They say that behind every successful woman, is a tribe of other successful women who have her back. How true! Loved how the women in Sex Education showed solidarity when Aimee was in crisis? Well, it's time for you to do the same thing! We have curated a list of gift recommendations for the women in your life for this Women's Day (Sunday, March 8) and guess what? All the brands we are about to recommend are run by women.
#ForWomenFromWomen : Best Women's Day Gifts To Buy From Women-Run Start Ups
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Sura Kanavu
Founded by Nisha and Shivaranjani, Sura is a social enterprise that makes authentic yet quirky fabric tote bags, laptop cases, wallets, coin pouches and more! They come in prints like Kalamkari, Ikkat, floral and are pretty budget too!
Sugarmyylove
Started by Himra Minhaj, this brand is easily one of the most reliable skincare/haircare brands based in Chennai. Pamper the woman/women in your life with a curated hamper from Sugarmyylove that can include their 24K Gold Radiance Night Cream, African soap, Toxic Pack, cucumber gel, Red Wine soap bar, bath salts and more!
Pop It Out
Who wouldn't want cutesy and colourful phone cases and phone holders? Started by Pratiksha, this online brand sells pretty budget products. Superheroes, colourful glitters, celebrity prints and even personalised ones- they have a huge list of designs you can pick from. Their pop-holders are priced at INR 199 only.
Andhra Delicacy
Started by Sowjanya, this online snack brand sells some of the tastiest delicacies like mixture, gavvalu (a rice-based snack), paper sweet and more. Andhra Delicacy will take you a step closer to Andhra with every bite of their products. Also, isn't food the best gift one can receive?
Art By Nikkita
Nikkita is an art/mompreneur who is a graphic designer and her designs are #ohsorelatable. Stickers, wall art, notepads, bookmarks, table-top canvas, badges and more - there's plenty to choose from. She has Chennai-themed designs which are our fave. She has also released a few Women's Day-themed designs that you must totally check out on her IG handle.
Serendip Boutique
Serendip Boutique, founded by Poongothai Chandrahasan, is a high-end jewellery brand that we adore. This brand sells eclectic looking neck chains made by Srilankan Tamil women refugees that are also eco-friendly. They have semi-precious stone collections, earthy-looking metal beaded ones and luxury ones too! This can definitely be a great gift to the women in your lives.
Fat Box Company
Confused about what gift to buy? Don't fret! Fat Box Company, run by Fathima Shaw, will curate just the perfect one for you. Stationery, skincare, food products, hair care, accessories- name it and they will get it curated. You can also let them know your budget beforehand so that they can do the math and figure out the permutations and combinations of what can go into the fat box.
You & Iyal
Sustainable, zero-waste and chic! Started by Yogavarshini, the tote bags, steel straws and water bottles from this brand can be a long-lasting gift for the women in your lives. We especially love their tote bag with the bums of a baby elephant, panda and alpaca printed on it. It is priced at INR 150.
Andalt
Which girl doesn't love stoles? Andalt, started by Anu Ann Alex, makes naturally tied and dyed stoles in dreamy colours like lemon yellow, light green and blue that will steal your heart. They also make cutesy notebooks that you can check out!
Studio Takshak
Started by Vanditha Chakarvarthy, Studio Takshak is an online store that sells classy looking home decor products. We dig their Lakhana Vedi - a pen stand whose design is inspired by an elephant's ear. This is one of the high-end brands on this list but they are totally worth it.
Pachisi
Love wall-hangings? Get customised ones for the women in your lives from this brand. Started by Neha Murthy, this brand makes felt-based wall hangings and fabric board games that are vibrant and make an offbeat gift.
Blush By Namitha Sapkota
Started by Namitha, this make-over brand does a fine job with the services they offer- make-up, hair-dressing and draping. Wouldn't it be great to gift this experience to the women in your life this Women's Day? Book your appointment now!
Arture
Founded by Shivani Patel, Arture sells vegan wallets and handbags made of cork. High end, but can be that sustainable, durable and responsible gift for your woman!