. Knowing we can all live a more conscious lifestyle, our partnership with The Big Issue Shop synchronizes perfectly with a gift that keeps on giving. Every time you purchase our scarves or pocket squares on their platform, you create a ripple effect of love. You help people break from the cycle of poverty.
The Big Issue Shop has given us the opportunity to align with our values and change the world, one scarf at a time. Neishaa Gharat, Founder-Designer House of Gharats.
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House Of Gharats In Love
To introduce a new initiative, House of Gharats In Love, we’re sharing the love for Valentines and Galentine’s day. Our House of Gharats in Love blog series will continue to publish weekly perceptions of gifting love. So fall in love with the celebrations that remind us to create a more loving life. See what it can bring to you and your loved ones; will you take more time to enjoy your love? Maybe little surprise gifts spark unexpected romance every now and again? Hopefully, our In Love blog will influence where, how and who you share more love with. Join our celebration because love is the only gift that keeps on giving.
Who would you gift a House Of Gharats Neckerchief or Pocket Square to and why?
Share the love and have the chance to win a House Of Gharats Silk, Luxury Neckerchief or Pocket Square. All you have to do is:
- Comment on the House of Gharats Instagram or Facebook post by tagging a loved one and answering the question “Who would you gift a House Of Gharats Neckerchief or Pocket Square to and why?”
- Follow the account you enter on
Look for our ‘Love’ posts on Facebook / Instagram and follow us, tag and comment. In the meantime inspire your Valentine’s Day gift for him or for her with our collections.
Wordsmith : Chloe Mead