1Books & StationeryCoffee table books₹800 – ₹3,000Photography and design books — only if it matches a passion.
- Reader
- Artsy and crafty
- Before you buy: only buy on a subject they already love; a beautiful book on the wrong subject is a paperweight.
- Not for: someone in a small flat with no table space
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2Art & CraftResin art keepsakes₹500 – ₹5,000Preserved flowers, name plates, coasters and clocks set in resin.
- Artsy and crafty
- Before you buy: for preserved flowers, contact the artist before the event — the flowers need to reach them quickly and be dried before casting.
- Not for: a last-minute gift — resin work takes days to cure
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3Personalised GiftsString & thread artPrice on enquiryA portrait, name or design drawn with thread wound between pins — made by hand from your photo.
- Artsy and crafty
- Before you buy: pick a photo with a clear face and strong contrast between light and dark — thread can't show fine, low-contrast detail.
- Not for: a last-minute gift — it's made by hand, one at a time
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4Art & CraftCustom portraits & illustrations₹800 – ₹8,000A painting or illustration of them — from a photo you share.
- Artsy and crafty
- Before you buy: share a sharp, well-lit photo where faces are clear — the portrait can only be as good as the photo.
- Not for: a last-minute gift — made-to-order work rarely arrives in days
5ExperiencesPottery & craft workshops₹1,500 – ₹4,000A few hours at the wheel — a memory, not another object.
- Artsy and crafty
- Before you buy: book dates with the studio before you give it — sessions are small and fill up on weekends.
- Not for: someone who hates getting their hands dirty
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