Deepavali 2026: indie Indian brands offering gifts with a story

Looking for distinctive Deepavali gifts? Independent Indian brands are offering incense sticks made from upcycled flowers, handcrafted wooden décor, illustrated postcards, contemporary koodais and pocket-sized puzzles. Among them is a Wayanad-based artist with a hearing impairment, Kishor Babu Wynd, who crafts wooden art and décor from his home studio and has gained recognition through exhibitions.