So what if it’s low key this year? Diwali always calls for celebrations. Keeping wellness and health in mind, Team Viva suggests some thoughtful ideas to gift your loved ones
As is evident from the bustling markets of the city, people have taken the festivities amid the pandemic a bit too seriously to be even following the necessary precautions. Social distancing has certainly gone for a toss in Delhi’s markets. While last minute shopping could be hassling, why not go for online gifting and hampers for your loved ones? It will not only offer you a plethora of options but also prove to be safe in the current contagiously dangerous environment. Here are a few select options you can choose from to gift your loved ones this Diwali.
A gift that sustains
The newest addition to the 1983 Swatch collection is a SISTEM51 in bio-sourced materials, which can make for a very thoughtful gift. A black, classic watch with decorated dial that one can appreciate, it comes with a message, which is a real call to action — ‘Time is what you make of it’. The model only has 51 moving parts anchored to a single, central screw. Unlike the original Swatch, which featured a battery-powered quartz movement and a 34 mm case size, the SISTEM51 is a fully automatic watch, 41mm in size with an exceptional 90-hour power reserve.
The collection emphasises on Swatch’s new bio-source material technologies — with cases made out of a material extracted from the seeds of the castor plant, the first time such a material has been used in a mechanical watch, priced at Rs 12,045.
Another option that gives sustainability a chance is a gift hamper from The Earthen Urban. Founded in 2020, amid the pandemic by an environmentally-conscious woman entrepreneur, the hamper products are ethically sourced, up-cycled, cruelty-free, handmade by local artisans and undoubtedly, biodegradable. Well, an interesting fact about it? To give back to the fauna, a segment of its returns from the sales go to feed the stray dogs across New Delhi and look at reaching far and wide in days to come.
There are three hampers each with different kinds and sizes of scented soy wax candles in coconut bowl, plantable calendars, bamboo brushes, breathable cotton masks and a customised Diwali greeting on a seed paper. The quantity of the products range as per the price, which are Rs 599, Rs 999 and Rs 1699, respectively.
Health first
This Diwali, gift yourself and your loved ones good health and wellness with Fast&Up’s “immunity special” products. It offers a range of hampers with different immunity boosting antioxidant multivitamins. One of them also include the N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) to help boost the lung immunity and fight air pollution by enhancing one’s lung’s ability to become stronger to fight the Coronavirus. The other hampers include the detox capsules with Active Greens and Vitamin C, Curcumin and comes in various flavours like mango, orange and Ghana chocolate.
For the perfect party
The Jameson Blockbuster Pack by Pernod Ricard is all your friends need for a great start to the festival. The pack contains the essentials for an ultimate house party — two bottles of Jameson, the triple distilled, twice as smooth, Irish whiskey with a well-rounded flavour; a Jenga set; and a deck of playing cards to set a perfect house party.
Well, a yet another thoughtful consideration is the ‘I Wolf You’ crate by Occasionally Silly. The hamper includes Jacob’s Creek Red Wine, Cabernet Shiraz; a pair of rose gold wine glasses; 4700 BC gourmet popcorns; a Mazel Tov scented candle; ceramic oil diffuser; two ocean fragrance oils; and two tea light candles. The hamper comes in a wooden tray handcrafted by local artisans. With the product code as OSIWY, the hamper is priced at Rs 4,099.
Basket of goodness
The Diwali hamper by The Imperial brings tons of treats and gifts from chocolates to gourmet favourites for your loved ones. The hamper offers a wide range of carefully selected eats, handpicked to create lasting pleasures and to bring back cheer in the lives of your family and friends. It includes banana bread, plum cake, chocolates, Mustard and raspberry gourmet, cheese straws, olive jar, granola bars, Whole wheat Pasta, mix nut bottle and capers and more to make your Diwali simply delightful and memorable. The hampers are available at 1911 Restaurant and are priced at Rs 6,000 plus taxes.
Right for a revamp
This Diwali, renovate, decorate, and revamp not just your home but also your and your friends’ kitchens with Le Creuset’s range of cookware and kitchen tools. It brings you products that help you celebrate life and brighten up your kitchen with their vibrant hues, just like Diwali. The collection offers enamelled cast iron cookware, multi-ply stainless steel, toughened non-stick, and bakeware, along with a range of wine accessories. The prices for the products range from Rs 750 to Rs 42,000.
