Indian weddings are more than just rituals — they’re vibrant expressions of love, community, celebration, and heartfelt gestures. One such gesture is the tradition of return gifts: a thoughtful token of gratitude for guests who make the occasion truly special. As modern couples embrace sustainability and mindful living, there’s a growing shift toward unique, purposeful wedding favours that beautifully blend cultural heritage with conscious gifting.
India’s wedding industry is a well-established market, valued at over ₹3.7 lakh crore as of 2025, according to a report by YourStory Return gifts form a significant portion of this spend, with modern couples increasingly choosing functional, aesthetically pleasing, and eco-conscious options. If you’re looking for such thoughtful gifts that also support Indian artisans, your search ends here.
Here are 7 beautiful handcrafted return gifts — perfect for weddings, festivals or bigger orders to be created lovingly by women artisans using recycled and upcycled materials.
Why Choose Sustainable Return Gifts for Your Wedding?
It's not a trend — it's a commitment to sustainability. Sustainable return gifts are the best way to say thank you to your guests and also show love for the planet. Benefits of buying handcrafted return gifts include:
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Items crafted with recycled fleece, organic cotton, and jute fibres
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Aid Indian Women Artisans in the Countryside
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Provides a variety of use and decorative functions
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Available in Wholesale or Bulk Orders All Over India.
So here we present you with a few best wedding gifts, you can find them all over India and can also be found on Sirohi online store. So whether you are getting married in Delhi or Mumbai or any other city like Bangalore or Hyderabad, these gifts will be really convenient.
Customised Return Gifts for Wedding
Sage Casket: A Mini Masterpiece
Sage Casket is a functional box, made with jute and cotton ropes and upcycled plastic. The sage casket is built around a solid iron frame and is a perfect combination of sustainability & style. This return gift will surely steal the hearts of your guests, no matter if you use it for jewellery storage or for anything small.
Lola Gifting Basket:
If you are searching for something that is decorative but also serves a purpose? The Lola Gifting Basket is a handwoven basket made from cotton and upcycled golden plastic. Perfect for storing spices, storing things, as a fruit basket or a gift basket. A great mix of form and function.
Brij Box: Tradition Meets Sustainability
Although the Brij Box is meant for festivals, like Holi, it also makes an extravagant return gift for weddings. There are three compartments. The design is colourful and traditional, made with eco-friendly materials, woven and stitched by artisans.
Peela Tray:
The Peela Tray — a bright and eco-friendly token of gratitude. This homeware piece, perfect for serving, is made from upcycled materials. Great news for fans of practical and brightly looking presents.
Wholesale Wedding Gift Orders Made Easy
We cater to bulk gifting for weddings, corporate, or any festive season. These gorgeous products can be personalised, packaged, and delivered all across India. If you are catering a wedding within tier-1 cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad or even in smaller towns, Sirohi promises timely delivery and service.
Your Every Gift Helps Support Women Artisans
When you purchase one of Sirohi's products and have it wrapped as a gift, it is more than just a stunningly woven piece — you are bringing power to the women of India. Our incredible artisans craft each product carefully by hand. It's an unforgettable return gift.
FAQs
What does a wedding return gift mean?
Return gifts are reminders of appreciation given to guests as a token of thanks for attending the wedding. Typically, they are reflective and meaningful.
What is a useful return gift?
Return gifts also need to be useful in the sense that people would use it up regularly—trays, boxes, baskets; the list could go on. They combine aesthetics with practicality.
What is the idea of return gift?
Offering the guests a return gift has been a customary thing where a return gift is offered to guests during the wedding; this is commonly practised in Indian weddings.
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