A splurge guide for the festive season

Here is a list of the best luxe gifts going from the most delicate jewellery to the classiest classic saris

In a season of excess, the only way to do it is to overdo it. Avantika Bhuyan curates a list of the best luxe gifts going —from the most delicate jewellery to the classiest classic saris and the most outrageous kitsch  

101 gifting ideas

 

> Ornate cufflinks and wallet sets to mini quills and violin writing sets by labels such as Montblanc, Pennline, Hugo Boss and Lapis Bard. Each of the gift sets can be personalised with names and logos.
 

Price: On request 
 

Available at:  28 William Penn exclusive outlets across 11 cities

Primal dream
 

 

> Totems, wood sculptures and masks created by filmmaker-artist Anu Malhotra. These art works are inspired by shamanic traditions and, one is told, the communion of ancient cultures with the animistic world.  
 

Price: Masks for Rs 1.5 lakh each; totems from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh each; black-and-white tribal figures for Rs 2 lakh
 

Available at: The Apparao Gallery, The Lodhi, New Delhi, as part of the exhibition, Flow Dreams

Classic motifs
 

 

> A specially curated selection of saris titled Shamiana, by Raw Mango, crafted in Chanderi silk, Banarasi silk and tissue fabric. 

Price: Rs 30,000 to Rs 1 lakh

Available at:  Raw Mango stores in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru

 

Perfect match 

 

> Piaget’s classic Possession collection now features coloured stones such as lapis lazuli, onyx, turquoise and vibrant carnelian. Pair this with a selection of cufflinks by Chopard, such as the Mille Miglia in stainless steel and black rubber or the Classic “Wings Tourbillon” in rose-gold finished stainless steel set with mineral onyx, and you have the perfect gift “for him and for her”.

Price: On request

Available at:  Dia store, Mumbai

Jewel of a box

 

> Perfect for storing necklaces and designer watches, this small safe trunk by Trunks Company, Jaipur, has been cast in mild steel and features a fireproof and tool-resistant rampart, and a German combination lock. The LED-illuminated suede internals will add a warm glow to your sparklers. It is clad in full-grained leather and has made-to-measure drawers. 

Price: On request
 

Available at:  133 and 134 Rambagh Palace, Jaipur. Also at Trunks Company at Sabyasachi, One Style Mile, Mehrauli, New Delhi

Art de vivre

 

> Trinity de Cartier cufflinks crafted in solid yellow, pink and white gold (right)

Price: Rs 2.63 lakh

> Ballon bleu de Cartier silver cufflinks 

Price: Rs 55,900
 

Available at: Cartier Boutique, DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

Gilding the lotus

 

> Choose from a selection of fine silver and gold objets d’art and home décor articles by Argentor, which has the distinction of bringing Carrs of Sheffield, Silver by Aston Martin and Arthur Price of England to India for the first time. Recommended for this festive season: a delicately crafted lotus puja thali or a silver diya.
 

Price: Lotus puja thali for Rs 85,000; silver diya for Rs 80,000

Available at:  D8, Defence Colony, and Boutique 233A, first floor, DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

God of all things
 

 

> A limited-edition “Sparkling Ganesha” from Swarovski. Created in precision-cut crystal, it is adorned with a gold-plated crown and jewels. Be a smug owner — or gifter — of these limited-edition pieces: only 500 pieces are going. There is also Swarovski’s three-dimensional star candleholder, which sparkles with gold crystal tones.
 

Price: For Sparkling Ganesha, price on request; star candleholder for Rs 16,900
 

Available at:  Swarovski outlets

Game night

 

> A hand-crafted poker trunk by Trunks Company, Jaipur. Available in two options — to hold either 250 or 500 chips along with cash, cards and felt — it has been crafted in full-grained leather with internals in micro fabric and the brand’s signature teak wood contouring. 

Price: On request

Available at: 133 and 434 Rambagh Palace, Jaipur; also at Trunks Company at Sabyasachi, One Style Mile, Mehrauli, New Delhi

Sweet somethings
 

 

> Pooja Dhingra, the founder of  Le15-pâtisserie, has created a limited-edition box of sweet delights for this festive season. There are a host of macarons, jar cakes, premium cookies and loaves to choose from. Other goodies: roasted salted cashew, dark chocolate and truffle macarons, Nutella brownies, lemon chilli cookies, pistachio and white chocolate, and chai loaves.

