40 Diwali Gift Ideas That Will Help You Ace Your Diwali Gifting Game

When it comes to home gifting and Diwali, we’re big fans of house parties that usually end in card parties, cocktail-making competitions, and endless fun. To make that look a lot more like fun, a good marker of a good party is beautiful crockery and cutlery. We’ve got our eye on this ribbed set of wine glasses from Melbify that come with a stunning gold stem. It’s contemporary, elegant and perfect for gifting. 

Discounted Price: INR 2,480

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You can count on Fabindia eyes closed for the choicest home decor products. We love this ceramic off-white lamp that comes with the most intricate pattern printed on it. It’s bound to make any corner of a home look cosy, elegant and super chic. This one comes without a lamp shade, which is even better because you can easily match the shade to the rest of your decor colour scheme. 

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Amalfiee is the brand to turn to when you’re looking for good crockery. We love this stunning indigo blue diner set that is perfect for gifting. It is a set of twelve pieces, including bowls, quarter plates, and plates. They also have this in a deep green colour if that is more up your alley. Regardless, placing this on a monochrome table set up will make your entire tablescape pop. 

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If you are looking to gift something exceptionally functional, then this Dutch oven is something that you must have on your radar. This one from Cumin Co. is made of patented 4-layer Enviromax™ enamel coating that ensures durability. Plus, it has great heat resistance and is built for both gentle sautéing and high-heat cooking!

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We have always been big fans of Belleven, and rightly so. The Indian-Victorian crossover that the brand offers through its collection of table linens is unbelievably amazing. And we especially like this runner set with a Gingham print. It’s giving cottagecore, a kind of Italian country charm that will fit smoothly into an Indian home, too!

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If you are looking to gift someone who has a soft spot for all things cultural and would love to receive something eye-catching, then these wall plates would make for a perfect present. It’s a set of five, all in different sizes and made of metal. They feature Mughal-inspired prints that complement all wall colours, offering a distinctive royal look. 

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A delight for coffee lovers, this Budan One Touch Coffee Machine is a versatile, fully automatic 2-in-1 espresso maker that accommodates both coffee pods and freshly ground coffee. It also features a thermoblock heating system that heats water on demand, ensuring a quick brewing time, and a 15-bar pressure pump to extract maximum flavour. Plus, the looks are super chic with modern aesthetics.

Discounted Price: INR 13,999

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The festive season calls for giving homes a makeover, and as such, the best gifts to give during the festive season are kitchen essentials (because one can never have too many). So, we’ve picked this beautiful Bone China mug set by The Wishing Chair. The floral design is super festive and will look great with any drink that you’re serving. However, since the material is delicate, one needs to be cautious while using it.

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Giving festive serveware is an age-old ritual, and however cliché it may be, it’s absolutely the perfect Diwali gift idea. This Pichwai print tray from Amaya Decors is our top pick when it comes to trays, simply because it’s beautiful, heritage-inspired, and perfectly in line with the whole festive vibe. This set comes with two trays of different sizes and is quite affordable for its quality.

Discounted Price: INR 1,050

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We have been eyeing this ceramics brand on Nykaa Fashion for quite some time and found their toothbrush holder, soap dish and soap dispenser set to be the perfect Diwali gift idea for folks near and far. It’s minimal and features these cool 3D details and ridging. Spare yourself the hassle of gift wrapping and couriers and simply get it delivered to your giftee’s doorstep.

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Scented candles are very 2020, so don’t be that basic person and instead, get them closet fresheners if you wish to stick to the home fragrance realm. This one from Seva Home is our personal favourite, it’s a wax tablet closet freshener with a light floral scent that honestly smells like expensive flowers. This homegrown brand is also big on empowering local communities, so you are also contributing to a noble cause.

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If you are looking for a Diwali gift idea that’s usable and also doubles as a bougie home decor piece, then consider this chessboard with brass and wood figurines. It’s well crafted and would look stunning as a centre piece for one’s centre table or bar. Though a little pricey, we are sure you will get bonus aura points for the unique idea. Also, Vastu lists chessboards as an auspicious gift, just saying.

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If the person you're gifting something to is a lover of perfumes, then help their indulgent side make a decision by gifting them this adorable and super handy Jo Malone gift set that comes with four vials of their top bestsellers. It's affordable and luxe too! 

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This one is for the girls' girl who want to give their sisters or friends something truly special. Get your hands on the Alan Truman Blow Styling Brush that claims to give your hair a salon-like look in one go! The brush can help dry, blow-dry, and even straighten or style according to your preference. It comes with the whole shebang—speed settings, heat resistance, tourmaline ceramic coating, and the works. 

Nykaa Rating: 4.1/5

Discounted Price: INR 5,599

We've been big fans of LoveChild by Masaba since the day they launched. Their lipstick has made its way into pretty much every LBB crew member's vanity bag, and rightly so! We love their cruelty-free, vegan formulas, and most of all, their Indian-friendly colours. When it comes to gifting, we highly recommend this gift set of three pocket lipsticks, which come in shades of brown and mauve, perfect for Indian skin tones and daily wear.

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Discounted Price: INR 1,020

If you are looking to gift a beauty fanatic, then Estee Lauder is the brand that you possibly can’t go wrong with. And this deluxe mini duo will lead to a not-so-mini smile. Perfect to take on trips, the set has a 2-in-1 foam cleanser and a melting soft creme/mask. Together, it will keep your skin squeaky clean while strengthening it. 

Nykaa Rating: 5/5

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If you are looking to gift a beauty fanatic, then Estee Lauder is the brand that you possibly can’t go wrong with. And this deluxe mini duo will lead to a not-so-mini smile. Perfect to take on trips, the set has a 2-in-1 foam cleanser and a melting soft creme/mask. Together, it will keep your skin squeaky clean while strengthening it. 

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Another beauty brand that is universally loved and a foolproof choice for gifting is L'Occitane. If you are planning to gift something truly amazing to a special someone and don't mind spending a little extra, then this lavender essentials gift set would be a great choice. The combo includes EDT white lavender, a shower gel, a body lotion, and a hand cream.

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If you know Bath & Body Works, you’d know how famous their A Thousand Wishes fragrance series is. It’s the iconic scent that every beginner starts their Bath & Body Works journey with, and every regular user blindly relies on. As such, this mini gift box, containing body wash, body lotion, and mist, is ideal for everyone out there (literally). The pack includes travel-size bottles, making them easy to carry and use on the go.

Discounted Price: INR 3,149

What better gift to give someone than something that reminds them to take care of themselves? This Kimirica Celebration Of Love Advent Calendar 13-day self-care gift box does exactly that. It’s thoughtfully curated with 14 indulgent bath and body care must-haves, including eye masks, face wipes, shower gel, scrub and lotion. Considering how everyone needs some rest and relaxation after the festive season, this is ideal for people hosting or attending parties during the festive season.

Nykaa Rating: 5/5

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Since kajal is an essential for most of us, what better Diwali gift than Simply Nam’s kickass kajal stick? It has a thicker tip, which we like for smudged kajal looks. Having the smudger on the other end makes it easy-peasy to use. It’s lightweight, sensitive eye-friendly and doesn’t budge. We personally love the ‘Intense Brown’ shade for a more subtle look.

Nykaa Rating: 3.4/5

Discounted Price: INR 849

If you want to steer clear of gifting any sort of makeup and skincare products, then consider gifting a makeup brush set! It’s a safe choice and a gift any makeup enthusiast will love since they are always dreading washing their brushes and need extras. This set from Mars has great bristles and covers all the essentials.

Nykaa Rating: 4.5/5

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The Pixi On The Glow stick will be a lovely Diwali gift for that friend who is always complaining about dry skin. It’s a moisturiser in a solid form in a stick packaging, so they can simply toss it in their bag and carry it anywhere for instant moisturisation and a touch of glow on the skin.

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Looking for something fancy-shmancy to get your family and friends? This L'Occitane Shea Butter, Almond & Cherry Blossom Hand Cream Trio is the perfect gift. Apart from being super moisturising, this set of three has delightful scents that scream festivities. Each hand cream is a pack of 10 ml, so you know you’re getting your money’s worth for this kit.

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You cannot deny the fact that during the festive season you won’t find yourself at least one function. And for that while our outfits might be ready, it’s the accessories that usually are forgotten. To not let that happen, a good gifting option would be this lovely occasion bag from The Tan Clan. It’s white, studded with sequins and pearls and great to mix and match with several colours.

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A saree makes for a lovely gift, whether it's out of ritual and tradition or because you simply wish to give someone a saree. We have our eye on this lovely Banarsi silk one from Odette, which is every bit festive. It comes with an embellished border that is further studded with motis throughout the saree. While it might be on the “heavier” side of things, who doesn’t mind going all out when gifting? 

Discounted Price: INR 2,664

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Contemporary, chic, and ever so elegant. These earrings from Panash are not only affordable but also so simple and unique. They’re perfect to gift to someone who immediately comes to mind when you see these, or when you’re confused about what to gift! All in all, you cannot go wrong. 

