Score the title of best gift-giver this year.

There's something undeniably special when someone opens your present and you notice a glimmer in their eye, the slight upwards curve of a smile. For those of you that revel in being skilled gift-givers, these markets are for you. Traverse indoor and open-air bazaars to explore one-of-a kind handmade and vintage goods; and perhaps even pick up a little souvenir for yourself. These holiday fairs will be brimming with the loveliest crafts that are bound to make you question how you ever lived without that gorgeous teapot or ultra nifty purse with a multitude of secret compartments. Here are some of the best markets in the area, starting as soon as this weekend.

Telegraph Ave. Holiday Street Fair

(Courtesy of Telegraph Fair)

This six-day Oakland market is bustling with fine art and affordable gifts. With more than 200 vendors, there will be an eclectic selection of goods from jewelry to leather work, pottery to woodworking, photography to sculptures. They even have free gift wrapping and shipping. // Dec 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th, Telegraph Ave. between Dwight Way and Bancroft Way (Berkeley), telegraphfair.com