Diwali is nearly here and it’s quite likely that with all the festive prep underway, you’ve forgotten about the gifts! Yes, Diwali gifts are a big deal, and it’s one of the ways we show our love and appreciation for our friends and family members.
But does that mean that you have to break the bank or empty out your savings? Not at all! Here, we have rounded up 15 eco friendly Diwali gift ideas – all under Rs. 1000/-. From tableware to personal care, from stationery to plants – we’ve got something for everyone, and none of it hurts the planet. So you save your pocket and the environment at the same time!
15 Eco Friendly Diwali Gift Ideas Under Rs.1000/-
1. Succulents
This season when everyone’s praying for wealth and prosperity, what could be a better gift than a good luck plant? Rolling Nature has a Good Luck Jade plant in a cute dice-shaped ceramic pot. A gift that’ll brighten up your space, bring in luck and is super easy to maintain! Costs Rs. 849.00
2. Canvas Tote Bag
One of the easiest and simplest ways to get eco friendly is to avoid plastic bags and switch to cloth or jute bags. Ecoright makes sturdy and good looking canvas tote bags like this one, which uses eco-friendly dyes and are manufactured under ethical conditions. And you can wash and reuse as much as you want! Costs Rs. 599.00
3. Trail Mix 3 Pack Gift Set
Diwali is almost synonymous with binge-eating yummy Diwali Sweets, but a gift like this should offer some assurance to the weight watcher! This trail mix set from New Tree includes a protein mix, a detox mix and a morning mix – made with the best quality seeds and nuts, packed in convenient jars so you don’t have to worry about plastic packets. Costs Rs. 795.00
4. Essential Aromatherapy Oil Set
Essential oils make a great gift for the green living enthusiast, because you can replace many of the chemical products in your home by making your own with these oils. This set from [amazon_textlink asin=’B06XD7VV2S’ text=’Korus Essential’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’pratsm-21′ marketplace=’IN’ link_id=’7d3ce082-dd25-11e8-a66a-5f902dc156a1′] contains oils of lavender, lemon grass, eucalyptus, peppermint, sweet orange and tea tree – everything you need to use in diffusers, cleaning products or personal care. Costs Rs. 1,000.00
5. Ayurveda Bath Set
Make your loved one feel like a royal with this beautiful bath set from [amazon_textlink asin=’B01BGJ07GK’ text=’Kama Ayurveda’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’pratsm-21′ marketplace=’IN’ link_id=’49bc8515-dd25-11e8-872b-f7218190b981′], containing pure essential oil of Mandarin Vetiver. The set contains a hair cleanser, body cleanser and moisturizer, packed in a travel friendly and eco friendly jute pouch. The perfect gift for anyone who loves to pamper herself! Costs Rs. 750.00
6. Bamboo Fiber Tableware
With so much plastic around babies especially in toys and tableware, it’s refreshing to see something that’s eco friendly! This set from LuvLap is made from bamboo fiber, is BPA free and biodegradable. It contains a divided dish, a bowl, a mug and a cutlery set – everything baby needs for a good healthy meal! Costs Rs. 799.00
7. Wooden Spice Box
Chuck out those ugly plastic dabbas and gift elegance in this beautiful wooden spice box, made of pure Sheesham wood. This box from Royal Craft has deep containers that can be taken out and also includes a little wooden spoon. Can’t think of a more beautiful way to store your valuable spices and give your kitchen a vintage feel! Costs Rs. 1000.00
8. Terracotta Jewellery
Know a fashionista who likes experimenting with her looks? Help her do it the eco friendly way with this handpainted terracotta jewellery set from Khwaish. With an intricately detailed necklace and little danglers, this is a gift that is sure to bring a smile on anyone’s face! Costs Rs. 549.00
9. Assorted Teas Gift Box
Tasting the different teas of the world doesn’t require an around-the-world flight ticket – this gift box by Jarved does the trick! This beautiful tin box contains 20 types of single serve teas from 10 different countries including Japan and Bulgaria. And all these without any kind of added flavors, essences or aromas. Costs Rs. 999.00
10. Eco Friendly Stationery Gift Pack
It’s unbelievable how long stationery has come since our school days!! This eco friendly stationery gift pack from Paper Nest contains a notebook of handmade paper, 5 newspaper crayons and a seed pencil that you can plant – all wrapped together in a cute little jute bag! Cost – Rs. 350.00
11. Assorted Ayurvedic Soaps Gift Pack
Wouldn’t you love a gift that just burst with freshness as soon as you unwrapped it? That’s the effect you’ll get with Vaadi Herbals Assorted Soaps Gift pack! With variants like almond, rose, chocolate, neem, saffron and lavender, you’re all set for day after day of luxurious bathing! Costs Rs. 225.00
12. Condiments Gift Set
Aptly called the ‘Mighty Happiness Box’, this set from The Gourmet Jar contains an assortment of naturally-made condiments like Fig Almond Conserve, Honey Mustard, Spicy Onion Relish and many other delicious-sounding flavors. Each one comes in a cute little jar, all packed in an elegant gift box. Costs Rs. 900.00
13. Wooden Travel Chess Set
Take a break from technology while traveling and indulge in the old fashioned and eco friendly way – with a game of chess! This wooden set from Craftgasmic is travel sized, with a little drawer that’s perfect to hold all the chessmen. That way, whenever you’re ready to play, you can start right away! Costs Rs. 979.00
14. Natural Hair Care Kit
Hair care generally involves the use of multiple products, and it can be confusing to choose ones that are effective yet eco friendly. Khadi Herbals Natural Hair Care Kit takes care of this problem by providing an Amla Bringraj Shampoo, a Henna Rosemary Hair Oil, a Herbal Hair Serum and a Green Tea Aloe Vera Conditioner, all in one compact box! Costs Rs. 599.00
15. Handmade Pot Diyas
What’s Diwali without diyas? And these handmade pot diyas from Mati ke Lal are handpainted too, in bright colors that’ll bring alive your room. The cute matka shapes make them perfect for any occasion, and not just Diwali! Costs Rs. 500.00
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Mariyam says
These are some really amazing gifts that are useful and eco-friendly!
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Anita Singh says
Ideas to sabhi bahut acche hain, wooden masala bo, stationary, aroma oils, sabhi kuch to useful options hain ????????
Pratibha says
To kya bhej rahe ho mujhe 😛
Archana says
Nice Diwali gift ideas. All of them are eco-friendly…
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