Give Back This Festive Season: Support Homegrown Businesses With Unique Offerings

With the ongoing festive season, the time for card games, laughter, good food and clothes is also here. But the season has also brought in the big question – what does one gift to their loved ones? Gone are the days when a Soan papdi box or fruit basket could be handed over to the friends and family, as people look for more unconventional and unique products for gifting.

The festival of lights also offers the opportunity of giving back to one’s community at a grass root level by supporting homegrown brands and local businesses. This Diwali, explore Oyela – a collaborative commerce platform is home to over 20,000 local brands in fashion, accessories, home décor, and skincare, with one-of-a-kind products never seen on any other platform.

Here is a list of top 5 brands on Oyela to choose from this festive season for all your gifting woes:

1. Allthingsprettybym Founded by mompreneur Mansi Sahni, Allthingsprettybym is home to unique and attractive jewellery pieces. From oxidised chandbalis and jhumkas for festive season, to everyday office wear – the brand houses accessories for every occasion. One can also find quirky charm bracelets and necklaces that can be gifted especially to the young ones in the family.
2. Theprintpitara The print pitara is a vibrant venture deeply rooted in Rajasthan’s traditions with a commitment to preserving the art of tie and dye. Founded by Pradeep and Muskan, the unisex brand is home to a diverse collection of kurtas, kaftans, men shirts, co-ord sets and more, all steeped in the sustainable textiles of bandhani, leheriya and shibori.
3. Blush Boww The brand Blush Boww is home to handmade crochet clothing, where each piece is handcrafted with dedication and a commitment to quality. Founded by Ciena Fernandes, the venture doesn’t only boast of crochet clothing but also quirky crochet accessories such as earrings, scrunchies and even unconventional headphone toppers! What truly distinguishes Blushboww is its dedication to sustainability. Ciena’s zero waste and recycling practices make her designs not just stylish but environmentally conscious.
4. HerbalmashThe brainchild of entrepreneur Venessa, Herbal Mash is a personalised, gender-neutral, sulphate-free, and paraben-free skincare brand. From a selection of handcrafted hair care products to an entire acne kit, Venessa has ensured quality and affordability with each unique offering as part of her brand.
5. BunishopA unique accessory haven, Bunishop is home to one-of-a-kind jewellery. Taking inspiration from nature, gothic culture, and celestial elements, founder Indrani handcrafts each piece. Furthermore, she also supports local businesses in the process by procuring raw materials from nearby physical stores or small Instagram stores.