A 2025 Gift Directory
From Japanese mithai mochi to hand-embroidered cigarettes, bpb’s gift list is getting curiouser and curiouser. It’s a new season! Download the list as a PDF here.
From Japanese mithai mochi to hand-embroidered cigarettes, bpb’s gift list is getting curiouser and curiouser. It’s a new season! Download the list as a PDF here.
Five years ago at the height of the pandemic, Pallavee Duggall, a graduate from the London School Of Economics, began spotlighting sourdough. But unlike most other home bakers, she grew her passion for commercial yeast-free bread into a full-blown company, which today offers everything from sourdough scones to sourdough babka, all gut healthy bakes delivered across Mumbai and in some instances, pan-India. Beauty & the yeast!
Shop at www.helloweirdough.in, 9653676990, Instagram, start at Rs 500.
Growing up, hosting at home meant ten different desserts on the table for The Tuck Shop founder Namrata, who carries this “abundance and joy” into her business. Also inspired by Enid Blyton - remember how you longed for treats from those tuck boxes in the Mallory Towers series? - The Tuck Shop’s desserts range from flans with jewel-like fruit arrangements and silken berry panacottas to rich chocolate walnut puddings topped with Maltesers. Excellent for Diwali drama - a phirni perfumed with pure rose extract and crowned with pistachios and rose petals.
DM on Instagram to order, 9867275557, start at Rs 1,600.
A special shout out to our forever favourites: Pistabarfi, Eighth by Anurita, Maska Bakery, Bombay Sweet Shop, Deliciae. Ask after their festive specials and you’ll thank us later.
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It’s hard not to make our language flowery when we’re reporting on Sancha’s Tea Stories - high quality teas built with botanicals like wild rose, lavender, peppermint and chamomile flowers. Packed in boxes etched with flora and sometimes accompanied by silver tea accessories, these gifts evoke an evening garden party in Shimla. Find the full Tea Stories collection here.
Shop at sanchatea.com, boutiques in Bandra (8882274237), Phoenix Palladium (8882418809) & Kala Ghoda (40020852), Instagram, Rs 999 for Tea Stories Gift Box.
Gorgeous bar with gorgeous drinks, amazing location, the crunchiest fattoush salad in Bombay: it’s no wonder that Rue Du Liban hits every time, whether you’re looking for a cozy date spot or a restaurant for your next noisy family dinner. A yummy amalgamation of Levantine traditions, the dishes here are to die for - and travel super well, which makes them a perfect choice for your next high tea. We love the Hummus Beiruty, Rokakat cheese rolls, Kharouf Shank and Manakeesh Zatar.
Visit www.rueduliban.in or 43, Sassoon Building, Forbes St, Kala Ghoda, Fort, 7045000014 / 7045000015, Instagram.
It’s no coincidence that this baker’s name - Noor - means light, a word that describes both, her bright bakes and her expertly light vanilla sponge that’s layered with whipped cream from France and fresh and sweet blueberries to create a vibrant, fruity dessert that’s made for sharing. PS: switch to their rich, rich chocolate-caramel tart if Diwali = cheat days.
Call 7045542681 to order, Instagram, Rs 2,200.
Say “moshi moshi” to this mochi mochi! Inspired by Indian mithais, MochiCo makes the Japanese delicacy walk through the Diwali door, bringing us mithai-inspired mochis. Think Coconut Barfi, Maghai Paan, Rose Raspberry and more that are free of eggs and preservatives; ask after their vegan options as well. These are beautifully packaged and such fun to gift! If you’d rather stick to the non-desi flavours, there’s a brand new Mochi Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich that will make your heart melt.
Order via Whatsapp at 9820403880, Instagram, boxes of 4 & 9 start at Rs 840.
After last year’s viral rain drop flower jellies, star restaurateur Aditi Dugar continues the annual tradition of collaborating with a world class chef on a world class Diwali treat. This season, chef Dej Kewkacha, Asia’s Best Pastry Chef, 2025, has created barfis that resemble rangoli patterns, tied up in festive green and red boxes. Available in four flavours – Raspberry Rose, Tamarind Chilli, Hazelnut Dark Chocolate, Matcha Coconut. Vegan options available as well.
