Elevate your Diwali gifting with these unique ideas

For the Sentimental

KINTSUGI KIT

Kintsugi, the centuries-old Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer and powdered gold, celebrates beauty in imperfections. Rather than disguising cracks, Kintsugi highlights them, transforming broken pieces into something unique and more valuable than before. While the artform takes years to master, a kintsugi kit offers everything needed for an amateur to embrace this mindful practice at home. The kit includes lacquer, gold powder, brushes and bamboo mixing sticks, allowing the repairer to artfully mend any broken yet sentimental ceramic object. A thoughtful gift that encourages reflection and celebrates resilience.

Price ₹2,121; available on Etsy

For the Collector

REGENCY METAMORPHIC BAR, Pooranawalla

Open up the tabletop and out pops a fully stocked bar! This Regency-period mahogany metamorphic bar is completely fitted with crystal glass and barware. “Interestingly, these metamorphic bars were often found in the private offices of lawyers, where after weighted discussions with important clients, a little alcoholic beverage was offered to calm and relax any jittery nerves,” shares Jacinta Krishnamoorthy, founder of Pooranawalla. A treasure trove of heritage objets, furniture and art, her space is a time-travelling gem for any collector or culture vulture eager to discover more on period pieces and their history.

Price on request; enquiries via Instagram @pooranawalla

For the Foodie

A DESSERT DATE, Magazine St. Kitchen

As an expansive 2,500-square-foot experiential kitchen, Magazine St. Kitchen opens up as a space for discovering meals from chefs across the globe, along with culinary workshops and events. For a memorable Diwali experience, treat a loved one or go with your BFF to a dough-lightful dessert-making workshop led by pastry chef Daphimanroi, founder of The Flourists. This hands-on class will guide you through baking a decadent peach pie, followed by a round of refreshments and a drink.

Price ₹6,000 per couple; on October 26 from 7 to 10:30 pm. Book at foodmatters.in

For the Spiritualist

TILAKA DIYA, Eeshaan Kashyap for Sarita Handa

Inspired by the sacred tika—a symbolic mark of devotion and protection made on the forehead with kumkum—this diya represents purity and sanctity of light. Designed by Eeshaan Kashyap for Sarita Handa, the hand-crafted piece reimagines the traditional diya for a modern home—bridging India's rich artistic heritage with contemporary design. Its cast brass construction, with a gloss finish, draws inspiration from the brilliance of a single flame, symbolising hope, reverence and spiritual illumination.

Price ₹2,550

For the Creative

CREATIVE WORKSHOPS, General Items
General Items—co-founded by Tiipoi’s Spandana Gopal and sourcing consultant Malini Malik—is a charming design store and an occasional gallery with a collection of thoughtfully selected homeware, décor and stationery, and community-driven experiences. The duo regularly host two kinds of workshops: ‘Meet the Maker’, where creators of the products showcased in the store (such as Mumbai-based ceramic artist Tosha Jagad) lead hands-on classes; and ‘Sundays at General Items’, which invites non-stocking creatives such as chefs and tablescape artists to demonstrate their craft, often weaving the store’s products into their work. These workshops are designed to cultivate a sense of community, where participants not only learn new skills but also connect with fellow attendees, creating an intimate and welcoming environment that extends beyond the store’s bright red doors.

For the Mixologist

FILTR MARTINI by Stranger & Sons and Subko

The FILTR Martini is a bold, ready-to-drink cocktail created through a collaboration between Stranger & Sons and Subko Coffee. Drawing inspiration from the iconic South Indian Filter Coffee tradition, the drink reimagines the classic espresso martini with a uniquely Indian twist. Born from a shared passion for elevating local ingredients, this collaboration blends Subko’s meticulously sourced coffee with Stranger & Sons’ craft gin for a frothy cocktail that balances depth and rich flavour in one quirkily designed bottle.

Price ₹2,999 in Maharashtra and ₹2,120 in Goa