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The best Diwali gifts for a sparkling festive season

21 Oct 2024 | | By Luxury London

Celebrate the festival of lights with gifts that shine bright

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Festive season is upon us. Your Halloween plans are lcoked in, Christmas is coming around the corner fast and sparkly, before we know it we’ll be raising a toast to New Year – but first comes Diwali. The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali (also known as Deepavali), is arguably one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, marking the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness. It also signifies the beginning of the new year in a lot of Indian regions.

Celebrated over five days, Diwali is a truly joyous occasion –  it’s a chance to spend quality time with friends and family and immerse yourself in tradition. Don your finest clothes, decorate your home with diyas (oil lamps), enjoy delicious food (home-cooked or indulged in at the best Indian restaurants), and exchange gifts for the ultimate celebration.

So whether you are off to a Diwali party or hosting one yourself, what better way to kickstart the occasion than with stunning Diwali gifts for your nearest and dearest? Traditionally presents were limited to sweets, dried fruits and gold as auspicious heartfelt tokens. But, as traditions evolve, so do gifting guidelines.

Need a little inspiration? We’ve curated an edit of beautiful gifts for Diwali 2024, many from South Asian-owned brands, so you know what you’re gifting is authentic and sure to impress.

The best Diwali gifts for her

Marigold Bandhani Print Kaftan Dress

Buying for someone still deciding on her Diwali outfit? Look to Kaanjj’s beautiful kaftan dress. Crafted from 100 per cent silk in a vibrant pink and orange palette, it’s made using a traditional bandhani tie-dye textile which originated in the Indian state of Gujarat over 5,000 years ago. A glamorous asymmetric one-shoulder style, with a side slit, hand-embroidered mirror and threadwork neckline detailing, it’s a real statement piece for the seasonal celebration. 

£249
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Misho halterneck body piece

Misho’s halterneck body piece is perfect for the woman who likes to make a statement. Designer Suhani Parekh drew inspiration from the coffee plantations of the Araku Valley in the Eastern Ghats of India for this particular collection. Handcrafted in 22 karat gold-plated bronze layered with black onyx stones, wear on its own, under a blazer, or over a crisp white shirt.

£740
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Forest Essentials magic of gold box

Forest Essentials products are grounded in Ayurvedic expertise. Considering gold’s auspicious associations with Diwali, the magic of gold box makes for an apt gift. Featuring the brand’s popular Soundarya collection, the products, spanning body oils, serums, cleansers, and creams, are enriched with 24 karat gold, ghee, and high-performance active ingredients to nourish and illuminate skin.

£120
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Indē Wild Luscious Locks Giftbox

The ultimate self-care set for your hair, treat your girlfriends (and maybe yourself) to Indē Wild’s Luscious Locks gift box for a spot of TLC. The set contains the brand’s award-winning Champi hair oil, which combines Ayurvedic actives with hydrating seed and nut oils for super nourishing and shiny results, as well as the Moonlight Scalp Serum to boost hair growth and volume.

£65
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Anatina Chaand Sitara mini hairpins

A gift as celestial as the wearer, Anatina’s Chaand Sitara hairpins are crafted with a moon and star silhouette, embellished with pearls, and polished to an antique finish. Perfect for Diwali parties, this set is sure to be a versatile showstopper for the festive season ahead as well.

£62
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Amrapali London multi-stone cuff

You can never go wrong with classic jewellery for a gift. Amrapali London celebrates the skillful craftsmanship of India’s artisans through this sterling silver cuff. Edged with gold-plated tips and filigree scrolls set with a combination of rose quartz, iolite, and blue topaz, the cuff is great for wearing on its own or stacked together.

£550
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The best Diwali gifts for him

SMR Days Embroidered Shirt

SMR Days’ embroidered shirt blends the founders’ global travel experience with heritage Indian craft. Handmade from cotton with a unique embroidered design, the shirt has a Grandad collar, chest pocket and buttoned cuffs for an effortlessly cool but laidback look. The ideal gift for someone looking for a contemporary option grounded in tradition. 

£102
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Kartik Research Baracuta Patchwork Jacket

This one’s for the street-style aficionados. Kartik Research’s multicoloured jacket has been handmade in India from a patchwork of quilted cotton and carefully embroidered to create a uniquely tactile piece. Ideal for fashion-conscious men keen to make a statement wherever they go. 

£615
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Story MFG Crochet Bucket Hat

Based in Britain and manufactured in India, Story MFG puts sustainability first. This bucket hat is made from naturally-dyed organic cotton and crocheted by hand into a unique wave design and emblazoned with the brand’s name. With its navy, blue and green hues, we’re pretty sure this is a seasonal must-have. 

£195
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Good Earth Kesya peacock cufflinks

There’s nothing as classic as a pair of cufflinks for the gentleman in your life. Good Earth’s Kesya peacock cufflinks are hand-painted in enamel and draw on regal Rajasthani motifs. Evoking royalty, the luxurious cufflinks are sure to be the talking point of any outfit.

£90
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The best Diwali gifts for the bar and table

DabbaDrop

Founded out of a need for quality South Asian takeaway food, DabbaDrop is a unique quintessentially Indian offering inspired by the tradition of taking a dabba (lunchbox) packed with a whole meal to school or work. DabbaDrop delivers an assortment of South Asian delicacies to be enjoyed weekly in a tin that can be swapped every week for a waste-free takeaway. A subscription to DabbaDrop will literally be the gift that keeps on giving.

£370
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Dishoom culinary hamper

Dishoom is undoubtedly one of the best-known Indian restaurants in London and its at-home range, including this hamper, is equally popular. A selection of goods, including the masala box, house chai, tea towel, signature incense, and Dishoom cookery book, is packed with love in a pretty blue box.

£90
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Rampur Jugalbandi No. 4 IPA Cask Whisky

Jugalbandi means ‘duet’ in Indian classical music. Indian distillery Rampur’s Jugalbandi No. 4 whisky, as the name suggests, is a perfect medley of two distinct flavour profiles. Aged in American bourbon barrels for floral and fruity notes, the whisky is finished in IPA casks for spicy malty undertones that leave a lingering taste. The perfect libation for a Diwali poker party, also check out the brand’s special Diwali Indian Spiced Manhattan for an easy bottled cocktail option.

£199
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Hapusa Gin

This one makes for a great party gift. Hapusa gin is made in India and counts local elements, like turmeric, mango, ginger, cardamom, gondhoraj limes and almonds, among its botanicals (in addition to juniper). With tangy and peppery undertones, it is sure to make a mean negroni.

£42.25
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Good Earth Bagheera Oval Tray

You’re sure to wow your hosts with Good Earth’s Bagheera tray. The oval iron tray comes in a bold design and is meticulously hand-painted by miniature artists from Rajasthan. Perfect for serving drinks and nibbles, we won’t blame you if you feel like keeping this one all to yourself.

£275
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Our Place Diwali Always Pan 2.0

The perfect gift for the cook in your life, Our Place’s Diwali collection will definitely cause a stir in the kitchen. Created in collaboration with cookbook author Radhi Devlukia-Shetty, the limited-edition pieces come in a clay colourway, inspired by South Asian clay pots and feature saffron-etched knobs to symbolise wealth and wellness. 

£130
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