Diwali gifts: Matt and shine
2 min read . Updated: 21 Oct 2016, 07:54 PM ISTShopping for Diwali can be taxing unless you challenge the predictable constructs. Try an African necklace as a head piece, a crop top as a sari blouse
Shopping for Diwali can be taxing unless you challenge the predictable constructs that jewellery should be precious and clothes conventionally pretty. Here is a curated list of products that could be worn imaginatively by breaking down ensembles into separates and tweaking fashion without worrying about trends. Try an African necklace as a head piece, a crop top as a sari blouse...
Earrings by JJ Valaya for Swarovski Confluence
Price: Rs6,900
Available at Amazon.in and select multi-designer stores such as Ogaan and Ensemble.
Jugal Bandi Phulkari Potli by 1469
Price: Rs1,500
Available at Shop No.12, Janpath, New Delhi; and at 1469workshop.com.
Christian Louboutin for Sabyasachi Heels
Price: Rs90,000
Available at Christian Louboutin stores in Delhi and Mumbai.
JJ Valaya Couture
Price: Rs2.95 lakh
Available at JJ Valaya Life, The Gallery on MG, Mehrauli, New Delhi. For details write to contact@valaya.com.
Anamika Khanna Ensemble with Lace Cape
Price: Rs75,600
Available at Ogaan, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.
Dhurrie Tote with Leather Trim
Price: Rs3,800
Available at Jaypore.com.
Cufflinks by Rohit Bal for Swarovski Confluence
Price: Rs8,900
Available at Amazon.in; and at select multi-designer stores such as Ogaan and Ensemble.
Varun Bahl Couture
Price: Rs85,000 for the ‘sherwani’, ‘kurta’ and ‘pyjama’ and Rs45,000 for the stole
Available at Varun Bahl store, DLF Emporio mall, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.
Shivan & Narresh Cuff for Swarovski Confluence
Price: Rs10,900
Available at Amazon.in.
Silver anklet with semi- precious stones
Price: Rs11,603
Available at National Museum store, Janpath, New Delhi.
Sabyasachi bangle box
Price: Rs23,000-25,000 (depending on the craftsmanship)
Available at Sabyasachi couture near Qutub Minar, New Delhi, and at Kala Ghoda, Mumbai.
Silver ring engraved with semi-precious stones
Price: Rs4,044
Available at
National Museum store, New Delhi.
Totem Pendants by Manifest Design
Price: Rs1,900 for a set of three
Available at the Amethyst store, Royapettah, Chennai; and at Manifestdesign.in.
Brass Necklace, Tachi by Payal Khandwala
Price: Rs4,800
Available at Tachigoods.com.
Gold and Ruby Necklace and Ring by Swapna Mehta
Price: Rs4,98,333 for the necklace & Rs57,500 for the ring
Available at Bungalow Eight, Churchgate, Mumbai. Visit Bungaloweight.com for details.
Namrata Joshipura Cropped top/Sari blouse
Price: Rs10,000-15,000
Available at Namrata Joshipura stores at The Kila at Seven Style Mile, Mehrauli, and at DLF Emporio mall, New Delhi.
Hand-Embroidered Parsi gara clutch
Price: Rs9,000
Available at Ashdeen Studio, B-12, Green Park, New Delhi.
African Spiral Necklace by CVF Studio
Price: Rs5,200
Available at Jaypore.com. For details, write to cl.v.h@web.de.
Kalamkari Printed Shawl with Souzani Embroidery
Price: Rs45,000
Available at Jaypore.com.
Cotton Bandhini Dupatta by Bandhej
Price: Rs1,280
Available at Bandhej.com.
