Diwali is a great time to meet and socialise with neighbours, friends, relatives and our extended family. Even if we aren’t able to meet our extended family such as paternal or maternal aunts and uncles personally, during Diwali we always try to send our good wishes to one and all as a sweet gesture along with some gift items, which may not be expensive or huge but small, thoughtful and relatable. In the endeavour to find the perfect Diwali gifts for your extended family this Diwali, we have listed a few of them for you.
Best 25 Small Diwali Gift Ideas For An Extended Family
1. Bedsheets as Diwali Gift
If you wish to give a thoughtful gift to your extended family, then bed sheets should definitely be on your checklist! Bed sheets are timeless additions to your room decor. Your extended family will be delighted to receive one more bed sheet to their existing ones! A good quality bedsheet not only elevates the charm of your room decor but also helps you sleep well, leading to a healthier lifestyle. Surprise your loved ones delightfully with a bed sheet in vibrant hues and soft material, leaving them captivated while cocooning beneath a whole new world of rejuvenation and serenity!
2. Cushion Covers
Who doesn’t love embracing the cosy cushions and making them your everyday companions in your happiest as well as saddest times? We all love to snuggle with our warm cushion while reading our favourite book enjoying a mug of morning coffee or binge-watching and slipping behind the cushions! But what enhances the magic behind cushions, are their attractive cushion covers, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the space around them. Whether your loved ones are placing the cushions in the living room, bedrooms or even garden area, charming and playful cushion covers add a quirky touch to their home decor!
3. Containers and Jars
Containers and jars have a special place in our hearts when it comes to home decor and organising our pantry items. Gone are the days when people used to keep plastic containers to store their everyday items, whether edible or not. So, send your extended family stunning and sustainable glass jars with airtight lids (nowadays you can also find glass jars with whimsical wooden lids) and surprise your extended family with your thoughtful gifts. Let them store their cereals, candies or even dry fruits in these mason jars and send you candid photographs to make your day in return!
4. Bottles and Sippers
In today’s fast-paced life, we often compromise on our health and tend to ignore something as basic but as important as our hydration needs. So, wait no more, give your extended family a gift to keep them hydrated from time to time, on the go. A water bottle or sipper is not just an item, it is a reminder to slow down, to take a break, to reflect and listen to your body and take care of yourself, even in the busiest of times. Opt for water bottles and sippers that motivate your dear ones to keep constant track of their water requirements, wherever they may go!
5. Casseroles
Casseroles are lovely kitchen and dining utensils that keep your delectable food fresh and reasonably hot. Let your extended family use your casserole either as a roti box (to store and keep the stack of rotis or naans fresh and soft) or other dishes like cooked vegetables, rice, momos, muffins, croissants, cookies or just anything! So, why not gift an elegant-looking casserole as a Diwali gift - a blend of functionality as well as aesthetics! You can opt for casseroles in various materials such as glass, wood or stainless steel, making them an essential tool to relish one’s favourite meals, while they are still hot and fresh!
6. Tiffin Boxes
Tiffin boxes are never out of fashion. They are always required by school kids as well as office goers. So, tiffin boxes are a great gifting option for your extended family as they are reasonably priced. Ditch the plastic tiffin boxes and go for stainless steel tiffins for school-going kids for their sandwiches, rolls, pasta, fruits and more! For office goers, both stainless steel as well as glass tiffin boxes go well as glass tiffin boxes can be reheated in the microwave. Your loved ones can use these tiffin boxes even for storing food at home to keep the flavours fresh and intact, whenever consumed.
7. Baking Tools
If your extended family loves baking then there is nothing more thoughtful than gifting them some useful baking tools. Baking is therapeutic in nature, and very enjoyable whether someone is a professional baker or bakes just as a hobby. Inspire your extended family and let them develop their culinary skills with sturdy and chic baking tools such as cake stands, whisk, chocolate moulds, measuring cups, baking dishes, cute cookie cutters and more! Baking tools are not just a medium to achieve your baking perfection but also to experiment and come up with new amazing ideas!
