Sweets, gold, chocolates are as passé as the quintessential soan papdi. It is time to up your game with some unconventional presents this festive season. By Team Viva
People have usually confined themselves to conventional ideas for gifting on Diwali — most common examples being soan papdi and chocolates. However, it’s time for some change. From protein-based cookies, e-vouchers, cufflinks and accessories to handcrafted sweets and eco-friendly hampers — there are newer options available to celebrate your valuable bond this festive season.
Protein-packed treats
Diwali means sweets, and a piling up of kilos. But then, you can make health and festivities go hand in hand. Rather than a sugar rush one can pick up a special gift box by Myprotein which contains baked protein cookie, protein brownie and protein flapjack and a mini-shaker. The protein cookie is a vegan-friendly treat with added dark chocolate chunks. The brownie is another treat with 22.5 g protein mixed with the goodness of chocolate, making it an ideal on-the-go snack.
For those who are nuts, there is always California walnuts which offer a perfect blend of nutrition and sweetness every festive celebration deserves. Walnuts provide an excellent source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acid and a handful of walnuts also offers 4 gm of protein along with 2 gm of fibre.
Accessories
Gifting jewellery has been a trend but customers are now moving towards pieces which are trendier and more practical. The silver brooch by Mia (Tanishq) is perfect for the woman who has a quirky side and isn’t afraid to think out of the box and take risks.
For men. what can be better than a pair of cufflinks by Corneliani? Made of brass and silver and in a varied of shapes like rectangle, oval and round.
Digital gift vouchers
The gifting market in India is estimated to soar to $30 billion in the next four years out of which $400 million would be digital gifts. With everyone becoming tech-savvy, it is not surprising that the gifting trend is moving towards digital. So one can go beyond traditional gifting of physically wrapped mementos and sweets that are now a passe’ to personalised and digitised gifting.
GyFTR, an e-gift company offers digital gift vouchers to facilitate instant gifting and redemption. Such gift cards enhance the recipient’s experience as they have an element of freedom of choice.
Chocolates
Chocolates have been the most usual gift during festivities but Fabelle Exquisite, the home-grown luxury chocolate brand from ITC Ltd, is acclaimed for creating an unparalleled experiences. They have limited edition Fabelle Trinity - Truffles Extraordinaire range which brings alive the cycle of life represented by the creator, nurturer and destroyer in a box of unique handcrafted truffles, each representing a concept.
Eco-friendly Diwali hampers
While Diwali hampers are usual but it is eco friendly ones which are the need of the hour. The ones by Crowne Plaza have wines, gourmet food items, roasted dry fruits, flavoured teas, beautiful Ganesha idol sets and designer candles and diyas, all of which do not add to the pollution overload. They have curated five hampers named around the precious stones — Emerald, Sapphire, Pearl, Opal and Topaz to suit various preferences and pockets.
The hampers curated by Chambers at Taj Mahal answer several needs. There is one for kids, an exclusive organic hamper, Season’s Greetings and Festive Surprise among others. These include an array of culinary gifts, handcrafted candles, limited edition accessories, luxury beauty essentials, exotic crystal ware, writing instruments by Mont Blanc, cufflinks and premium stoles by Taj Khazana and much more. From silver plated Ganesh idol, to beautifully presented Swarovski Champagne tulips and latest edition Apple Watch Series V to Forest Essentials Soundarya 24k Gold Kit and the finest balsamic pearls, this royal hamper is a dream encapsulated in a box this Diwali.
Travel packages
For the travel junkie, what better gift than being allowed to take off on the Diwali weekend? Shoes on loose, a travel company can create some special memories to fascinating travel destinations recommended by the company including Europe, Bali, Dubai and Thailand. The best part? The best-discounted offers do not end with the festival and are on till October 27.
