Whether you are playing Secret Santa this year, or have forgotten a New Year gift for your friend, fret not. Here are some last-minute gifting ideas — from curated hampers to embroidered decor. The icing on the cake? They are all eco-friendly and handmade with love by artisans across India.
Chhoti Si Asha, Chandigarh
Celebrating all things craft, this enterprise led by women artisans transforms pre-consumer textile waste into handcrafted products such as books, tote bags, toys, and more. This season, founder Liza Chawla Tandon says their embroidered charms featuring golden zari work and festive motifs are popular. “These handcrafted charms with motifs like the Christmas tree, snowman, deer; embroidered phulkari charms; torans etc can be added to a gift, or as a decor artefact.” Other new launches include sling bags, and embroidered fridge magnets featuring emoticons, and deer with Indian motifs.
