Diwali Gift Ideas: Top Picks for Family and Friends from IshqMe

Nothing matches the magic of Diwali. Of all the Indian festivals Diwali holds a special place for its festive cheer when families and friends gather to celebrate the beginning of a New Year and the triumph of good over evil. The festival of lights has always been a time to celebrate and bond with families and the festive mood is heightened by the prospect of giving and receiving gifts.

While traditionally Diwali gifts included gold jewellery for luck, nuts and dried fruits and sweets, today with the influx of countless options, we’re looking beyond the traditional sweet goodies. Yes, we sure do carry a box of something sweet along with the other Diwali gifts, but now Diwali gift ideas are not just limited to mithai and confectionery.  

And yes, we know how Diwali is a special time for celebratory gatherings, so the team at IshqMe has curated a list of Diwali gift ideas for family and friends from our festive collection. From fashionable picks to curated wellbeing essentials, we’ve got you covered on all fronts with thoughtful Diwali gift ideas that are sure to make your loved ones smile and cherish. So, here’s our list of Diwali gift ideas for your family and friends that you should be looking at to enhance the festive cheer.

Elegant Diwali Gift Ideas for Family

Best Diwali Gift Candles for Mom and Dad

It’s the festival of lights and how can candles be far behind?! Nothing sparks a sense of nostalgia better than candles. The magical glow of our slow burning, allergy-proof soya candles at your parents’ dinner table is sure to get everyone in the mood to walk down memory lane to swap some long-forgotten stories. So, get ready to get the conversations started as you light our scented soya and aroma infused candles. From the magical scent of wet earth to woody mist and peachy vanilla, we’ve got a range of aromas that are mild and mood enhancing and a perfect Diwali gift idea for your family.

Diwali Gift Two Cup Tray Set for Hubby

Here’s a Diwali gift idea that can strengthen your bond with your life partner. Sustainable and durable, our ceramic two cup tray set is perfect to get you both to share a relaxing cup of coffee every morning. Handcrafted and thick to hold the aroma and retain the heat of your drink for long, these cups also make for a stylish décor piece to sit atop your sideboard cabinet. 

Filter Coffee Set for Grandparents

The best Diwali gift for your grandparents would be the gift of reminiscence. And what better way to get them to recollect some of their fondest memories than the traditional South Indian dabara filter coffee set. Our handcrafted ceramic dabara set is heat resistant and will be a breeze for them to pour and cool their piping hot coffee as they share memories of years gone by.

A Cheeky Typography Printed Tee for Sister

If you’re looking for some fun Diwali gift ideas for your sister then we’ve got the perfect typography tshirts for her. From our sassy “I’m Dope” printed tshirt to self-love proclaiming “I Rock” to “I Wear Love” or our Badass emblazoned tee, get your sister to wear her attitude and express her personality with aplomb this festive season with IshqMe’s range of fun, bold, tshirts.

Natural Oil Infused Bathing Bars for Brother

Get your brother to make a fresh, sweet-smelling start to his day with our aromatic bathing soap range. Enriched with skin enhancing essential oils our soap set which includes a charming ceramic soap dish is all he needs to add an earthy eclectic feel to his showering space.

Diwali Gift for You

How can you leave yourself behind? Yes, the perfect Diwali gift idea for you to indulge in some self-love can be anything from tees to a teapot. But we’ll go with our turquoise pendant necklace, earrings and statement ring set. Diwali is the time to let go of the old and to make a new beginning and what can be better than turquoise, a natural stone used since times immemorial to flush out negative emotions and toxins from the mind and body.  So, this Diwali choose happiness for yourself and induce some serenity and rise above negativity with our turquoise set.

Elegant Diwali Gift Ideas for Friends

When it comes to friends there’s so much you could get them. From décor items to me-time, self-love inducing knick-knacks, we’ve got a select list of something for everyone. So, here’s our top pick for the best Diwali gift ideas for your friends.

No Handle Cup and Saucer for Bestie

Get your chai-loving bestie to spend some much-needed alone time to reflect and rejuvenate with our tea sipper cup. Our handleless mug comes with a saucer that makes it easier to hold piping hot tea or coffee. So, rainy days or no rains, your bestie sure would love the warmth that comes from holding a hot ceramic mug of something hot.

Ceramic Aroma Oil Diffuser for a Couple

One of our ideal Diwali gift ideas for a friend’s home would be our Aroma Diffuser Gift Set. They’re apt for setting the mood and creating some positive vibes at home or even at work. Handcrafted from the finest materials to fill the air with the scent of aromatic oils, our eclectic cutwork ceramic diffuser is made to enhance the ambience in every home.

 A Wellness Combo Set for Your Boss

Well, it’s Diwali so how can you not think of making your boss happy!?A perfect wellness Diwali gift idea for anyone, be it your boss, colleague or bestie, our combo wellness set is curated to heighten and revitalise the senses with a blend of aromas. From incense sticks, dhoop cones to a fragrant soap and aroma oil, we’ve got the best wellness box of aromas to add a soothing, relaxing scent to any setting.

Well, when it comes to Diwali gifting your effort will be widely appreciated when you put a little thought into what you pick for each of your loved ones. At IshqMe we’ve created an eclectic range of clothes, jewellery and me-time essentials that are handcrafted to add a touch of posh. So, this Diwali get ready to give your near and dear ones something they’ll remember for long.

Shop our festive collection here.