Playing Secret Santa? Here's An Awesome Gifting Guide Under INR 500

If your Santee is an art fanatic, there is nothing more creative than gifting them a set of watercolour calligraphy brush pen set. The product is a thoughtful present, has utility, helps an artist draw beautiful fonts and is priced under INR 500. My Stationery in Camp has a great collection that you must check out. This three-storeyed paradise even has planners and pocket notebooks that you can buy!

If your Santee is a bag hoarder, search no more. Shop till you drop for chic sling bags and totes from Her N She, a bag store in Aundh and Pimpri. They have amazing deals and discounts running throughout the year and we got two stylish slings for INR 500 only. There are cute compact mirrors, rings, shades and a lot of pretty accessories apart from bags. Read about our bag loot here.  

If rustic French is your aesthetic, you will love the handcrafted decoupage boxes from Craffeteria by Pradnya. These boxes act as perfect storage containers for stationery, jewellery and other knick-knacks. She also handcrafts other decoupage items such as frames, coasters, designer bottles, etc. Prices start at INR 350. Check out more here.

Pintor is a quirky decor and stationery brand by illustrator Bhairavi Khot. Check out the online store and buy doodled knick-knacks, stationery, home decor items, luggage tags, and a lot more. She handcrafts everything from bookmarks, fridge magnets, calendars, keychains, coasters, pin badges to notepads. The prices start at 99 only and you get a bunch of things, all under INR 500! Read more here. 

This homegrown brand is super-duper stylish pocket-squares and lapel pins for men. They are also into handcrafting bow ties for men as well as pets. Shop for colourful lapel pins for INR 279 only and the pocket squares cost INR 500! We bet you'll fall for the stylish prints and designs on these. Read more about Code Knot here. 

Who doesn't love food? Shop for authentic homemade North-Eastern pickles such as Bhoot jolokia chilli, bamboo shoot, pork, fish, prawns and even chicken pickles from Pushpita's, a homegrown artisanal pickle and spread brand. She also makes yummy and fresh fruit preserves that are not only made using organic and natural ingredients but are completely preservative-free. You can also get infused oil bottles. Everything is homemade using natural food items and you can ask her to make a hamper for gifting. Check out our piece.

If you love personalised gifts, Arnelsmommy is the right brand for you. They custom-make passport holders, printed wallets, and beautiful pouches. The passport holders start at INR 375 and bear your name and preferred charms. Currently, they operate online, and to place your orders, you need to DM them or simply dial them up. Check out our article here. 

If you want to check out more cool options, simply shop at this virtual Christmas Bazaar. Find loads of gifting options as per your budget from fabulous local brands.