Handmade gift ideas for Eid, weddings and Pohela Boishakh

A set of handmade bangles is a gift people actually wear. It is personal without being complicated, it suits every age, and it is easy to send across the country. Here are our ideas by occasion.

For Eid

Eid is about new clothes and visiting family, so bangles that match a festive outfit are always welcome. Rich colours with gold zari – deep green, maroon, royal blue – go with most Eid salwar kameez and sarees. For younger cousins and nieces, a bright multicolour set is a joyful choice.

For weddings and holud

For a holud (gaye holud), think yellow, orange, green and lots of sparkle: mirror work and festive bangles with ghungroo look wonderful in photos. For the wedding day itself, red and gold is the classic choice. If you are a guest, a set in the bride’s colours is a thoughtful gift for her trousseau.

For Pohela Boishakh

The Bengali New Year is red and white. A red-and-white or red-and-gold thread set completes a white saree with a red border. Fabric bangles in printed cotton also suit the relaxed, celebratory mood of the day.

For birthdays and “just because”

Choose based on what she already wears. If her style is minimal, pick a single-colour silk thread set. If she loves colour, go for a fabric bangle set in bold prints.

Getting the size right without asking

• Borrow one of her bangles for a minute and measure the inside diameter – our size guide shows how.
• Ask her mother, sister or a close friend.
• When in doubt, most adult women wear 2.4 or 2.6. Choose the bigger size if you are between two.

Make it a set

A few bangles in two complementary colours stacked together looks more generous than one heavy piece. Pair a bright set with a simpler one so she can wear them together or separately.

Want help choosing? Message us with the occasion, her outfit colour and your budget – we will suggest a few sets.