DM Masque on Instagram.
Le Pure blends European chocolate artistry with Indian festive warmth. Founded by chocolatier Vibha Jhunjhunwala, the brand’s 2025 Diwali Collection features opulent hampers like Vintage Grandeur, Vintage Luxe, Prosperity, and Abundance. From symbolic Tola Gold Bar chocolates to gourmet dragées and festive touches, each hamper is a gift that keeps on giving.
Shop at lepure.in or call 8181865865 for bulk orders or special customisations, Instagram, start at Rs 699.
Call the chic lads and ladies over at Ladurée and they will send a sweet, sweet cart that serves a delicate assortment of petit fours, macarons, Eugénie and a showstopper of a macaron pyramid. A manual macaron! To complement the cart, Ladurée can also do lounge and grazing menus for more intimate events, serving finger sandwiches, cake, canapes, tea, coffee and more.
Call 8988888822 for inquiries.
Because a gift-tea > giftee. It will be received with open arms and hearts, Dancing Leaf’s luxury gift collection that pairs top quality tea with kulhars and tea cups etched with 24 karat gold, tea caddies and double walled cups. The tea itself is fragrant with roses, fennel, Egyptian mint, magnolia, apple, cinnamon, jasmine, cranberry…depending on what you choose. A perfect present for you and your millennial friends who’ve quit alcohol.
Shop at www.dancingleaftea.com, 9821655443, Instagram, start at Rs 950.
Because who doesn’t love a pile of gorgeous little Almond Florentines? Or super buzzy (and yummy) pistachio kunafa, prettily packaged for the festive season? Order all these and more from Chocolove, who’ve geared up for the festive season with a mountain of truffles, bon bons and other treats.
Shop at chocolove.in or visit 401, Ramakrishna Chambers, Linking Road, Khar west, 9820735358 / 8104142686, Instagram, start at Rs 500.
Chef Bianca’s lifelong quest for the perfect ice cream cake led her to Le Cordon Bleu (London), School for European Pastry (Mumbai) and Carpigiani Gelato University (Bologna). But her taste buds weren’t done travelling yet. A search for top quality ingredients took her to single origin chocolate vendors in France and the Idukki hills; and vanilla bean farms in Madagascar and Kerala. The result is a range of delicious ice cream, cake and ice cream cake. A heart-melt thanks to Blanchette for their Diwali edit, which includes Filter Coffee Tiramisu, Vanilla Tres Leche and Chocolate Cake in tulip-lined tins, which are great for gifting.
Visit www.blanchette.in, Order via Whatsapp at 9136105835, Instagram, start at Rs 1,600 for 600 gms.
Want acai-hued, heart shaped pasta with white polka dots? How about evil eye ravioli or Michelangelo inspired marble effect tortelli? Say hello to Back of House Osteria, where Italian tradition meets celebration. They craft fresh, preservative-free pasta with zero plain flour, using wholesome local ingredients that love you back. But what truly sets them apart? Back of House does the cutest novelty pasta with personalisations - “edible art” – from pasta featuring Diwali diyas, Halloween pumpkins and spooky skeletons to Christmas trees, Valentine hearts and Mah-jong tiles. This is FSSAI-approved and tried and tested at Love Fools, receiver of their theme-based ravioli. PS: they are moving to a spanking new Colaba kitchen with plans for supper clubs and private dining soon. Andia-more!
Order via Whatsapp at 9820666339, Instagram, start at Rs 400.
Can we interest you in a pistachio kunafa brownie? Or biscotti loaded up with almond and cranberry? Meet Ariocco Bakery and Patisserie, which is offering the sexiest desserts this festive season - plus their viral tiramisu, which we can’t live without. Good news - they’re opening a brick and mortar space soon, but for now, DM them for your next candy crush.
