Gifts. A form of love language for many. A serotonin boost for some. Birthdays, anniversaries, small achievements, big achievements, weddings – there's a gift for everything and every moment. It might get a little tough to choose what you want to give or where you can buy things that you know your circle will love. As always, we have a list of gift studios, stores and shops that just make gifting ideas and the art of gifting easier. Scroll, read and bookmark these places to plan it all out!
Stuck On What To Gift? Try These 11 Stores In Kolkata
Overview
Here Are The Best Gifting Studios & Stores
Chamba Lama
It’s the shop to go to if you’re interested in shopping for intricate silver jewellery. Full of colourful necklaces, bracelets and earrings. The rest of the walls are covered with silver and metal jewellery, curios can be found in unexpected corners and brass lamps hang from the ceiling. For most of us, this was the shop we went to in our early teens to buy our first pair of silver earrings. There is so much variety here – tiny silver tops starting from INR 120!
Timing: 11 AM - 8:30 PM
Contact: 09903490968
Price: INR 100 onwards
Facebook: Chamba Lama
Instagram: @chamba_lama
Google Rating: 4.4/5
Gifts N Greetings
It feels as though you have entered the world of everything home and decor-related, with everything from idols to small dolls, showpieces, and various décor items. It is the thought that counts when it comes to gift giving and we like how you may buy things here for just INR 100! You should definitely have a look at their assortment of teacups, spoons, cutlery sets, and other items with dragon-themed artwork.
Timing: 11 AM - 8 PM. Closed on Sundays
Contact: 08017355732
Price: INR 350 onwards
Facebook: Gifts "n" Greetings
Google Rating: 4.3/5
Qrator
Qrator has home decor pieces, from vases to clocks to crockery sets, that you won't find anywhere else. Every item or collection has a backstory. Selected works by internationally recognised painters can be seen in this museum-style store on Park Street. If you are interested in adding some historical artefacts to your home or are an art enthusiast, you should definitely visit here.
Timing: 10 AM - 4:30 PM. Closed on Sundays
Contact: 09830300268
Facebook: Qrator
Instagram: @qrator_exclusive
Google Rating: 4.6/5
All Things Bite Sized
Now that we found All Things Bite Sized, this online chocolate brand uses premium cocoa and each of its bars comes with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Buy chocolates based on type, such as dark, single origin, milk, white and vegan. Dig into sinful single origins with the All Things Water, All Things Tropical or All Things Monday. You can also buy chocolate boxes such as the gourmet truffles or a box of 5 chocolate bonbons for gifting purposes.
Timing: 24 hour online store
Price: INR 600 onwards
Facebook: All Things Bite Sized
Instagram: @allthingsbitesized
Google Rating: NA
The Gift Studio
What makes them awesome? Well, they blend tasty treats with exquisite packaging to create a unique present. They have favourites for cheese enthusiasts, home bakers, coffee drinkers, chocolate lovers, passionate cooks, and more! What better way to celebrate a birthday, welcome in the new year, throw a holiday party, or mark a significant event? Your order is delivered on the same day of the purchase as well if you place an order online.
Timing: 8 AM - 9 PM
Contact: 08880077745
Price: INR 350 onwards
Facebook: The Gift Studio
Instagram: @thegiftstudioofficial
Google Rating: 4.6/5
Rajaniklal Sales Pvt Ltd
The vividly coloured ceramic pottery is the first image that comes to mind when you hear the word Rajaniklal. It is perhaps the sole business that makes ceramicware which is both oven- and microwave-resistant. Being among the first companies to offer handcrafted ceramic dinnerware and home décor produced from safe, food-grade materials is what sets Rajaniklal apart.
Timing: 10:30 AM - 7 PM. Closed on Sundays
Contact: 08697731770
Price: INR 300 onwards
Facebook: Rajaniklal Sales
Instagram: @rajaniklal
Google Rating: 4.1/5
TATHA
Located inside Samant Chauhan Studio, TATHA is India's first plant stem cell skincare and wellness brand. The Kesar Ittar, where each strand is gently dried and infused with saffron and sandalwood; the Bela Ittar is just as intoxicating – created using the bhapka distillation method. The De-Tan Serum has elements of Pyrus Malus and Vigna Radiata reducing sun damage and pigmentation, while the TATHA Facelift Mask, having Centella Asiatica plant stem cells, Alpha Arbutin, Allantoin and extracts of Scutellaria and Peony roots, keeps the skin hydrated!
Timing: 10 AM - 8 PM
Contact: +917011713690
Price: INR 1,000 onwards
Facebook: Tatha
Instagram: @tathalife
Google Rating: NA
Miniso
It's no less than a dream store for anyone. They have two new branches – one in Mani Square and another in City Centre 2. From the Mani Square store, get your hands on organisers, table mats, flip-flops, deodorant, cutlery, and candles, all under INR 5,000. If you visit the store in City Centre 2, pick a cart and buy wallets, chic and minimalist shoulder bags, nail colours, hair clips, purses, floor mats, mini perfumes, wall hooks, and make-up, all under INR 8,000. Gifts from Miniso are so cute; we are obsessed!
Timing: 11 AM - 10:30 PM
Contact: +918800193262
Price: INR 150 onwards
Facebook: Miniso
Instagram: @minisoindia
Google Rating: 4.9/5
The Lavender Label
Gorgeous bouquets and flower boxes to tea hampers, candle sets, perfumes and toys, The Lavender Label will do it for you. Curated for the bride-to-be. Anniversaries, birthdays for bridesmaids or the bride. Check out the luxury flower bouquets and boxes. All sourced from Bangalore, you can make a bespoke bouquet here with your fave lilies, chrysanthemums, roses and others. The Lavender Label will also help you gift wrap and pack the gifts in the prettiest way.
Timing: 10 AM - 8 PM
Contact: 09874558861
Price: INR 1,300 onwards
Facebook: The Lavender Label
Instagram: @thelavenderlabelofficial
Google Rating: 3.9/5
Wellbeing Nutrition
Anyone in your circle happen to be a fitness freak or go to the gym daily? Why not gift them a hamper full of Wellbeing Nutrition's best items? Melts®, which are fast-acting oral nutrition strips that dissolve on the tongue, effervescent tablets, gummies, and the recently introduced Slow Release capsules for daily nutrients are just a few of the convenient formats that it pioneered. Wellbeing sets itself apart from generic pill manufacturers by fusing cutting-edge natural ingredients with top-notch technology.
Timing: 24 hour online store
Contact: +919326913433
Price: INR 800 - INR 4,500 onwards
Facebook: Wellbeing Nutrition
Instagram: @wellbeing.nutrition
Google Rating: NA
Twigs And Tales
Roses or lilies, macaroons or mousse, they will assemble a gift box according to your choice (or need). Sourcing products from all over India, their gift boxes have an exquisite design and a unique touch to them. You can send in your own requests for things from around Kolkata and they will arrange it for you. You can also call for Theobroma brownies, guys! We know you just want to gift these boxes to yourselves now!!!!
Timing: 8 AM - 5:30 PM. Closed on Sundays
Contact: 09830335993
Price: INR 300 onwards
Facebook: Twigs And Tales
Instagram: @twigsandtales
Google Rating: 4.2/5
