With Bhai Phonta at our doorstep this year, you might be thinking long and hard about the perfect gift for your sibling. A good gift is something that represents thought, care, and love. More importantly, however, a great gift is something that gives you the bragging rights on who the best gift giver is in the family, for at least a whole year. Be honest, that’s what this is really about, isn’t it?
Before you stare at your wallet contemplating handing over straight-up cash as a gift, My Kolkata takes a look at a few potential gift ideas for sisters and brothers, ranging from tech, to clothing, to customised goodies, all geared to make sure you get your sibling the best Bhai Phonta gift this year!
For the sisters
Memory Quilt
Still have your sister’s childhood clothes somewhere in your parents’ house? Take a trip down nostalgia lane and gift your sister a memory quilt from Sweet Root. After you apply for a pickup request for old memories, this company of professional quilters will get in contact with you and customise your quilt exactly to your specifications. These memory quilts are truly a treasure trove of memories that will feel like a warm hug for your sister, plus you can always be cheeky and add some prank clothes to the mix!
Check out: Sweet Root Memory Quilts
Smartwatch
A smartwatch with Bluetooth calling, an AI voice assistant, and a sleek metal body that is not only incredibly cool to look at, but also blends style with functionality. If your sister is a tech-head, or even if not, this watch is sure to impress! Available in a variety of colours and bands, the Fire-Boltt Phoenix Pro range might just be the perfect gift for your sister.
Check out: Fire-Boltt website (Also available on Amazon, Nykaa, Flipkart and other platforms)
Skincare Set
Skincare is always a thoughtful gift to give! If your sibling is someone who is a Korean skincare aficionado, then this newly launched vegan range from The Face Shop is sure to win you brownie points. The best part? They have a trial kit. Every skincare enthusiast knows the importance of being able to sample the products before using them.
Check out: The Face Shop
Vintage Aesthetic Scrapbooking Kit
Is journaling, scrapbooking, note-taking some things that you always find your sibling doing? Then a scrapbooking kit is a perfect gift to pick for them! Loaded with goodies for when they need an outlet for creativity and productivity, and a way to record memories, express themselves, and maybe finally write that book of poems they never quite started.
Check out: RANUR 346pcs Vintage Aesthetic Scrapbook Kit
For the brothers
Shaving/Grooming Kit
This Park Avenue Special Festive Season Gift Hamper contains a plethora of shaving equipment, as well as items that are grooming essentials. Always a thoughtful gift, this festive hamper might be perfect! And sisters, if that beard your brother has grown is really annoying you, this is a nice way of giving him a nudge in the right direction!
Check out: Park Avenue Special Festive Season Gift
Indian cricket T-shirts
Cricket World Cup fever is here, and it is here to stay! If your brother is a cricket fan, and watching the sport is something you enjoy doing together, then some official ICC Cricket World Cup merch is a great gift for your bhai. If you’re looking for something different, clothing brand Bodyline has a range of Indian cricket t-shirts ranging from retro jerseys to graphic tees. As India marches on towards winning another World Cup on home soil (fingers crossed!), this can be a great choice for watching that final together!
Check out: ICC merch and India Cricket shirts from Bodyline
Casual Sneakers
Casual sneakers go well with any style of clothing, be it casual, smart casuals, or even formals. If your bro is a stylish one, then some cool new kicks can be a great addition to his wardrobe, and something your brother will love to wear. Our pick are the casual sneakers from Red Tape.
Check out: Red Tape
Wireless earphones
Pods are the thing. Long gone is the time of the wired earphones! Wireless earphones or earpods or earbuds have left their wired counterparts in the dust, and become a style statement in addition to being a tech accessory. These Bluetooth earphones from boAt are available in a variety of colours, and their lightweight and ergonomic design means you can wear them for extended periods of time without feeling it. If they are blasting the music and shutting off the sound of your voice when you talk, that’s collateral damage!
Check out: boAt