DM on Instagram to order, 9820275123, Rs 950 for a box of 4 bars.
Boojee Cafe finally takes off its Bandra training wheels, speeding into South Bombay and careening into Fort. Take a lover to their new spot on the Diwali morning after, and buy them coffee and eggs. They deserve it. For those with multiple lovers, gift them six packs of Boojee’s newly launched Picante Kombucha that come in glass bottles.
At Fort, 8369152278, Rs 320.
Akshita Garud and Saba Sheikh create the trippiest food and culture experiences, covering you from table art to spatial design. Remember that very scarlet Lovebirds brunch laid out on a mirrored dining table that you saw all over Instagram? That was Two Odd. They work their spells between Berlin, Bombay and Dubai, so ask super nicely and in advance.
DM on Instagram.
Haven’t you heard? Caviar is the new truffle. Restaurants are putting it on everything and hosts are raising their grazing table status by serving it at house parties. Do yours with Top Brass’ Caviar Nouveu Cloche, perfect for caviar and for any other headlining appetiser that deserves a cloche reveal. This is just one from the collection designed in collaboration with stylist Rhea Kapoor, that stars all brass everything – so Diwali! – from scalloped bowls and platters named after roses and clams to full thali sets and a pedestal bowl inspired by The Ritz. Check in.
Shop at toppbrass.com, Instagram, Rs 1,880 for a Nouveu Cloche.
Finally, men get to do jewels. And do it with flair. This Jaipur born label brings pocket clips, buttons, cufflinks, lapel pins and more – crafted in Silver 925 and studded with natural gemstones –fashioned after big cats, majestic birds, sea creatures and fire-breathing dragons that, despite their fantastical forms, carry a sense of balance between sophistication and playfulness. A corner of this silver trove awaits women too, with chakra pendants designed around color and crystal therapy, alongside animal-inspired danglers and cuffs. Gift to your favourite fauna fan.
Your lucky charm at the Diwali card table. Your shimmer on the sangeet dance floor. Your secret style weapon on an ordinary Monday. Swirl bags are the kind of plus ones that always make an entrance. From sequined denim and canvas totes that light up the room, to striped pochettes with gold-plated chains perfect for gifting, to slings that slip into every story — Swirl is fashion that adds the good kind of drama to your life. Each piece is vegan, artisan-crafted, and proudly made in India with a streak of rebellion stitched into every seam.
Shop at shopswirl.in, Instagram, start at Rs 3,000.
How nice to be able to gift someone the ultimate multitasking pigment! This fabulous creamy pigment comes to us from Sommer Beauty — it’s called Huesicle, a multitasking pigment available in three shades that brings a soft wash of color to the lips, cheeks, and eyelids. Super versatile and perfect for Indian skin tones. And while you add a pop of colour to your face, also slip in Sommer Beauty’s long-wear, lightweight tubing mascara that generously lifts, separates, lengthens, and volumises the lashes. Eye love this!
Shop at sommerbeauty.in, Instagram, Rs 1,150 for Huesicle & Rs 999 for Ride the Wave.
Product designer Priyanka Shah’s SHED has always been a One Amazing Thing favourite! More recently, she became a household name for designing the dining counter top at Papa’s, which let’s face it, you may never see in real life. This Diwali, play to win her handcrafted board games so beautiful, they double up as works of art. See Patola print carrom board, stone and wood Scrabble set, precious stone Snakes & Ladders board with brass dice; and our favourite: a wood & in-laid sandstone foos ball table with a natural cork ball.
Visit www.outoftheshed.com, Instagram, DM for prices.
For that friend who can’t stop talking about pickle – please stop – court Outta Office that makes pickleball paddles in preppy striped and argyle prints for beginners and pros. Let the games begin!
Shop at outtaofficeclub.com, Rs 5,500.
