There’s an art to Diwali gifting that goes beyond mithai ka dabba diplomacy. Anyone can show up with the standard gold-ribboned box of kaju katli, but real players walk into a party with the sort of gift that makes people pause mid-tequila-and-soda and say, “Wait, where did you get that?”
So this year, we’ve done the hard work for you. From sculptural Swarovski gazelles to cult candles, from whisky in haute couture bottles to socks that say you know your subculture references, we’ve rounded up the gifts that hit all the right notes—thoughtful, chic, a little unexpected.
Here’s your arsenal for surviving (and winning) Diwali party season.
Nicobar Ele Palm Lanterns (Set of 2)
Sometimes you don’t need to reinvent the wheel, you just need to make candlelight interesting. These iron and rattan lanterns are playful yet sophisticated, one etched with palms, the other with elephants. Perfect for balconies, corners, or that one relative’s house that insists on using tube lights during dinner.
Price: ₹4,500
Entisi Grandeur Chocolate Hamper
Founded by Nikki Thakker in 2017, Entisi redefined India’s luxury chocolate scene with artisanal, small-batch confections. And this Grandeur Basket is basically a Versace mansion in cocoa form. Hand-painted bonbons, pralines, cookies, macarons, spreads… if Willy Wonka went luxe and got himself a stylist, this would be it.
Price: ₹10,700
Nappa Dori Candle Care Kit
Maybe gift this to the friend who won’t shut up about their Diptyque collection. A snuffer, lighter, and wick trimmer—all dressed up in Nappa Dori’s chic packaging.
Price: ₹5,200
Pottery Barn Faux Chambray Finger Coral
A coral sculpture for the coffee table. No, it’s not subtle, and it looks like something you picked up after a dive in Maldives. This really adds a splash of coastal cool to someone’s home.
Price: ₹13,500
Good Earth Tangerine Side Plates (Set of 4)
For the hostess who thinks charcuterie boards are passé. This is fne bone china, rimmed with 24k gold.
Price: ₹18,500
Swarovski African Sunset Gazelle Kito
Nothing says “I didn’t come to play” like gifting a crystal gazelle with 377 hand-cut facets. Swarovski captures Africa’s warm hues in Kito, a sleek gazelle figurine with 377 facets and gold-tone horns. It’s dramatic, gold-horned, and absolutely unnecessary—precisely why they’ll love it.
Price: ₹30,400 (discounted)
Shivan & Narresh Izu Juno Rondelle Tray
This is a bold mix between serve-ware and art. The bold print tray comes with its own wooden stand and chic box packaging.
Price: ₹8,950
The Bar Collective Boulder Drink Dispenser
Imagine pouring whisky from a chunk of stone. That’s this. A natural boulder with a brass tap. Ridiculously cool, slightly impractical, and exactly what someone’s bar cart has been missing.
Price: ₹12,995
Lladro The Guest Sculpture (Indigo Blue)
A collector’s piece, designed by Jaime Hayon. Small, sculptural, and unapologetically the talk of the party. This is the kind of thing that lives on a credenza.
Price: ₹32,000
Seva Medley Candle (Berries, Rose Gold)
Sometimes all you need is a candle that looks like modern art and smells like a forest after champagne. This one nails both.
Price: ₹3,500
Ira Udaipur Ad Astra Ice Bucket
Angels dance around the rim of this celestial bucket. Over the top? Absolutely. But when you’re clinking sundowner cocktails, subtlety doesn’t make the cut.
Price: ₹35,500
Khoya Mithai High Tea Hamper
For the traditionalist with taste. Mithai, masala tea, nuts, kachoris, even a brass stand to serve them on.
Price: ₹6,850
Manam Chocolate Indulgence Boxes
These boxes come in 12, 24, or a monster 64-piece set. It’s chocolate theatre, meant to be passed around like a deck of cards at a Diwali party.
Price: ₹2,000 onwards
Diptyque Figuier Hourglass Diffuser
Flip it, and for the next hour your living room smells like a Mediterranean fig grove at noon. If the host lights agarbattis, this is the antidote.
Price: Price on request
Budan One Touch Coffee Machine
One button and you get coffeehouse-level espresso. Works with both pods and ground coffee.
Price: ₹13,999
Cumin Co. Cookware (Festive Edit)
Enamel-coated Dutch ovens and pans in India-inspired shades: Moringa green, Kulhad rust, Sarso yellow. Practical, stylish, and the sort of gift that might actually be used every day.
Price: From ₹1,799
The Glen Grant 18-Year-Old
If you’re gifting whisky, don’t show up with a basic bottle. Glen Grant’s 18-Year is rich, complex, and polished.
Price: ₹10,950
Brunello Cucinelli Playing Cards Set
Leather box, watercolour seed suits, handmade in Solomeo. This is how billionaires play Teen Patti.
Forest Essentials Diwali Gift Box
Body care that smells like saffron, lime, and oudh. It’s skincare meets luxury spa meets old-world Ayurveda. Always a safe bet.
Price: ₹2,999 onwards
Rahul Mishra x Johnnie Walker Blue Label (Limited Edition)
Fashion meets whisky. Haute couture meets heritage Scotch. The bottle itself is a work of art—though let’s be honest, it won’t last the night.
Price: ₹20,000
Gully Labs Asmani Blue Socks
Because even socks can be cool when they’re designed in a really funky way. Easy, affordable, and the perfect plus-one gift when you don’t want to show up empty-handed.
Price: ₹799
Ikonic Me Aura Foot Massager
Sometimes the best gift is giving someone’s feet the vacation they can’t book right now. This foot massager has heat, pressure points, and Shiatsu techniques.
Price: ₹12,500
Hermès Avalon Pillow
Woven in Scotland, inspired by Arthurian legend. No one needs this pillow, which is exactly why everyone wants it.
Price: ₹1,28,000 (Shop at The Culture Circle)
Mosey Handwash & Body Wash Set
You really can't go wrong with a bath and body set. Throw in geranium and eucalyptus and your host's guest bathroom is now a party.
Price: ₹4,000
Ohria Ayurveda Foot Kansa & Amrit Ras Foot Balm Combo
This is one of those self-care things that one won’t buy for themselves, but will use it if they have it, you know? The Kansa wand helps release tension and improve circulation, while the Amrit Ras balm (with almond oil, kokum butter, and cedarwood) soothes and softens tired feet. It’s a small, thoughtful way to gift someone actual rest.
Price: ₹3,950
Decoaura Dream Calming & Relaxing Perfume Room Spray
This is a luxury pick for the homebody. This toxin-free, pet-friendly room spray blends lavender, moonflower, and white musk for a clean, calming scent that lingers. Perfect for when you want your space to smell like you actually have your life together.
Price: ₹1,800
Oberoi Lotus Gift Hamper
I mean, it’s difficult to go wrong with this one. French press? Check. Coffee? Of course. Nicobar coasters, brass containers, toran, diyas, cookies, almonds — it’s Diwali in a box, curated like only Oberoi can. It’s when you really don’t want to think about it too much and just be done.
Price: ₹21,000
