INR 100 To INR 2,500: Gifts To Give Across Budgets This Christmas

Know a coffee lover and are looking for a gift on a shoestring’s budget? Well, this instant coffee bottle by The Beanster Company is a perfect option. And trust me, it’s REALLY good! It’s instant coffee which means you can ship cafe style cold coffee or Cappuccino at home in just a few stirs!

It’s Christmas and it’s cold. Precisely why we love the festival so much. Know what else we love? This handcrafted lily-scented candle from Paperphile. Not just to get a festive feel from candles in general but the cozy floral aroma from this one sets the vibe. This candle isn’t bigger than 1.5 inches and you can place this anywhere. Get a set of them, we say!

What’s Christmas without some Christmas ornaments right? These cute Channapatna Xmas Bells from Varnam Craft Collective are perfect. They’re made of wood and are completely safe and eco-friendly.

There's no good time to start working on resolutions, and this jute textured notebook from Abhyas will work to be more than just that! There's actually no bad time to gift someone a notebook. This one is made of recycled paper that too. For those of you looking for the perfect gift for people who like to sketch or write, this one is perfect! 

While your pal is busy decorating the Christmas tree, get them something tasteful and trendy for the walls too. Macrame wall decor is both of these things but usually on the expensive side. But because Christmas is also the season of getting lucky, we found this beautiful intricately handcrafted wall tapestry, that's minimal - fitting right into any home setup and under INR 500. It also has a pop of colour, so the festive spirit is not all lost! Since this is a delicate piece of art, be careful when packaging and transporting it.

Recently launched by Yuri, these hand embroidered beauties are unique, elegant and oh-so-dainty! Hang ‘em up on your Christmas Tree or adorn it on your walls to add a festive touch! 

We all have (or are) a friend who loves coffee, cats, and being cozy. For this person, what better gift than one that checks all three boxes? A 420ml mug for the endless cups of coffee, tea, hot chocolate and other drinks that features a cat AND a cover to keep the beverage warm is a great present well past Christmas. Available in 3 other colours this ceramic mug is also microwave safe.

We love Ta.Da’s Christmas-themed ceramics and this cutesy wall plate is our favourite of the lot. The Angel and Snowman artwork is apt for the season and will look good on your wall. There’s a whole collection of these Christmassy wall plates so we recommend you look at the entire collection too. 

Tote Bags make for a wonderful gifting option not just because of how versatile they are but also because they are easy to carry at all times. This tote bag is made from polyester and canvas and has a magnet closure and has animated fox prints which adds some quirk and colour. If you want to gift something that is super useful and handy, this tote bag is it. 

Three words: luxe, classy and minimal. These gold plated tea lights are apt not just for the festive season, but can be used as a royal piece of decor all year round. So, all that shines, might be gold! 

When has chocolate ever disappointed? Maybe only when it's too little in quantity. Well, that won't ever be a complaint anymore once you pick up this box of 16 delicious praline chocolates. Mmmh! Truly a box of happiness, each candy your loved one bites into - pistachio praline, dark or milk chocolate, marzipan or hazelnut gianduja - they're going to be surprised each time! Oh, each of these confectioneries also has a delicious and different filling.

Let’s face it. Who doesn’t love Macrame? That too as decor! If you want to make the right impression and gift something that will have the other person in awe, this handcrafted macrame dreamcatcher will help. Ideal to infuse a pop of colour to light walls, this red dreamcatcher isn’t over the top. We say it’s perfect as a cozy decor accent.

This Super Girl Gift box is perfect for that superwoman in your life. You get a printed diary, table clock, a badge magnet, a sliced log hanging and one eco-friendly pencils set. What more do you need to show love to your love in a super fashion?

A bar kit is a gift that keeps on giving, and a 11 piece set for a cocktail enthusiast will have everyone in high spirits! Made of food grade stainless steel, this one by the Bar Box has a shaker, measurer, muddler, spoon, strainer, and even pourers among other things. Shaken, stirred, or anything in between, this bar kit can make it happen. And the recipient will thank you with bar worthy cocktails. Win-win! 