8. Table Mats and Napkins
Keeping a dining table is quite common in most households. Dining space is the area where family members eat together, laugh, share their day’s experiences and spend quality time together. Also, the dining table is the place where guests are invited to have dinner parties and relish the sumptuous spread prepared for them. Now, here you can have a chance to give whimsical table mats along with matching table napkins to elevate the entire dining space.
9. Table Runner and Covers
Another option as far as gifts related to dining space are concerned, is table runner and covers. People love spreading new beautiful table covers on their dining tables and elevating their visual appeal with table runners. These embellishments instantly enhance the beauty of one’s dining space and become a conversation starter among your visitors. Made with the finest craftsmanship and quirky designs, tablecloths and runners are very affordable and impressive gift items for your extended family that can be used on a daily basis or even occasionally, becoming a focal point while indulging in delectable recipes!
10. Mugs and Cups
We all adore whimsical cups and mugs in our abode. We all are carried away by unique designs and patterns on our new coffee mug or tea set, even your extended family is no exception to this. Everyone loves their morning tea or coffee or any other favourite beverage. So, why not gift beautiful coffee mugs or mesmerising tea cup set or even rustic kulhads to your extended family, reminding them of the good old days and as a perfect companion for memorable conversations over a cup of tea or over coffee! So, opt for vibrant mugs and cups now and bring smiles to your relatives’ faces!
11. Glassware
Just like mugs and cups, glassware is a versatile Diwali gift item for your extended family. Glassware are stunning addition to anyone’s dining space with its intricate and unique cut designs adding glamour to any get-together. Crystal clear glasses not only add aesthetic appeal to our home decor but also add a touch of sophistication to every sip. By gifting glassware to your extended family, you are enhancing their drinking experience in style and exquisiteness. It could be juices, mocktails or something as simple as water, good looking glasses are a delight to possess!
12. Table Coasters
One’s drinking experience doesn’t end with captivating glassware only. Good drinking experiences extend beyond glassware, looking for something that will not only add to the glamour but also protect the furniture from water rings and getting damaged. Such are the inherent qualities of table coasters, they are not only charming but also very functional in our households. So, don’t forget to gift coasters in beautiful designs and materials like wood, ceramic, resin, metal and more to your extended family and see them use them in their everyday lives, in a symphony of styles, just like miniature pieces of art!
13. Serving Bowls
Another amazing option as a small Diwali gift idea for an extended family is serving bowls. No one can deny their utility in every household. They are so versatile in nature. Depending upon their sizes and material, serving bowls are used very frequently in order to serve a variety of snacks, dips, fruits, salads, pasta, and sweet dishes to guests as well as family members. They come in different materials like stainless steel, wood, glass or metal and are indispensable Diwali gift items for your extended family. Let them make a style statement with every serving and relish their recipes blissfully in stunning bowls!
14. Accent Bowls And Trays
To your surprise bowls and trays are not only used for serving various dishes but also as stand-alone decorative pieces! Yes, in fact, accent bowls and trays are quite in vogue elevating the beauty of any home decor. So, add these quirky decorative accents to your checklist as a Diwali gift item for your extended family. Whether made in shiny metal, sparkling glass or rustic wooden texture, the beauty of accent bowls and trays is self-explicit! Moreover, one can also embellish these further by keeping dried leaves and potpourri in accent bowls and trays for the added chic look!
15. Wall Art
Here we aren’t talking about the larger-than-life wall art that is quite massive in size. If you are planning to give any kind of wall art as a Diwali gift item, you can opt for those lovely miniature paintings in Indian folk art such as Warli, Madhubani, Gond, and Pichwai, best suited for our Indian festive season. Another splendid option is to go for stunning wall plates infused with artistic craftsmanship! These circular wall plates also come as stand-alone decorative accents for the side table or workspaces, well suited for your extended family.
16. Photo Frames
It is well said that photo frames are a reflection of your life’s journey! This is because photo frames cradling your most prized moments in those candid clicks, whether your achievements, your kids’ growth journey, your vacations, or anything that is special for you and your loved ones, make them perfect Diwali gift items for your extended family. Let your dear ones create a gallery wall with the photo frames gifted by you or let them place the single photo frame as a focal point at their coffee table.
17. Windchimes and Dreamcatchers
If you are still looking for small Diwali gift ideas for your extended family, then wind chimes and dream catchers are again amazing gifting options. Wind chimes are well known for their Vastu benefits from welcoming peace, wealth and prosperity into the house. Moreover, they are great home decor items along with the tingling melodious sounds of their hollow rods! Just like wind chimes, even dreamcatchers are considered very auspicious from Vastu point of view. They bring in good and sound sleep, keeping evil spirits at bay. So, by gifting wind chimes and dream catchers as gift items, you are actually giving beacons of good luck and prosperity!
18. Plants and Pots
You don’t need to think twice if you're planning to gift natural plants and planters as Diwali gift items. Plants are the most sustainable gift items, with several benefits such as purifying the air, keeping family members mentally and physically fit, adding freshness and positivity in the house and reducing stress and anxiety. If your extended family is a gardening enthusiast, then there is no better gift than lush green plants cocooned in stunning-looking planters such as terracotta, ceramic, wood or metal. You can gift lucky bamboo plants, money plants, jade plants, aloe vera, and succulents to your dear ones!
19. Artificial Plants
Do not underestimate the beauty and importance of faux plants. In today's hustle and bustle of our lives, faux plants are a good alternative to your real ones, adding the hues of nature to anyone’s household. Let your extended family be delighted to receive alluring and captivating artificial flowers and lush green leaves as Diwali gift items that they can easily maintain without much bother. Artificial plants embraced in sleek decorative vases in ceramic or glass are one of the most gorgeous home decor products that you can gift to your extended family!
20. Wall Clocks
Clocks are not only your timekeepers but also accent pieces that elevate the beauty of your walls highlighting them. Wall clocks are focal points that enhance the visual appeal of any space. Gifting wall clocks as gift items to your extended family is like adding joy to their lives and making their walls lively and more functional in nature!
21. Showpieces
Showpieces are evergreen gift items that never go out of fashion! Showpieces with their sleek and unique designs add galore to any home. There are a plethora of elegant showpieces one can choose from such as flora, fauna, health, lifestyle, vintage, abstract and so on. Gifting quirky showpieces to your extended family is like giving a gesture of love and affection! These stunning pieces are crafted in glass, wood, metal, resin and so on.
22. Spiritual Items
As Diwali is a festival of Lakshmi pooja involving several rituals, you can definitely give pooja essentials and spiritual items as gifts to your extended family. For instance, you can gift beautiful silver pooja thali, small silverware, oil lamps, divine urlis, small auspicious idols such as Ganesha, Krishna, Lakshmi and more as gift items to your dear ones and add good luck and positive vibes in their household. Pooja essentials not only add bliss in one’s abode but also add aesthetic appeal to their home decor with their stunning looks and charm, bringing a sense of tradition to your sweet dwelling.
23. Candles
Candles are not only a source of light but also a source of spreading positivity, tranquillity and divinity in our personal sanctuary. So, you can definitely add candles to your checklist while giving gifts to your extended family during Diwali. The divine flickering light of candles instantly removes our stress and makes our minds and bodies calm and serene. The soft glow of candlelight is loved by all, adding an enchanting ambience to one’s abode. Whether you go for simple tea light candles along with elegant candle holders or opulent aromatic candles spreading their therapeutic fragrance all around, scented candles are just outstanding Diwali gifts!
24. Storage Organisers
Another thoughtful Diwali gift for your extended family could be storage organisers. Yes, these small storage items made in bamboo, jute or wood are of great utility and convenient when you need to organise and store your prized possessions. Whether one needs to organise his or her favourite books, magazines, key chains, organisers like boxes, baskets, desk organisers, multi-purpose organisers are of great utility.
25. Sweets and Chocolates
Last, but not least, you can gift Indian sweets and assorted chocolates to your extended family, on the occasion of Diwali. Let your loved ones get mesmerised by the gesture of sweetness given by you, beautifully wrapped with a handwritten note. You can also go for Diwali gift hampers including sweets, chocolates, personal care, eco-friendly products and so on.
To Summarise
So, these are some of the small Diwali gift ideas for an extended family that you can think of gifting, this Diwali! For all your home decor and gifting requirements, visit us at Vaaree and come across an array of unique and high-quality home decor items at very affordable prices, just for you!
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