The festive season is in full swing and as Kali Puja and Diwali draw nearer, Bhai Phonta is also just around the corner. The festival that celebrates the bond between siblings, and used to be all about the brothers, has grown to encompass sisters, friends and furballs.
What remains constant is having to think and plan all your gifts. If you’re on the lookout for the perfect gifts for your siblings this festive season, here’s a handy list of ideas for siblings, cousins, friends and furry companions that will not draw a hole in your pockets.
Graphic tees
Is your sibling the one who always has a witty comeback and lives life by sarcastic one-liners? These comfy t-shirts are the perfect Bhai Phonta gift. Banter and sarcastic comebacks are a love language between siblings, let that love translate to your gift. Plus, it’s common knowledge that when your sibling is out of sight, these clothes will be yours!
Soul & Peace also have a collection of graphic tees for various categories like pet parents, travels, gym junkies, and more.
Beard grooming kits
Facial fluff is all the rage and amps up the cool factor. If you’re looking for a gift for your beard-loving brother or buddy, Beardo’s gift boxes and hampers are a great choice. From grooming products like beard oils and hair wax to fragrances, sunscreens and more, the choices are varied.
Wellness Hampers
Me-time is often accompanied by a bath routine, or some pampering and a good book. Handmade, natural products from homegrown brands like these lush wellness hampers from Lush Plush are ideal gifts for siblings who deserve some pampering. Their festive hampers include lip scrubs, face mists, lip balm, handmade soaps, candles and much more, and at pocket friendly prices. So if you’re one of those who has a long list of gifts to buy, these are perfect for you!
Hand embroidered Bags
Now that everyone is steadily going back to working from office and travelling more, a stylish bag can make a thoughtful gift. These hand-embroidered i-pad sleeves from Kolkata label Riddhi Pankaj are a stylish accessory for all those siblings jetting off to travel or getting back to the hustle.
Smartwatches
One can never go wrong with watches, or in recent times, a smartwach. Classy, elegant and uber functional, these smartwatches from Firebolt are great for the tech-savvy sibling. From organising to tracking your steps and more, these trendy pieces should be on your Bhai Phonta gifting list.
Fun stationery
If you have younger siblings, gifts of colourful stationery kits are a sure-shot way to impress them. From making online classes more fun, to earning extra peer-points in class for the prettiest pencil case, these combos from Chickles will brighten up their festivities. The combos come with a mix bag of items including pens, notepads, notebooks, magnets, pencils, erasers, washi tapes, and even little reading lamps.
Bollywood stickers
Are you the siblings who have a go-to Bollywood moment for every scenario or planned movie-night outings? Or maybe you’re the one who is dragged to every movie because you have a Bollywood-buff brother or sister. These Bollywood stickers from Mizrab will indulge your sibling’s filmy obsessions and make an adorable addition to your festive gifts. From Poo’s ‘Kaun hai jisne dobara mudke mujhe nahi dekha’ moment to the 3 Idiots, there’s a host of things to choose from.
Healthy snacks
You can never go wrong with food. With a growing demand for healthy snack options, the days of chips and chocolates are gone. For your health-conscious sibling, try these healthy snacking options from Every Hour Snacks. They have a variety of crispy baked treats made with healthy grains like jowar and ragi. There are also multigrain and quinoa puffs and all of them come in a host of interesting flavours from chaat masala to momo chutney. You siblings and friends are sure to appreciate these when the munchies strike.
Book boxes
Is your sibling a bibliophile? They are sure to appreciate these book boxes from Lock the Box. Simply go on to the website and choose the books that fit in the box, click and pay for your order, and it’ll be delivered to your doorstep. The website stocks both new and pre-owned books so if your siblings cherish pre-loved books, this should be on your gifting list.
Party glasses
If you have a party lover in the family who throws frequent parties, then mixology kits, wine and drink glasses are the perfect gifts, and this set of drinking glasses from Nestasia definitely fit the bill. You can always invite yourself over for a drink!
For the furball sibling
Why should hoomans have all the fun? Pets are family and definitely brothers and sisters to many. While our furballs are usually happiest with time and attention, special days call for gifts.
If you’re celebrating the day with your pooch sibling, check out the collection of festive clothing, grooming products, toys, treats, bedding and more from Pets Go Nuts.
