Six gift ideas for hosts friends and family
Choose a Deepavali gift around the person you are visiting: a food gift that meets the household’s dietary needs, an accessory that matches their style, or a useful item for a hobby they enjoy. This DORS edit brings together six options across different budgets, from a small stationery set to a silk scarf.
Deepavali, also called Diwali, is known as the Festival of Lights. The National Heritage Board’s Deepavali guide describes preparations that can include decorating the home, buying new clothes and preparing snacks, while noting that traditions vary across communities. Let your host’s preferences guide the gift and how you present it.
A Bracelet for Someone Who Enjoys Charms
Jewellery works best when you know the recipient’s preferences. Notice whether they usually wear gold-coloured pieces, beaded jewellery or small charms, and check their wrist size before choosing.
EMBRACE JEWELLERY
The Jolie Gems Link Bracelet combines a paperclip chain with gemstone beads, a freshwater pearl and hanging charms. It is made from brass with 18k gold plating and measures 15 cm with a 3.5 cm extension. Choose the gemstone option to suit the recipient’s usual colours; the photograph shows several variations.
Jolie Gems Link Bracelet variations shown together. Each bracelet is sold separately. Image: DORS product gallery.
A Necklace for Everyday Wear
For someone who prefers a smaller accessory, think about the necklaces they already reach for. Length matters as much as colour: compare the measurements with a favourite piece before buying.
SUNNYSDE
The Gio Necklace is made from stainless steel, including its clasp and findings. Its 38 cm length and 5 cm extension give you a clear measurement to compare. The worn photograph shows how its small metal details sit around the neckline, helping you judge whether the style suits the recipient.
Gio Necklace shown worn to illustrate its scale and shape. Image: DORS product gallery.
A Kitchen Gift for a Host Who Uses Wraps
A practical kitchen gift can suit a host whose routines you know. Check that they use reusable food wraps and would enjoy the illustrated design. The printed dishes are a design detail to consider alongside their tastes.
SINGLAPA
The Singapore Bites Edit Beeswax Wrap features food illustrations derived from watercolour artwork. The wraps are reusable and made with beeswax, so check that this material suits the recipient’s preferences. Confirm the sizes included and pass on the maker’s care directions with the gift.
Singapore Bites Edit Beeswax Wrap designs and sizes shown. Image: DORS product gallery.
A Silk Scarf for a Lover of Colour
For a friend or family member who already wears scarves, consider the scale of the print and the size they prefer. A generous square can be folded in several ways, so picture how it would work with their existing wardrobe.
BINARY STYLE
The Splendid Little India Premium Silk Scarf is a 105 × 105 cm square in 100% silk twill with a double-sided print. Its Little India-inspired design brings together blue, pink and yellow details. The listing includes a gift box and story card; retain the card and care instructions when wrapping it.
Splendid Little India Premium Silk Scarf shown unfolded. Image: DORS product gallery.
A Food Gift When You Know the Household Preferences
Before taking food to a gathering, ask the host about dietary requirements and allergies. Choose a pack that can remain labelled so the recipient can read the ingredients, storage directions and best-before date.
RWAH CONFECTIONS
The Pistachio Kuih Kapit pairs a coconut wafer with pistachio filling. The 105 g pack is listed at this price. It contains pistachio, so check the full current ingredient and allergen information with the host before choosing it for a shared table. Confirm the pack’s date and storage directions close to the visit.
Pistachio Kuih Kapit with its product tin. Image: DORS product gallery.
A Small Gift for Someone Who Enjoys Writing and Growing
For a colleague or friend who likes stationery and has an interest in plants, a notebook set offers something to use after the celebration. Keep the planting instructions with it so the recipient can decide when and how to use the seed elements.
PURPLE AND PURE
The Marigold Plantable Notebook Set includes a notebook, pencil and pen. The notebook seed paper contains mixed vegetable seeds, the pencil capsule contains marigold seeds and the pen capsule contains basil seeds. The photograph shows the notebook cover; check the complete set contents when buying.
The notebook cover from the Marigold Plantable Notebook Set. Image: DORS product gallery.
Choose Within Your Budget
For a smaller gift, compare the notebook set with the food option once dietary needs are clear. The beeswax wrap or necklace may suit someone whose kitchen or jewellery preferences you know. The bracelet and scarf offer more personal choices when you are familiar with the recipient’s style. Pick the item that fits the person and your budget.
A short card can explain why you chose the gift. Keep useful information with it, such as the jewellery measurements, scarf care directions, planting instructions or food label, so the recipient can enjoy it at their own pace.
Prices are in Singapore dollars. Check the selected option, pack contents and current availability before buying.
