11 Decor items for a perfect Diwali Gift

The festival of Diwali is undoubtedly the biggest celebration in India and is celebrated across the globe with same emotion and fervor. With the festival knocking on our doors, all of us are occupied with preps. From cleaning our home, buying new clothes, decorating our house to getting that perfect gift for our family, friends, colleagues and professional circle, there is a lot to do on Diwali.

So, if you haven’t started with your Diwali shopping or you’re looking for some out of the box ideas on what to gift your loved ones, here are a few options from the world of decor that you can surely consider. Because what better than something that will shine and sparkle in someone’s house and will remind them of yours for days to go!

1. Lord Ganesha

Our very own Bappa, Ganu Bhaiya, Ganuji – no matter what we call Lord Ganesha, each one of us adore him to the core. Gifting a sculpture of Lord Ganesha is considered auspicious plus you are gifting your loved one lifetime of good luck.

#Repost @aa.living (@get_repost) ・・・ #BringHomeArt with these beautiful silver plated Ganesha sculptures by @shazeindia that fit in seamlessly with your home decor throughout the year. ✨? I’m also doing an Insta-takeover on the Shaze account tomorrow, so join me there! ? #sponsoredpost #shazeindia #ganeshchathurti2017 #festivedecor

A post shared by ShazeIndia (@shazeindia) on Aug 27, 2017 at 2:26am PDT

#Repost @aa.living (@get_repost) ・・・ How would you style these beautiful Ganesha sculptures? My Instagram takeover is happening soon, make sure you’re following @shazeindia ? #BringHomeArt #festivefavourites #instagramtakeover #sponsoredpost

A post shared by ShazeIndia (@shazeindia) on Aug 27, 2017 at 10:03pm PDT

2. Dream Catchers

We always wish prosperity and growth of our friends and family, thus with a little DIY and loads of warmth Dreamcatchers like these are a perfect gift.

3. Hanging Globe Terrariums

Greenery always welcome! These beautiful globes make for an innovative yet stylish way to bring garden to someone’s drawing room. I bet your friends will love this gift!

Hanging globe terrariums just made their debut entry at the store this evening! We L O V E! ?⚪️ #bangontrend #aaliving #mumbai

A post shared by Rohina Anand Khira (@aa.living) on Sep 29, 2017 at 5:54am PDT

4. Decorative Diya

If you are planning to make a Gift Hamper, you can add a decorative diya and adding lots of light in the custom made hamper.

5. Tealight Holder

If diyas are not your type, you can gift a tealight holder like this and add loads of festivity and light

My version of festive home decor – our metallic votive #tealightholder and spangled fairylights doing the job so much better than traditional diyas ✌?✨? #aaliving #mumbai #happyganeshchathurti #festivedecor #centrepiece #fairylightsareverything #ihavethisthingwithfairylights #fortheloveoffairylights

A post shared by Rohina Anand Khira (@aa.living) on Aug 25, 2017 at 2:07am PDT

6. Glass Prism Lights

Glass prism lights are among the hot trends this season. Don’t you think these are apt as a gift for festival of lights?

Décor trends this season with @aa.living – Anything with pineapples / glass prisms / electric flicker candles and my personal favourite….fairylights. #aalivingXmisu #homedecoronfleek #misuliving #misustyle

A post shared by Mitali & Summiyya (@houseofmisu) on Sep 6, 2017 at 6:21am PDT

7. DIY Light Decor

Fairy lights can cast their magic with anything and everything. Gift this simple and quick DIY corner piece to any art and decor enthusiastic and it will stay with them forever.

To me home decor is more about giving your personal touch to each corner. My home decor style is more about DIY. Making the best use of available resources. Last week we trimmed our Spruce Trees and I saved the branches. With two coats of spray paint, now it has become a beautiful decor piece. And string lights are for all the seasons, don’t you agree?!! . . . . . #inspiration #beingdesi #beingasha #desidecor #diwalidecor #antique #lanterns #antiquelamps #bohostyle #bohochic #instadesigns #instadecir #interiordesigner #stringlights #fairylights #diydecor #globaldesi #desidecor #decorblogger #diydecor #claasydecor #elegantdecor #minimaldecor

A post shared by Asha Sorokhaibam (@beingasha) on Oct 9, 2017 at 3:45pm PDT

Or you can DIY a wreath of light like this one.