NO-MAD is eternally rad. A personal favourite of bpb editors, this lifestyle label designs furniture, linen, textiles and objects in juicy colours and joyful designs. Stop by their beautiful Horniman Circle store or shop their fab gifting tab online – divided into Small Tokens and Generous Acts – where chic box sets are wrapped in signature NO-MAD fabrics. Our favourite is the Samridhi Box containing a Laxmi archival paper print inspired by Indian calendar art; a Dhuni incense holder designed by tablescape extraordinaire Eeshaan Kashyap; date-dryfruit barfi; Sambrani incense sticks; and a Manan diary for new year intentions.
Shop at www.no-mad.in, or visit 11, Varma Chambers, Ground Floor, Horniman Circle, Fort, Instagram, start at Rs 4,250.
This year, gild your festive season with a little bit of Muun-light: trust us, your friends will love you. Check out their newly launched Festive collection, with nifty little gift boxes featuring glass-blown diyas, kalash oil lamps and even ringing bells; or even a set of gorgeous candle holders and glass carafes. Don’t forget your own home: we’d recommend the organically textured Ezra and Axel vases for your dining table, or a set of comet bowls, lit up with diyas.
Shop at www.muunhome.com, Instagram, start at Rs 990.
A little lamp that looks like it’s made of varq; a round mirror that has bangs; and a long, slim vase that dangles dangerously on the edge of your bookcase. A multi-disciplinary designer, Manuhita’s world is populated with little and big marvellous things to buy for yourself and for those you like best. Her Midge lamps and lamplets are made from aluminium and cast iron / brass. Manuhita, whose works have appeared in the Architectural Digest and Isola Design District during Salone Del Mobile, also offers cute gifting ideas by way of Happen To Have, a stainless steel constellation of super cool wall mounted candles and bookshelf vases. And lastly, reflect on the season in her Ancestral Strands line that features brass framed mirrors that transform traditional hairstyles into sculptural forms.
Visit www.manuhita.com, To place order 9873554978, Instagram, start at Rs 7,500 + GST.
The Manja Pai collective redefines objects of Tamil nostalgia like a red-yellow tote “tucked into the small shelf in almost every household in Tamil Nadu”; or the soft, 100% cotton Agam tee that sports a Kolam design (folk art) heart hand embroidered by the Lambadi women of Porgai artisans association. Love.
DM on Instagram.
An experimental 92.5 sterling silver-led jewellery label just launched their first art object and it’s just right for Diwali. It’s a functional rounded square silver Diya studded with a cabochon amethyst, green onyx, rhodolite garnet and peridot accent gems handpicked from Jaipur. Gift to your flame(s). For other meaningful presents, check out Maison Megh’s geometric square shaped jewellery, including their brand new line Kitthh Kitthh, named after the Hindi word for hopscotch. Jump to it.
Shop at www.maisonmegh.com, Instagram, Rs 16,500 for Objet d'Art: A Diya & Kitthh Kitthh collection start at Rs 13,500.
The flash mob over at Lost and Hungry, the country’s most sought after F&B visual content specialists are now letting you gift their photography and videography services. Say cheese and freeze on these experts whose client roster includes Bastian, Nara Thai, Yauatcha and yours truly, among others. Gift to a friend with a small business or friend who has no business having a professional reel shot for themselves.
DM on Instagram.
Gifting someone a wedgwood jewellery box feels almost as precious as gifting them a jewel. Almost. Fine, it’s the second best thing, but it’s a grand second-best something-something, along with other pieces in Lazy Suzan’s wedgwood collection like this heart-shaped trinket dish and neo-classical candle sticks. We’d like to plate for life with this antique crockery endeavor that is currently focussing on European vintage pieces, including a collection from Spode and Royal Doulton. Founders Aastha & Nitya Uppal found inspiration from the gently rotating lazy suzan at their nani’s home, which focussed on abundance “not by having more, but by sharing what we have”.
Shop at www.lazysuzanhome.com, 9880434031, Instagram, start at Rs 3,699
Our favourite let-there-be-light-er, Harshita Jhamtani now does objects. And just in time for Diwali and Christmas too! The light designer brings her totem trend to candle stands, creating stunning pillars with stacked shapes made from spider green marble, brushed silver, brass and more. Check out Chime, Tribo and Orbis candle stands that climb upwards, and our favourite Spike, a totem that spreads love and light.
