| Historically, baskets were hand woven with the | | | | leaving a practical impression. |
| material that can be found locally. Baskets were used | | | | • Gardener's Gift Basket holds the goodies used for |
| to carry eggs and vegetables. People gathered food in | | | | gardening purposes such as gardening gloves, |
| the baskets and the hunters utilized them to store the | | | | vegetable and flower seeds, liquid fertilizers, hand tools, |
| catch of the day. Baskets were also used as saddle | | | | gardening book and plant markers. Usually a watering |
| bags on horses and donkeys to carry food items and | | | | can or a plant pot is used for stuffing in these items |
| equipments. | | | | which can later be utilized as well. |
| During the middle ages, gift baskets gained wide | | | | • Sports Gift basket is prepared in accordance with |
| popularity. Kings used to receive gift baskets containing | | | | the recipient's favorite sport which might be cricket, |
| gold, silver and jewels. Baskets filled with food items | | | | golf, hockey, boxing and tennis. Many ideas fall under |
| were transported as a symbol of grand celebrations. | | | | this category: |
| Later in nineteenth century, with the rail road system, it | | | | * often a pair of tickets of the upcoming match in |
| became convenient to send baskets even to the | | | | which the recipient is interested in is gifted along with a |
| distant areas. | | | | binocular, sun hats, a shirt, pair of socks, candies, pop |
| Firstly, the gift baskets were restricted to the food | | | | corns, chips, a bag of peanuts and drinking cans. |
| items or the flowers only. But with the passage of | | | | * Person interested in golf are presented with sports |
| time, people came up with the new ideas and started | | | | bag stuffed with golfing gears, golf balls, golf rules |
| creating gift baskets with respect to the recipient's | | | | book, golf club head covers, a pack of cookies and a |
| interests and hobbies. | | | | mineral water bottle. Likewise boxing lovers receives |
| SELECTION OF A THEME | | | | accessories related to boxing which includes boxing |
| In order to groom a themed gift basket, the presenter | | | | gloves, head gears, mouth guards, body protector, |
| has to take a short analysis of the receiver. | | | | boxing timer and a towel. |
| • Firstly the analysis of the personality | | | | * T-shirts, hats, jerseys, pajamas, sweatshirts, wrist |
| • Interests and hobbies of the recipient | | | | bands and head bands from branded stores also |
| • Likings and what do he/she dislikes? | | | | makes another type of sports gift basket. |
| • What will suit him/her? | | | | * Sports lover gift basket also contains items like |
| After the analysis, a person is able to decide about the | | | | books on favorite sports personality, CDs of famous |
| theme of a gift basket and shop the items that go well | | | | matches and tournaments, posters and pain relieving |
| along with the theme, portraying the passion and | | | | sprays. |
| interest of the receivers thus leaving an everlasting | | | | • Pet Gift Basket is arranged with the items related |
| impression. | | | | to the favorite pet of the recipient. Favorite pet photo |
| A container or a basket is also picked up in | | | | embossed coffee mugs, refrigerator magnets, foot |
| accordance with the selected theme. These | | | | mats with the most admired pet's image, pet grooming |
| containers are very practical and are reusable. There | | | | magazines, pictures and greeting cards makes a |
| is an array of containers or baskets which are | | | | perfect treat for pet lovers. Pet bowls or pet beds are |
| considered and utilized with respect to the theme. | | | | commonly used as a basket. Usually two kinds fall |
| These are: | | | | under this category: |
| • Basket of all shapes and sizes. | | | | * Dog Lovers Gift Basket is a basket containing |
| • Waste baskets | | | | amazingly delicious gourmet dog treats and pampered |
| • Plastic bucket | | | | stuff. A special dog gift basket comprises doggie |
| • An ice bucket | | | | doughnuts, dog biscuits, bouncing balls to play, collar or |
| • Flower pots | | | | a leash, dog shampoos and conditioners. |
| • Watering can | | | | * Cat Lovers Gift Basket carries all the cat pampering |
| • Sports bag | | | | stuff and food items such as gourmet cat treats, cat |
| • Canvas bag | | | | brush, a chew toy, a rope, glitter balls and a scratching |
| • Storage box | | | | post which is a real fun for cats. |
| • Bowls | | | | • Grandparent's Gift Basket is a special customized |
| • Tins | | | | basket for grandparents loaded with small wonders |
| Gift baskets are wrapped with cellophane paper and | | | | which express love and care. A framed family picture, |
| tied with colorful nice ribbons to give it a finishing touch. | | | | video of the family, warm cozy slippers, a lap blanket, |
| A gift tag with a love note is added as a token of | | | | favorite flowers and perfumes, children art work, |
| affection and care. | | | | candies, coffee or tea and a book, all combines to |
| POPULAR THEMES | | | | make a perfect gift basket for grand parents. |
| Gift baskets are usually based on certain themes | | | | • Artist's Gift Basket is designed for the art lovers |
| which add in more charm and beauty. Themes are | | | | which hold all the necessary items required by an artist. |
| introduced to tailor a gift basket with respect to a | | | | Paints (oil, water, and acrylic), papers or a canvas, |
| certain occasion and the interests of the recipient. Also | | | | brushes, markers, pencils, a sketch book, scissors and |
| instead of using same old kind of baskets, different | | | | charcoal are the specialties of an artist gift basket |
| pots, containers, buckets and bag makes it more | | | | which is commonly presented in a plastic container. |
| colorful and let them stand more unique among other | | | | • Photographer's Gift Basket is the arrangement of |
| gifts. Keeping in mind the passion of the receiver, | | | | accessories related to photography. Preparation of |
| variety of themed gift baskets are prepared which | | | | such gift basket consider taking a camera bag which |
| can be presented on any occasion like birthdays, | | | | accommodates a lens cleaner, lens cloth, camera |
| anniversaries, Christmas, Mothers day, Fathers day | | | | filters, films, picture frame and a photo album. |
| and valentines day. These themes are: | | | | IMPORTANCE OF THEMED BASKETS |
| • Pasta Lover Gift Basket is the pasta ingredients | | | | The incomparable tunes of the gift baskets which |
| arranged in a basket. Often a large bowl is used as a | | | | neaten them into such an awing talent to present are |
| basket which is filed with the packages of gourmet | | | | the themes based baskets which makes it extra |
| pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, fresh olives, garlic | | | | stunning and magnetic. Receiver's feelings are just |
| powder, oregano, basil and a jar of a gourmet sauce. It | | | | unexplainable on receiving such baskets. Its preparation |
| might contain non food items like favorite pasta | | | | is not a difficult task and requires the ability and |
| recipes, pasta cookbook and napkins. | | | | willingness to make something unique for the special |
| • Desert Gift Basket portrays the utensils and the | | | | ones. Creating and presenting themed based baskets |
| favorite desert items of the recipient. Desert theme | | | | conveys the message in the most adorable manner |
| baskets are a popular choice for making gift baskets | | | | that is valued for life time. It makes the gift appear |
| and holds verity of ingredients. Such baskets include | | | | more beautiful and dazzling. A themed gift basket is |
| chocolate fudge, sprinkles, chocolate chip, ice creams, | | | | for every one and leaves an everlasting impression. |
| chocolate sauce, small candies, decorating tools, | | | | Themed gift baskets can be customized to fit in with |
| wooden spoons, baking tools, a measuring cup, desert | | | | any occasion. An elegant gift basket facilitates you in |
| plates and a desert cookbook However usually these | | | | meeting all the standards of selection. A gift basket |
| baskets are prepared according to the recipient needs | | | | containing large number of small items would be of |
| who might be on a strict diet. For this purpose desert | | | | more value than just a single gift item. Discovering the |
| gift basket with low calories and high in tastes are | | | | hidden wonders in the basket is something new and |
| designed. | | | | rejoicing which makes it a better choice among other |
| • Bath Gift Basket is the basket filled with bath | | | | gifts. Hence the primary attraction lies with the sign of |
| related products. Bubble bath, therapy oils, scrubbers, | | | | goodies that can be gifted at the same period with |
| shampoos, conditioners and body lotions are often | | | | glittering colors and packaging, taking no time in taking |
| gathered to fill the baskets. Also candles, relaxing | | | | ones heart away. |
| music CDs and a rubber duckling are used to add in | | | | Preparing a themed gift basket is as undemanding and |
| more color and life. | | | | comfortable as any target. Its fitting requires a bit of |
| • Spa Gift Basket is tailored to pamper the | | | | creation and perfect ideas to convey the content of |
| receiver.Spa gift baskets are always welcomed and a | | | | love and mind in a striking way. Moreover there are |
| well appreciated gift. Main attractions of spa basket | | | | varieties of themed gift baskets that can be ordered |
| are bath salts, bath oils, massage creams, relaxation | | | | online. The service providers are displaying a wide |
| eye mask, scented candles, foot scrubbers, foot | | | | range of classy themed gift baskets which are |
| soaks, foot creams and nail brushes. | | | | delivered at the door steps on the requested date and |
| • Car Wash Gift Basket is the combination of car | | | | time. Themed gift baskets are more valued due to a |
| wash products. These products involve car wash | | | | collection of attractive features which hit them a |
| soap, a towel, glass cleaner, an interior spray, car wax | | | | wonderful gift to be presented. |
| and a wax applicator which often arrives in a bucket | | | | |