Diwali Gifts Under ₹1,500 (2026): Handcrafted Gifts for Her, Him, Sister and Colleagues
Diwali is Sunday, 8 November 2026, Dhanteras is Friday 6 November and Bhai Dooj is 11 November – which means gifts need to be ordered by the last week of October to arrive in time. This is the list we send to people who ask us for something handmade that does not look like a mithai box: everything below is under ₹1,500, crafted in India, and ships with cash on delivery and free shipping on orders over ₹1,499. Prices are at the time of writing.
For her: a potli she will actually carry
A potli is the Diwali gift that gets used on Diwali itself – it goes with the puja outfit, the card party and the office lunch. The Falak golden Patola print potli (₹1,099) works with every colour of sari and suit; the Geetika maroon Patola potli (₹1,319) is the richer option for a mother or mother-in-law. Gota-work potlis in red and forest green are ₹969. See the full potli bag range; most are under ₹1,500.
For her: juttis, because nobody buys their own
Embroidered juttis are the gift people would not spend on themselves and wear for years. The tan embroidered juttis (₹1,199) and black embroidered juttis (₹1,299) go with everything; the Satrangi multicolour resham juttis (₹1,469) are the festive pick. Sizes 35–42 – if you do not know hers, a gift card is safer, or ask us on WhatsApp and we will help. Browse juttis and mojris.
For a sister, a friend, a colleague: jewellery under ₹1,200
Oxidised silver and gold-tone brass from Saagah by Tjori is the safest jewellery gift because it needs no sizing and suits cotton kurtas as well as silk. The Nur cone silver tribal earrings (₹793), peacock brass earrings (₹930) and emerald green studs (₹930) are under ₹1,000; the Aidah twisted silver chain (₹1,044) and Eshe gold chain (₹1,113) are the everyday-wear necklaces. For bulk office gifting, earrings, anklets and toe rings start under ₹500.
For anyone: Ayurvedic skincare from URTTH
Skincare is the gift that works for a colleague, a cousin or a host. The Kumkumadi face serum (₹449) and the papaya brightening face pack (₹499) are the two that get re-ordered; the full face-care regime (₹1,199) is the three-piece set that reads as a proper gift. All in URTTH skincare.
For him: a Nehru jacket he will wear on the day
A Nehru jacket over a plain kurta is how most men dress for Diwali, and it is the gift that fixes the outfit. The olive green khadi Nehru jacket (₹899) and the stone grey khadi Nehru jacket (₹919) are under ₹1,000 in sizes 36–48; see all Nehru jackets for men and men's kurta pyjamas. For a brother on Bhai Dooj, a men's Kolhapuri is the other option.
For kids: a set they can run around in
Kids' Diwali outfits are the easiest gift to get right, because the sets come as sets. Boys' cotton kurta pyjama sets start around ₹400 and Nehru jackets for boys from ₹323; girls' kurta sets and dresses run 0–3 months to 10 years. The festive wear for kids edit has the matching-family pieces.
Corporate and bulk gifting
For 10 or more pieces – potlis, juttis, skincare sets or jewellery – write to us at contact with the quantity and budget and we will put together a single-price set with gift packing. Orders placed by 25 October ship before Dhanteras.
FAQ
What is a good Diwali gift under ₹1,000? Oxidised silver earrings (₹793–930), a gota-work potli (₹969), a Kumkumadi serum (₹449) or a boys' Nehru jacket (from ₹323) – all handcrafted and all in this guide.
Can I send a gift directly to someone else's address? Yes – enter their address at checkout. Prepaid orders are best for gifts so the recipient is not asked for cash on delivery.
What is the last date to order for Diwali 2026? Order by 30 October for metro delivery before Diwali on 8 November; by 25 October for the rest of India.
Returns? Pieces are made to order; exchange or return for store credit within 48 hours of delivery on unused pieces with tags (see the returns policy). Skincare is not returnable once opened.
More from the series: Diwali 2026 outfit ideas for women · Diwali card party outfits · Bhai Dooj 2026. Shop: gifting · under ₹999 · Diwali edit.