If love and light is what you wish to gift for Christmas, pick up this functional and decorative table lamp. Made of mahogany wood and shaped like an animated person with a lightbulb for a head, you can read under this light or use it just for ambient lighting or as a spotlight too. Either way, it's a lamp, table accent and a quirky present all rolled into one under INR 1,500! You must also read the reviews for this on LBB - all 5 stars, they mostly call this piece super unique and cute.

Now if you really want to give something functional, but also that look chic and is fairly versatile, this Jaen tray from The Table Fable is perfect. We love this brand’s crockery at the best of times because they keep it trendy with minimalist design. They’re also dishwasher safe and microwaveable which means, if you’re entertaining for the festive season, it’s much easier to use.

A hot favourite for team LBB is this donut shaped vase. Somehow both minimalist and a statement piece, this set of vases marries functionality and aesthetics well. As it’s a set of two, it works for compact apartments, a vase for the occasional flower (or leaf fronds if we’re going the all-natural way), or even artificial plants. Since it’s white, it matches with pretty much anything around it. And a set of two for INR 1700? A great deal and a better gift!

Offbeat, contemporary and artsy - this bottle lamp sure makes a statement and is a great addition for modern homes. It comes with LED string lights that work via a USB - so use it as a decor accent during day time and a luxe lighting option during the lights.

For those of you looking to go all out this Christmas, we suggest you gift this Family Hamper that comes with four photo frames, a cute family table top and four wooden bark shaped tea light candles. The square frames can be used together or separately and because they’re rather plain, even the fussiest of friends won’t mind using these. The tea-light candles can be used again as long as the candle within the holder is replaced. A value for money gift that is forever useful. Thank us later!

Chandeliers may sound like an out of budget gifting option, but we found a pick that's unique, just as elaborate and grand and only costs INR 2,000! How's that for playing Santa Claus? This handwoven macrame chandelier is actually a ceiling display light. We love its OTT yet minimal and charming bohemian aesthetic. If not for a lamp, this can also be repurposed to be a statement hanging to decorate a dull corner. 

What’s a party without music! And this nifty little portable speaker from Philips is ideal for that. While the sound output is mono, it still packs a punch. Especially for just INR 2,100. Batteries are chargeable so you don’t need to worry about buying new ones every time you finish a party! In addition to Bluetooth connectivity, you can also go old school with an SD card. In fact, we suggest you give this gift with the SD card loaded with your favourite music to begin with! 

Winter and Christmas need hot beverages. Everyone’s got their preferences, but this cheerful tea set is such a cute gifting option! A three piece set, this includes a cream and sugar pot as well, the whole thing costs INR 2200. Made of ceramic, this one is for enjoying the finer, more slow process way of making tea, that will no doubt be the case during the holidays.

No, we will NOT let anyone tell us that socks are boring, and are too unnecessary. Christmas is about getting socks. So, here’s a men’s gift box from Sock Soho that is perfect for all year round! It comes with six pairs of colourful (and super soft!) socks that feature stripes, cartoon characters, polka dots and of course, one has a reindeer - perfect for December 25! These socks fit any size between 7 and 12, so don’t panic that it’s free size!

This ecobox is THE most ideal secret santa gift or in general a thoughtful gift for your manager, colleague or anyone who travels often. Almost everything in this box is made from bamboo or rice husk, so brownie points for sustainability. The box includes a coffee cup, lid bowl, disposable dinnerware, bamboo cutlery, bamboo hand towel, paper straws and a steel bottle.

AND FINALLY! It’s Christmas! The festival of fun, laughter, togetherness and good cheer. Naturally, there will be some cocktails involved. No better gift to give (or receive!) than this limited-edition part pack by Jimmy’s Cocktails. This fantastic set comes with a cocktail making kit including a shaker, measuring peg, garnish fork with a stirring spoon, a bar blade and four mixers. So stir up Whiskey Sours, Margarita, Cosmopolitans and Bloody Marys like a pro, and make Christmas proper memorable.