Luxury Diwali Gift Guide 2021

LAST year, we weren’t able to celebrate Diwali due to the unfortunate Covid-19 situation. Festive moments were sorely missed, but the bright side of it all is that this year will be bigger and better than ever.

As the Hindu festival of light draws closer in (November 4),  it’s time to make up for lost time. If you want to impress your family and friends with some memorable Diwali gifts, read on to see our top picks. 

Ninja Foodi

Ninja Foodi Multi-cooker 

The Ninja Foodi has gained a cult status in the world of cooking. It’s known for its impressive 9-in-1 in features which include pressure cooking, slow cooking, air crisping, dehydrating, baking, roasting, grilling, sautéing, steaming and making yoghurt.

This is the perfect Diwali gift for buddings chefs or those who want to make slow cooking that bit easier. Its multi-function features are guaranteed to impress, and you can make everything from daal to bread in this genius piece of kitchenware.

Priced between £229.99- £269.99 depending on size and model, and can be bought here

Forever Tango

Amaffi, Forever Tango 

This luxury fragrance house sets itself aside with its rich, memorable scents. This fragrance is something you’ll never forget, as it uses the rare champaca flower which is known for its soft, seductive notes. This flower was worn by Asian women on their hair, and is a symbol of divine femininity.

Priced at £5,500 and available to buy here

The Brightening Kit

Dr Sturm Brightening Kit 

As winter creeps around the corner, it’s important to start taking measures to prevent skin can from getting dull and dry. Dr Barbara Sturm has become a huge international name in skincare, and her products are used by a handful of A-listers.

Her range is focuses on achieving skin brilliance by using anti-inflammatory techniques. This Brightening Kit is full of wonderful, travel sized mini that will your skin glowing through the season. The kit contains a cleanser, enzyme cleanser, anti-pollution drops, brightening serum, brightening face lotion and brightening face cream. 

Priced at £170, and is available to buy here

Circular Spice Tin

Indian Spice Tin

A traditional circular spice tin is a kitchen staple if you enjoy cooking South Asian food. Each spice is stored in easy-to-grab tins, which means you can keep all those key spice seasonings in one place. The tin can be stowed away in any drawer, and this particular tin is ideal for Diwali as it comes wrapped in a gorgeous printed material that comes from a saree.

The tin costs £29.95, and can be bought here.

Candle Gift Set

Olivia’s Haven candle gift set

There’s nothing more luxurious than a hand-poured candle. Olivia’s Haven is a luxury boutique that focuses on quality, not quantity. The brand uses environmentally friendly soy wax, which burns slower than a normal candle would, and smells more intense! This gift set includes 2 new scents from the collection. You can never go wrong with a candle at Diwali!

The gift set costs £59, and can be purchased here.

Frerejean Frères Champagne bottle

Frerejean Frères Extra Brut Premier Cru NV 

This Extra Brut Champagne is a fitting gift for lovers of bubbles. It aged for 5 years, and it uses traditional Champagne making methods. Aromas of citrus and honey are followed by an almost savoury, crisp dryness on the palate. The wine is made up of 50%  Chardonnay and  50%  pinot noir grapes, a blend which lends itself to this unique flavour profile.

Purchase the Champagne for £45 here.

Shark WandVac in blue

Shark WandVac System 2-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner 

Shark vacuums have a cult status in the cleaning world. They’re known for their intense sucking power, and smart design. The vacuum can be used as a handheld and on floor mode, and it stows away incredibly easily due to its slim design. This new 2-in-1 cordless vacuum is perhaps their stylish one yet. The new range comes in gold, black, dark blue and light blue, and they all have a sparkly exterior,  so you may want to keep it out on display. Don’t be fooled by the delicate Champagne gold colour exterior. The WandVac has more suction power than any other handheld under 1kg!

The vacuum retails at £199 and can be bought here.  

Saint Ogun rum

Saint Ogun

Saint Ogun encapsulates the history of its creators, telling the story of Nigerian Yoruba culture and its evolution to the Caribbean islands. It uses flavours from Caribbean rum distilleries to create a harmonious blend that will linger on your mind and palette.

On the nose, you’ll find aromas of tropical fruit such as pineapple and apricot. On the palate, the fruit will come alive before mellowing into a softer vanilla finish.  Sip it neat or shake it up in a cocktail. Either way, it’s the ideal festival gift.

Buy the rum here for £38

Diwali chocolate box

Simsanté Diwali Collection 

Ever heard of superfood chocolate? Well, now you have. Simsanté fuses health with indulgence by using pure cocoa along with naturally sweet ingredients such as dates to create a delicious chocolatey treat. This Diwali collection boasts Eastern flavours such as saffron and nuts, and it is the perfect gift for health-conscious people who don’t want to miss out on the festive treats. 

The box is priced at £23.95 and can be purchased here

Blue matches

Noble MacMillan Elephant Bottled Matches

Diwali time always involves lighting candles around the house, so these stylish matches are the ideal stocking filler or gift alongside a candle. The matches are 10cm long which makes them the perfect length for lighting candles. This glass bottle looks great as a decorative piece on display, and let’s face it, nothing is more satisfying than striking a match!

Buy the matches for £14.50 online here

Vésuve candle

Vésuve Rigaud Candle 

Perfume masters Rigaud have a history of telling stories through smell. Their story dates back to 1852, when Jean Baptiste Rigaud became infatuated with interesting smells. Each candle will transport you to a different place, and this specific candle will take you to Italy as it takes inspiration from Naples’ great volcano, Vesuvius.

The striking orange colour is matched by offering aromas of amber and incense, which are quintessential to the festival of Diwali. The candle has an impressive burn time of 90 hours. 

A large Rigaud candle is priced at £70, and can be purchased here

by Katrina Mirpuri

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