Price:  Customise the hamper according to budget. A Diwali gift box can cost up to Rs 4,000; a Festive Macaron Box is priced at Rs 1,135

Available at:   Le15-pâtisserie, Mumbai

Ancient wisdom
 

 

> A selection of Forest Essentials gift boxes infused with secrets of ancient Ayurveda. The Soundarya gift box is inspired by the beauty of Lakshmi, and features a range of oils, lotions, ubtan soap and serums infused with 24-carat gold. The Signature gift box contains an array of premium facial products. 
Price: Soundarya gift box costs Rs 11,750; price on request for Signature gift box

Available at:  Forest Essentials stores across the country

Tea story
 

 

> Blends curated by tea experts from around the world for The Good Life Company. The Eclectic Expedition box resembles a suitcase and is lined with suave leather on the periphery. It accommodates a pretty teapot and a selection of four of the company’s bestsellers (25 g each): Mogo Mogo, Geisha, Strawberry and Cream, and Little Buddha. You also have the option of curating your own list by choosing from any of the 24 teas on the menu. 

Price:  Rs 5,999
 

To order:  Write to info@tglcompany.in

Highland spirits

 

> A selection of single-malt whisky by Glenlivet, ranging from the 12 Year Old Single Malt (700 ml) to the Founder’s Reserve (1 litre). For a nuanced experience, there’s the 21 Year Old Single Malt (700 ml), matured in a mixture of selected American oak casks and European oak butts. The rich amber liquid is redolent with dried fruit and spicy hints of cinnamon and ginger.

Price: Starts at Rs 4,800 for the 12 Year Old Single Malt and goes up to Rs 18,500 for the 21 Year Old Single Malt

Available at: All retail outlets across all major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The Glenlivet 21 Year Old Single Malt is available only at select retail outlets

Luxury wall art
 

 

> A Sabyasachi creation for the walls. The designer has collaborated with Nilaya to create a selection of wall coverings inspired by the rich tapestry of Indian culture, history, architecture and natural beauty. Five design narratives — India Baroque, Makhmal, Jodhpur, Spice Route and Varanasi — feature prints inspired by hazarbuti, jamdani, kalamkari, Banarasi brocade and tanchoi.  

Price: On request

For enquiries:  Email contact.nilaya@asianpaints.com

Artisanal indulgence
 

 

> Choose from a range of home décor products as well as wellness and beauty gift sets by Good Earth. There’s the Anjali diya, hand-crafted in polished and hammered brass, and also the festive gift set with coffee table accessories, such as the Bagh tray with 24-carat gold detailing, a design journal and a Geodesis Reed diffuser. 

Price:  Anjali diya for Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000; festive box set for Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000

Available at:  Good Earth stores and the Good Earth e-store

Let there be light 
 

> This glowing work of art by Klove Studio interprets the geometry of the famous Nathdwara temple. Founders Prateek Jain and Gautam Seth have taken inspiration from the pichwai paintings, the ellipsoid form and the main principal in designing the idol. Crafted in brass and blown glass, the installation can be customised according to your own favoured deity.  

Price: On request

Available at:  Klove Studio, J2 Green Park (main), New Delhi

Season’s finest

 

> There are gift hampers and then there are gift hampers. “A Celebration of You” holds a luxurious writing instrument and a signature men’s watch by Montblanc, a classic woman’s fragrance, a lady’s wallet from the House of Gucci and a Neel Sutra shawl. Wait, there’s more: Tapas hand-crafted plates and a set of Zalto glasses, which are favoured by several Michelin-starred restaurants. Accompanying these is a marble Ganesha idol, a bottle of champagne, homemade chocolates and Amaranta signature salts.

Price: Rs 3.50 lakh

Available at: The Oberoi, Gurgaon. To place an order,  call 9582944202

Luxury at your feet
 

 

> Fashion meets décor in Tarun Tahiliani’s opulent carpet collections. Featuring distinct narratives in the Antique Frames, Chikankari and Abstract Art collections, the designs have been inspired by Mughal miniature paintings, delicate embroidery from Lucknow and the designer’s old paintings and abstract artworks. 

Price: On request
 

Available at: Tarun Tahiliani’s store in New Delhi and Taj Khazana at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai