Hi.
I would like to participate in this also, but wouldnt there be problems?
If i get someone who has interrest in medieval, i would not be much
helpfull, have never done any medieval and what then?
Bjarne
It's funny that some people are suggesting gift categories
without even getting a recipient! If Bjarne got a name of someone
who likes medieval, for example, he could go to a museum shop and get
some post cards of medieval paintings with costume. The person would
likely not be from the same country, and probably not be familiar
with those paintings.
The idea of a $10 limit is that it's a token, and a cultural
exchange. Much as we admire each other's work, I would not expect
someone to make something that would sell for $50, even if it only
contained $5 worth of materials. Time is valuable too, and
especially close to the holidays when a lot of people are shopping
for/making gifts for family and friends already.
I like the idea of several "clues" that someone suggested
earlier - besides time period(s), also a favorite color and animal,
and maybe another thing or two? Maybe one dislike, such as "nothing
gray" or "allergic to wool".
Say somebody lists 5th century, red and dragons. The giver
might find a stack of postcards, or a red dragon figurine, or a yard
of white linen (which is not specific to any of the clues but a 5th
century person could use it). You may decide to shop, or you may
have the perfect thing ripening in your fabric & trim stash already.
I think once names are distributed with their clues, a gift idea
will be obvious. And if not, perhaps some people with different eras
of interest could advise.
It may be more complicated for the organizer, but if some people
are concerned about customs or postage perhaps they could specify
getting a name of someone in their own country.
Great idea - take a chance! Where do we sign up?
-Carol
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