The festival of Bhai Dooj marks the gentle close of the festive season, a day that celebrates the bond between siblings through simple rituals, shared laughter, and thoughtful gestures. Whether you’re together at home or miles apart, a gift that reflects care and consciousness always says the most.
This year, move beyond the usual sweets and hampers. Choose something handmade, meaningful, and rooted in sustainability, gifts that your sibling can use, cherish, and feel good about.
Here’s our curation of sustainable Bhai Dooj gifts from Taragram that blend tradition with thoughtful design.
1. Handmade Hair Bows
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Cute and whimsical, these handloom hair bows stand apart from what you’ll usually find in the market. Each piece features intricate Soof embroidery, a craft celebrated for its geometric precision and understated elegance, handmade by artisans of Rajasthan.
Gift both bows together for a sweet yet sustainable Bhai Dooj present. Either way, it’s a thoughtful gift that feels just as special as the bond you share.
(There’s another pairing recommendation further down, so keep reading!)
2. Vibrant Crochet Earrings & Bold Statement Sets:
For the sibling who loves a pop of bold design, these handcrafted crochet earrings make for perfect festive fashion gifts. They’re light yet expressive, beautifully blending threadwork, beadwork, and kaudi shell accents.
3. Banana Fiber Jewellery Box
Every girl needs a jewellery box! And this Taragram Banana Fiber jewellery box is perfect for organizing trinkets, earrings, and cherished keepsakes (Will go amazingly with our crochet earrings. It adds warmth to any dresser with its earthy texture and handmade finish.
It’s a meaningful gift for your sister to store her treasures, or even for your brother who values neat, minimal organization.
4. Banana Fiber Pouch Set: Pencil & Coin Pouches
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Compact, sturdy, and beautifully handmade, these banana fiber pouches are ideal for everyday essentials. Gift them as a pair for your sibling to use as travel organizers, stationery holders, or minimalist wallets.
Crafted from plant fiber that’s both strong and biodegradable, these pouches are proof that practical can also be planet-friendly.
5. Handcrafted Eco-Friendly Notebook Bag & Bottle Holder Set
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For the sibling who’s always on the move, between classes, offices, or travels, this pair is both thoughtful and functional.
The notebook bag fits journals, stationery, and essentials, while the bottle holder keeps hydration stylish and sustainable. Both are handmade using eco-friendly materials, designed for conscious daily living.
6. Kota Doria Kalamkari Dupatta: Art You Can Wear
If you’re looking for one statement gift, this is it. The Kota Doria Kalamkari Dupatta blends two timeless crafts, the lightweight grace of Kota Doria and the narrative beauty of Kalamkari art.
Every motif tells a story, every thread celebrates heritage. A perfect pick for the sister who adores artistry and sustainability in equal measure.
Bonus Pick: Desert Gleam Dupatta + Bajra Bela Hair Bow: The Perfect Matchy Set
Gift your sister this Desert Gleam Cotton Dupatta and Bajra Bela Handloom Hair Bow a little early, so she can style them on Bhai Dooj itself.
The dupatta’s soft handwoven fabric and subtle sheen pair beautifully with the charm of the embroidered hair bow — together, they add a touch of tradition and artistry to her festive look. Thoughtful, graceful, and completely handmade — just like the bond you’re celebrating.
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A Thoughtful Way to Say “Thank You”
Bhai Dooj is a day that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, simple, familiar, and filled with small gestures that mean everything. A sister prays for her brother’s well-being, applies a tika on his forehead, and he, in turn, promises to stand by her, always. It’s not grand or loud, just a quiet reminder of love, care, and gratitude.
At Taragram, we cherish traditions like these, the ones that stay close to the heart and grow deeper with time. And we believe gifts, too, should carry that same honesty. Something handmade, something thoughtful, something that holds meaning beyond the moment.
The best gifts are the ones that give back, to the people we love, and to the world we share.
Sustainably yours, since 1985.
