This Diwali, think beyond the cliché.

Exchanging gifts during Diwali is a tradition we love and it adds tons of warmth and meaning to our relations and people around. It is meant to be meaningful amongst friends and family. Festive gifting is one of the most popular ways of making our friends and family know how much they matter to us. Chocolates, sweets, clothing etc. are the most common things that get wrapped in a gift paper, but let’s push the boundaries to think beyond the mundane. 

How about going eco-friendly and embracing the value of nature all through our celebrations? How about touching an under-privileged soul and telling them we thought of them this Diwali? 

Let’s make this Diwali a “Green Diwali”.

Personalized Stationery:

People love it when they are specially addressed. A personalized gift is a memory to cherish for a lifetime. Personalized stationary like a pen, book or a phone cases, penholders, diaries are great to add some depth to your celebrations.

Sustainable clothes:

Gift someone a piece of handloom which they will cherish for a lifetime. 

From a saree to dress, the options are endless for men, women and kids. Clothes is a sweet way to tell people that we need to do our bit to do less harm to life forms around us. It makes for a top choice for gifts this season.

Recycled Items:

Items made from scratch can be more useful than you think. The list of recycled items can be literally anything you use in your everyday life. From your clothes – to your utensils to your carry bags to your storage ideas, to the shoes you wear and even your accessories. There are brands that have established themselves in recycled product line. One can go from handmade trays or penholders made from wood dust to diaries, and notebooks and so on. Using recycled gifting is a cool way to be as real as one could get.

Letters:

When was the last time you used a paper to pen down your memories or you let someone far off know that they are being thought of? Writing handwritten letters has its own charm is not fading away anytime soon. Ditch those WhatsApp chats and emails, take a pen and some crayons and paint your love for a dear one. This season, send some heartfelt handwritten letters to your loved ones and make their Diwali extra special.

Plastic–free cutlery

Not all of us are sure of our sustainable journey. To begin with, gift that someone a set of plastic-free cutlery. Be it wooden or bamboo, these eco-friendly items are durable and aesthetic – perfect for gifting this season. 

Donations to under-privileged kids:

Make donations to under- privileged kids. It can either be monetary or stationary to create personalized greeting cards or handmade diyas/lanterns. Spend some quality time with the kids, teach them a craft or two and you’ll experience gratitude at its best. 

Disclaimer: This article is authored by Sapna Khakharia, The Canvas -Design Studio. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not represent those of GlobalSpa.