8. Paper Chandeliers

Another low budget item that can be part of your Diwali hamper is Paper Chandelier. These are traditional, colorful and cheerful by nature. You can DIY it also from sarees, dupattas and old clothes.

It’s beginning to look a lot like diwali! That characteristic nip in the air and fairs with everything festive from saris to #diyas…..it’s a beautiful time of the year in Pune. Pictures from the late night Diwali fair @sanskritilifestyle #diwali #beautifuldestinations #india #diwalifair #decor #marigolds #festival #decorblogger #akashkandil

A post shared by Sharon Colaco DSouza (@thekeybunch) on Oct 8, 2017 at 6:05am PDT

9. Crockery

Diwali means lots of fun, food, and parties which in turn mean we all need loads of crockery. Right? So, why don’t we feel the pain and gift your friend some good china!

Bonus, these can be used to decorate the house innovatively as well!

A few of my favourite quarter plates which are also props…if you listen to me, invest in plates. They’ll open up a whole lot of possibilities for you to decorate with. You can use them to deck your walls, hold a pretty plant, shoot a few good looking food and also stack them for that farmhouse look. Tap photo for details. Happy Tuesday guys. #country #countrylivin #farmhousestyle #beachstyle #beachdecor #coastaldecor #decormatter #tuesday

A post shared by Trumatter (@trumatter) on Jun 27, 2016 at 9:13pm PDT

10. Designer Cards

In some families, playing cards is part of Diwali Culture, so how about gifting your friends who religiously follow this ritual a Designer Deck of Cards, and guess what these are good to keep as a corner piece and show off!

Who said playing cards can’t be innovative! The luxury Artisan playing cards are sure to make a statement! Buy them today at modernquests.com/collections/theory-11 #modernquests #luxuryliving #playing cards #giftsformen #poker #theory11 #luxurylifestyle #instagood

A post shared by Modern Quests (@modernquests) on Apr 28, 2017 at 12:36am PDT

11. Furnishings

Like us, our home also needs some new clothes. *Wink*. Give your house or gift your friend’s house a complete makeover with these new furnishings. You can get ikat, boho or a quote on cushions and add the zing to their Diwali Decor. Oh! Do check with them if they are planning to do redo their paint and what are their interior painting ideas so that your furnishing blends with the decor in ease.

Give your couch or your bedroom a complete makeover with this set of cushions + table lamp. (or gift it! ) Each look in the FESTIVE MAKEOVER collection is at Flat 10% OFF <3 Get it NOW at https://www.olie.co.in/collections/shop-the-look . . . . . . Shop this beautiful look for your bedroom, or your couch. This rich look in bright blues and whites include 2 x 24″ cushion covers, 2 x 16″ cushion covers and 1 x Chai Table lamp (perfect for that side table) . . . . . . . . . . . The Travel collection celebrates the joy of travelling by train and day-dreaming a little, amidst conversations, cups of tea and ever-changing land and seascapes outside the windows. . . . . . . . . . . . Illustrated and hand-printed onto soft, pure cotton, every accessory has been care crafted with great attention to detail. The Chai cushions have beautiful small tassel detailing, and are entirely made by hand. Number of pieces : 5 #olie #thefestivemakeover #handmade #love #theoliestore #shoponline

A post shared by OLIE (@olie_living_lighting) on Sep 15, 2017 at 5:19am PDT

12. Decorative Candles

It is always a wise decision to gift candles and lights as a Diwali Gift. So, buy a good candle, DIY and voila!

Let us know which one of this is in your checklist of Diwali Gifts.

Mrinil Mathur Rajwani

Newly Wed, Mrinil is experimenting her interest of decor in her new house and penning down the learnings and beautiful results. She is edgy, trendy, quirky yet minimal in her design approach.