If you're looking for a handmade gift for Diwali, a crochet bag is a good answer: it is useful,
it is made by hand, and it doesn't look like everything else in the gift aisle. The same is true
for the festivals that follow, and for the gift you buy yourself. This page explains why, which
BELLALOOM pieces suit which person, and how to order in time.
BELLALOOM bags are handmade by my mother and grandmother from recycled T-shirt
yarn. We'll be honest about what that means for gifting: each piece takes time to make,
so the earlier you order, the better.
Why a handmade bag works as a gift
Because it is used, not stored. Many festive gifts are sweets that disappear in a week
or decor that goes into a cupboard. A bag is carried to college, work and dinners, so the
person thinks of you each time.
Because someone made it. A BELLALOOM bag takes 4-15 hours of crochet. That time
is the gift. It is also why the piece feels different from a factory-made one.
Because the yarn is recycled. The bags are made from recycled T-shirt yarn.
Because you can choose the colours. For made-to-order pieces, you pick the shades,
so the gift can match the person.
Diwali gifting: who to give what
Diwali is full of small obligations, from family and friends to colleagues and the
neighbours who sent sweets. Here is a simple way to match the gift to the person.
- For your sister or cousin: . Diva Baguette, A bag she will actually carry.
- For your mother or aunt: Elegant Jasmine, in a calmer, deeper shade
- that goes with festive wear.
- For a friend: an accessory such as a bag charm or AirPod cover, which is
- a lower-cost way to give something handmade.
- For a colleague or host: the same small accessories work well and are
- easy to pack.
Order in time
Made-to-order bags take 3-5days from confirmation to dispatch, plus delivery time.
For a Diwali gift, that means ordering by 5. After that, we can only offer ready pieces.
If you are close to the date, message us on WhatsApp and we'll tell you plainly
what we can and can't deliver.
If you're reading this after Diwali, the same timeline applies to every festival below.
The festivals that come after
The gifting season doesn't end with Diwali. Here is what a handmade bag suits next.
- Bhai Dooj: a thoughtful gift between siblings that isn't a card or a box of sweets.
- Christmas and New Year: secret Santa, office gifts and gifts for friends who
- celebrate. Small accessories work well here.
- Valentine's Day: a gift for a partner, or for a friend you want to remember.
- Holi, Raksha Bandhan and wedding season: we'll cover these as they come.
As a rule, order three weeks before the date until you know your real timelines. Adjust
that figure once you do.
Gifting yourself: why not
You don't need an occasion, and you don't need permission. Many women buy gifts
for everyone else through the festive season and nothing for themselves.
If you want to treat yourself, a handmade bag is a considered purchase. It is something
you will use every day, made slowly by hand, in colours you choose. That is a quieter
way to mark a festival than a sale-day impulse buy. Dipika gifted herself a Diva Baguette
on her birthday!
If you're not sure which one, send us a photo of what you usually wear and we'll help
you choose.
How to order a gift
- Pick the bag or accessory and tell us the colours you like.
- Confirm with the ₹250 advance.
- Tell us the date you need it by, and we'll say honestly whether we can make it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send it directly to the person I'm gifting? Absolutely!
What if they don't like the colour? Check our exchange policy
Do you offer gift wrapping? Yes, we do!
Can I order a few bags at once for family? Why not? We actually have special
discounts for that!
Ready to choose a gift? Browse the handbags or message us on WhatsApp with who
it's for and the date you need it by.