Shop at www.harshitajhamtani.com, 9167091577, Instagram, start at Rs 5,000.
Only the glow guardians at Gunam can get a plant based creamer to be sexy. Wonderfully packed and ticking all the right boxes – skin, gut, mental clarity - this is the gift for your friend who is currently tripping on Hyrox and high tea. A blend of jowar, gluten-free oats, pea protein, and bambara nut, combined with functional ingredients like MCT, L-theanine, and Lion’s Mane mushrooms, this dairy-free, gentle formula ensures no glucose spike, no coffee crash and no unnecessary fillers. In other lovely liquids, also check out this beauty find for your beauty f(r)iend. Best daily exfoliator ever!
Shop at gunambeauty.com, 7736945888, Instagram, Rs 1,400 for Functional Plant-Based Creamer + MCT & Rs 1,980 for Daily Liquid Exfoliant.
This season, turn your table into a junglescape with Glass Forest’s Emerald collection of glasses, vases and candlestands in the deepest, most gorgeous green. Add in a few botanical flower stems in the palest yellows and pinks, and you’ll have the lushest party in town! Also perfect to add to your gifting rotation is Glass Forest’s Kanak collection of votives, candlestands and incense stick holders.
Shop at www.glass-forest.com, 9810581699/8810625886, Instagram & Instagram, Emerald collection start at Rs 2,150 & Kanak collection start at Rs 1,250.
In colours that evoke marigolds and mojiris, Cahree Wellness’ Two Moods orange and rani pink candle set has all the festive feels. The first brings the aroma of gardenias to the yard, while the latter offers notes of lavender and black amber; all candles are 100% soy wax with clean-burning fragrance blends. And while you are here, breathing in, it makes scents to check out their other gift box sets as well, that pair lemon and sage or summer bloom candles with diffusers. Cahree’s candles are vegan, non-toxic and cruelty-free, just like your Diwali party guests should be.
Shop at www.cahreewellness.com, 9702244085, Instagram, start at Rs 565.
It’s A Good Day to Bombay. If you’ve always loved this line attached to The Bombay Canteen’s hip, here’s how you can wear the emotion on your sleeve. Crepdog Crew officially turned it into an indigo coloured T-shirt for true blue fans of the city and the restaurant’s fare. Tee for turnip tikki chaat!
Shop here, Rs 4,495.
At bpb’s One Amazing Thing pop-up this year, we filled the space with balloon sculpture bouquets – grown up and whimsical – that are such fun to have at a party. Mandeep Dialani from The Event Co sends over her balloon artists who can create pre-party balloon centerpieces, but also be stationed at the party to make beautiful, live balloon sculptures. Perfect to match that friend’s inflated ego.
Call Mandeep at 9820302925, Instagram, price on request.
Ever since we stocked them at our One Amazing Thing Shop, Anoū Skin has been a bpb favourite. One editor can’t stop raving about Arō, a barrier repair moisturiser that she swears is making her skin “glow like it hasn’t since college”; and everyone else is addicted to the Dalí Hyperpigmentation Cream, which has helped even out the most stubborn pigmentation. The best part? All the products by this super-specialised, super-intentional brand are fragrance free, vegan, dermatologically tested and certified; and extremely gentle on sensitive skin. Life is but a cream.
Shop at anouskin.com, Instagram, start at Rs 2,800.
These beaches work exclusively with textile waste to make the coolest, most curious objects. Take for instance, Mehfil Lights, faux cigarettes made out of fabric in a pack that’s realistic enough to fool a daily smoker. Bonus: each cigarette is also a brooch! Also behold their Messenger Pigeon, a handmade, embroidered bird that clutches in its claw a real scroll where you can pen a surreptitious note. Send to a long distance lover. Koo.
Shop at www.juhubeachstudio.com, Instagram, Rs 700 for a pigeon.
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