Discounted Price: INR 500

Let’s all agree to agree that one can never go wrong with a tote bag from Miraggio. And we absolutely love their Denice Tote Bag. It can carry all your essentials and will still have some space to carry “just in case” pieces, all while being kind to your shoulder since the handles are pretty thick. Moreover, it comes with an adjustable, detachable sling. 

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Joker & Witch has some of the most aesthetic watches, and this Diwali, we say to give a wrist candy from this brand. Their Damask Rose Watch Bracelet Stack looks expensive, but it isn’t really, so it's a win-win! It’s made with faux leather and metal alloy and has a square dial, which looks incredibly elegant.

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A Diwali gift that works as a keepsake too, jewellery is something that is romantic, emotional, and gift-worthy, all at once. And Zaveri Pearls is a brand we rely on for jewellery that comes with great quality, great style, and would definitely not harm your budget. We are totally in love with this Austrian Diamond Pearl Necklace Set, and your giftee will too!

Discounted Price: INR 699

Finding fashion gifts for people is one of the most challenging tasks, and to simplify that, we’ve picked this Label Ritu Kumar blue scarf. An evergreen accessory, this is something people would actually use long after the festive season is over. It has a beautiful floral print with tassels on the corners. It’s a designer yet affordable option that would look super luxe as a gift. If you don’t like this colour, consider this one with yellow or this pink Alba scarf.

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Initial pendants are all the rage right now, and it’s only fair that you get them for your loved ones this Diwali season. While there are many options available online, we especially love this Hannan Balloon Letter behold pendant, which features a cute little heart with an evil eye on it. It's an 18k gold-plated pendant made of brass with a lobster hook.

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Ask any woman what they want and chances are they will say ‘handbag’ before they think of anything else. Luckily, we have found the perfect pick in that department. Since this is a festive gift and Bandhani print is all over Pinterest and our Instagram feeds, this Red Bandhani Quilted bag by That Romeo is an ideal pick to hop on trend. We especially love the super cute and Pinterest-y heart and bow detail on the bag.

Discounted Price: INR 1,791

If you are looking for a cute Diwali gift for the girl gang that’s also a little budget-friendly, these juttis might be it! They are festive, cute and super usable since it's the peak festive and wedding season. They have all over beaded embroidery with a touch of sequins too, and are also available in two more colourways: green and grey. This will make for a great bridesmaid's gift, too!

Discounted Price: INR 840

For that jewellery paglu friend who’s obsessed with accessorising, this haath phool set from Tangerine will make a great Diwali gift. The cool fact about this brand is that they use 100% recycled materials for crafting the core of their pieces. Their jewellery is born from reclaimed seeds, spices, and natural scraps. This one is made from real white pepper plated in 22 karat gold and thus features tiny pepper balls as gungroos inspired by its origin, coupled with the leaves.

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Another one for the girl gang. You can never have enough cosy night suits, so gift matching ones to the girls. This one is made from 100% brushed cotton and is just the comfortable loungewear set they will not want to get out of in the upcoming hot chocolate season. Much appreciated, right?

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As a brand, we’re big fans of Khoya Mithai and the standard they’ve set. And when it comes to the festive season and gifting, mithai is never far off as an option. For that, we highly recommend their Laddoo box, which comes with four types of laddoos: Chana Badam, Roasted Almond, Anjeer, and Coconut—all made with precision and a taste that is hard to beat. 

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We trust The Cinnamon Kitchen with all our hearts, because if you are getting something from this brand, you don’t have to worry if it will be friendly to your gut or not. It will be. Their festive hamper has six of their bestselling treats— a mix of both sweet and savoury. Everything is crafted with real ingredients. The hamper includes tarts, crackers, spreads, and more!

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One of the most bougie and unique Diwali gift options, we fell in love with Le Pure Chocolatier's Edible Chocolate Cigars Box that instantly reminded us of Phantom sweet cigarette candies. And that's when we stumbled on their real Diwali hamper collection. From chocolate gold coins to chocolate gold bars, they've a range of options in their Diwali hamper collection. We especially love their Abundance Hamper, which has a bit of everything — from chocolate gold bars to a hazelnut chocolate bar.

Discounted Price: INR 2,449

For the matcha fans, skip the soan papdi and laddus, and give them this curated matcha hamper from Foodstories. It has Chiran’s premium matcha powder, Bon Fiction’s Matcha Prince and Blue Pea Chocolate bar and their bakery’s French Butter Sablé, along with a matcha whisk, spoon and bowl. So, you are basically getting matcha, tools and some gourmet treats to enjoy with.

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