People are ditching traditional festive hampers and adopting eco-friendly alternatives this Diwali BY team viva
Diwali is one of the most awaited Indian festivals, courtesy to the bright fancy lighting, sweets, and decorations and of course ample of gift exchanging. It is that time of the year again when celebrations are all lined up one after the other and the entire nation is illuminated with the festive mood. But this time instead of going with the traditional dry fruit baskets and sweet boxes, people are preferring plants, ethically prepared chocolates, Ayurvedic wellness hampers and ethnic handicrafts and textiles. To make this festival a memorable affair for you and your family, Taj has come up with an exciting range of goodies which will add sweetness to the festivity like marzipan fruits, homemade macaroons, signature Taj chocolates, and the delicious mava cake, along with diyas handcrafted by children from a NGO based in Auroville, Tamil Nadu. Thus, one can support a good cause by brightening up the lives of the children belonging to this NGO. So, celebrate Diwali in high spirits and spread love like never before.
New innovative and fancy festive décor elements add to one's indoor spaces, the interplay of traditional and contemporary elements of home décor of today is modern in nature. From terracotta and resin in pots, to costume made, designer pot holders have become the perfect fit with a beautiful plant to go along with it.
Ayurvedic wellness products are also scoring high on the gifting options list. With the ancient science of Ayurveda remaining acutely relevant in the modern world due to its principles of harmony, purity, simplicity and true focus on physical, emotional and spiritual health, incorporating Ayurvedic principles into everyday life is a simple exercise of making small changes that all add up to a happier and healthier you. Certain outlets help one find their own unique dosha (one of the three substances that are present in a person's body – vata, pitta and kapha) through a series of questions, thus enabling the body to be healed in the most natural manner.
Ethnic handicrafts and textiles are also gaining momentum in the market. Originality is the way to connect India to the world of innovations and creations, a perfect way to use the empty spaces in your living room. Platforms like Artisans Emporio – Handicraft-Handloom-Handmade in Delhi have scoured various corners of India and their repertoire is reflective of the vast variety that Indian handicrafts are known for across the globe. It is this sensibility and approach towards the skilled weavers and countryside artisans that has formed Artisans Emporio. To name a few, they have Bangaru prints, fine block printed textiles, meenakari works, Rajasthani work and ivory carvings, lacquer, filigree work, delicately cut precious stones, traditional printing, exquisite enamelled jewelleries, wood , metal and marble stones. These are in the form of boxes, pen holders, table ornaments, chimes, clocks and coasters.