Ugh, it’s that time of the year when there’s an excessive amount of mush, candies, teddy bears, and bouquets of roses. The romantics are already gearing up for another round of cheesiness courtesy our budget Valentine's Day gifts guide, but this one is for those who despise this capitalist holiday. Here’s our round-up of gifts to give the folks in your life (or yourself) who really don’t give a damn about this oh-so-festive day. Oh, and just make sure to swipe through the pictures!
Not In Love? Best Anti-Valentine's Day Gifts Under INR 1,000 To Celebrate Anyway!
Statement Tees
Nothing like wearing what’s on your mind on a tee, right? With multiple places in Bangalore selling tees, check out La Bamba Fashions which makes customised tees so you can get one printed for yourself and your friend. Mad'u' is another brand from where you can score fun tees at super affordable prices. With your favourite quotes from Rick and Morty, Breaking Bad and even the Marvel films, this is a great gifting idea. This Valentine's Day, gift yourself something that makes a statement.
Price: INR 300 upwards
Posters And Wall-Art
Instead of posting about how commercial or cheesy you find Valentine's Day, get yourself or your bae who totally gets you, posters. Poster Gully is a brand that makes art prints to full-fledged designs of every genre possible. You can just hang them on the walls because they all come laminated and don't have to worry about getting it framed.
Price: INR 190 upwards
Stationery And Books From Temple Tree
If you're looking to gift some sweet presents to your friends, look no further than Temple Tree. With gift cards, envelopes and gorgeous gift boxes and wrapping paper, they even sell adorable stationery like notebooks and desktop organisers. Selling all of these in quirky prints and ethnic designs, the folks here even make customised travel tags and paper so you can create something special for a friend or relative. Who said Valentine's Day is just for couples?
Price: INR 230 upwards
Mugs And Shot Glasses
“When life gives you lemons, take it with a pinch of salt and a shot of tequila” — If these are the words that you or anyone you know lives by, then get them cool shot glasses from Happily Unmarried. There’s nothing like too many coffee mugs, so you can take your pick from either cool mugs that talks about your favourite position or a pizza lovers mug. Who needs bae when you can have shots, right?
Price: INR 299 upwards
Bags, Laptop Skins And Phone Cases
Utilitarian gifts are the best. Check out Daily Objects, Postbox and India Circus for cute bags, laptop skins and phone covers. Laptop bags that are classy but can also be used on casual occasions, these are affordable as well. Propshop24 stands out with their witty slogans and catchy designs. Well, our phone is our best valentine!
Price: INR 350 upwards
