Diwali, the Festival of Lights is one of the most prominent events of the year in India. Everyone cleans their residences and places of work and decorates them with different varieties of lights.
Since giving gifts to near and dear ones is a tradition during the Festival of Lights, Team Discover East brings to you a few off beat Diwali gifts from the Northeastern region of the country. Here they are!
1. Laru – Pitha
Aren’t you bored of gifting the usual laddus and son-papdi on Diwali? Why not try something from Assam. The traditional snacks and desserts from the state can serve as excellent gifts. Narikol or tilor laru can easily be preserved for a good amount of time, and so can many variety of pitha.
2. Cotton or Silk Mask
The face mask has become a part of the daily human life in the post Covid -19 world. So why not gift something which is both useful and trendy on this special occasion. Beautiful cotton masks with gamocha or tribal prints are widely available in the market. But the beautiful silk ones are the real deal!
3. Traditional Neck Warmers
Almost each community of the region has its own version of a stole or muffler. For e.g. the Aronai of the Bodos which is made with beautiful traditional motifs. As almost all of them different patterns and colors and designs, you have a wide variety of them to select from.
4. Eri or Naga Shawl
Diwali marks the end of autumn and the advert of the winters. So a proper warm shawl is something really useful as a gift in this season. And two of the best options for this accessory come from Northeast India. If you want something simple, light and classy, go for a Eri Silk Shawl and if you want something designer and heavy, and can double up as a light blanket in times of need, the Naga Shawl is the perfect solution.
5. Bamboo and Cane Products
Customized gifts for corporate or personal gifting? Bamboo and cane handicrafts from the region are an excellent choice for your needs. From engraved glasses to coasters, from flasks to mini chairs, you have a lot of choices.
6. Brass and Bell Metal Cutlery
For the people who are bored of gifting steel or melamine or fiber plates and bowls and cups, Northeast India has something really cool to offer. The traditional Kaah – Pitol utensils of Assam are not only cool but also easier to maintain and lasts way longer than the usual.
These were a few off beat options for gifts on the occasion of Diwali from Northeast India.
