Gift Local: This Diwali, Shower Your Loved Ones With These Awesome Gifts

You cannot even imagine that there is a tiny art studio hidden in an alley of Shukrawarpeth which is a go-to destination for all your home-decor art and prop needs. Carousel, a city-gem is about all fancy and pretty things for your loved ones. Hooks, theme-wall arts, ornate trunks, trays, dairies, notepads, magnets, personalised calendars- you name it and Carousel will have it for under INR 500. We suggest you check-out their gift kits which are priced at just INR 800, that consist of eight of these themed pieces. Read our recommendation here. 

Kolhapuris are the kind of footwear which completes a perfect festive look. Embrace royalty and check out the beautiful mojdis and kolhapuris from Chappers in Aundh. A homegrown footwear label, it designs and sells the classiest kolhapuris for men and women, starting at INR 2000. What are you waiting for? Get a pair customised for your loved ones (and yourself too!) and add to their festive look. Know more here. 

No look is complete without beautiful jewellery. We found a hidden gem in the city that sells beautiful jewellery at unbelievable prices. INKLIME - an online store is known to give a modern touch to temple jewellery. Starting at INR 100, you will find a vast collection of toe rings, finger rings, jhumkas, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, all made of different metals and alloys. Starting at INR 399, take a look at their temple statement pieces to add glamour to your fusion wardrobes. Know more here.

Hailing from Tripura, Pushpita Aheibam has given the good old pickles and jams from her brand Pushpita's, an organic and North Eastern twist. Try the spicy Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Chillies) pickle as well as the Bamboo-shoot pickle which are a North Eastern speciality and start at INR 200. If you are a non-vegetarian, we suggest you indulge in prawns as well as fish pickles. This festive season, customise your hampers and get yummy jams, flavoured oils and North-Eastern pickle combos. Read more about her creations here. 

Tucked away in a quaint building on the Wakad-Hinjewadi road, Fulcrum Home Decor is a  hidden gem of a furniture and lifestyle store we bet you didn’t know about. You must attend the Diwali pop-up at the studio where you can find a variety of home decor items such as cushions, art pieces, centre-pieces, candles, frames etc. Not just that, get organic scrubs, salts, butters bottled up in pretty little, fancy jars. You can also have a look at the chocolates they have. Up your fashion game with chunky festive accessories to match your outfits.

Vegan leather- yes, you heard it right. Check out the much leather-like, glossy textured and tough durability bags, wallets & accessories from Smartstylez, a classy store on Bibwewadi-Kondhwa Road, that manufactures trendy yet eco-friendly merchandise without using leather. While you can check-out different types of bags, they also have some classy gift-hampers starting at just INR 300. Maybe the name Gowma will ring a bell. Know more about it here. 

They say, 'If you love someone, let them sleep.' Here's an idea to shower them with an even greater affection. Add comfort to their sleeping regimen with bedding and linen from Quilting Tree, an exclusive store on NIBM road in Mohammedwadi that manufactures its own quilts. You can check out more than 200 varieties of hand-made quilts that are super-comfy and very pretty here. Apart from quilts, the store has some really cute pillows in different shapes for kids as well.

Satvik Spirit is a wonderful local, hemp-based lifestyle brand that handcrafts wellness oils. Since the year 2020 emphasises on the need and importance of self-care and pampering, why not gift these oils to your loved ones, this Diwali? They have handcrafted a special gift box that comprises vials of 5 fragrances and it costs INR 779! Read more about the oils here.

Are you a fan of personalised gifting and love curating amazing products for your loved ones? Head to Brownombre Stores where they can encase your gifts in beautiful boxes and hampers. If you are a fan of wooden hampers, check out the wooden box gifts from here and add class to your gift hampers. You can also let them know about their requirements, and get personalised cases too!

This festive season, gift your loved ones something classy. We found a label that has redefined the art of Kantha embroidery. Specialising in kantha embroidery stoles and silk dupattas with kantha work, Ruisa is a homegrown label that has everything elegant. They also customise sustainable fashion apparel. Be it kurtis, suits or fancy dupattas and stoles, you can find it all here. Starting at INR 1200, the stoles will make for a perfect gift.

We have given you enough options but if you are still looking for more, check out this superb festive shopping collection of gifting and decor on Shop LBB.