10 of the Most Amazing Gift Baskets for Women and 3 Reasons Why You Should Go for a Gift Basket This Time Around (2018)

Gift baskets are all the rage right now. They have become the go-to gifts for weddings, corporate parties, birthdays and festivals. So what exactly are gift baskets? Well, a gift basket is a collection of luxurious things that may or may not come packed in a basket. Gift baskets or hampers may come in various shapes and sizes. They can contain food items like cheese, chocolates, jams and spreads, packaged snacks, cookies etc. They can also contain beverages like cocoa powder, coffee, tea and packaged juices. Beauty hampers can contain bath products like shower gel, scrub, lotion, loofah, soap and scented candles. They can also contain makeup and beauty accessories like brushes sponges and manicure kits. Actually, there are no strict rules to what you can put inside a gift hamper. It’s better to put things that go well together or to follow a theme. For example, a coffee lover's hamper can contain a jar of gourmet coffee beans, biscotti, coffee flavoured cupcakes or macaroons, a coffee press and a cute personalised coffee mug.

Gift baskets make good gifts for various reasons. Firstly they are available in various sizes, therefore, making them perfect for every budget. There are gift baskets available for as low as ₹500 rupees and then there are gourmet ones going up ₹15000 and even higher. The price depends on the kind of things that are there in the gift basket and also the quantity. Larger gift baskets containing 10 or more items are obviously costlier. The more diverse the products, the higher the cost. If you have decided on a gift basket as your next gift then take a look at the various options available online. You will find that there is something suited exactly to your budget.

Wondering what gift to buy for your husband’s cousin sister’s wedding? Or are you worried about finding the perfect Diwali gift for your boss? The struggle of finding a last minute gift is too real and one that we have faced too often. Well, there’s a gift basket suited to every occasion. There are the normal ones and then there are also festive themed ones. Gift baskets are a godsend for those times when your brain runs out of gift ideas. With gift baskets, there is very little chance of people getting disappointed with the gift because who doesn’t love getting a bunch of goodies packed beautifully into a hamper? Just be sure to know of any allergies or preferences before you pick a gift basket for someone.

All people are different in their tastes, preferences and lifestyles. So before you pick out a gift basket for a woman, be sure to know what kind of a person she is. There are gift baskets specially curated for people with specific interests and lifestyles. You don’t want to gift a coffee hamper to a tea lover or a chocolate hamper to a fitness enthusiast. Choose your gift basket based on few key factors-the age of the woman, her interests, lifestyle and personality. If the receiver of your gift is someone who loves eating but is trying to lose weight then gift her a hamper full of healthy snacks. If she is into gourmet food then a hamper containing gourmet spreads, preserves, cheeses etc. If she likes to take care of her skin then a beauty box full of skincare products is perfect. If she likes to practice yoga or meditation and tries to lead a holistic life, then a home fragrance gift set with reed diffusers, essential oils and potpourri or a herbal tea hamper would be the gift basket to go for.

Know someone whose favourite thing in the world is to snuggle up with a large mug of hot cocoa or chocolate? Then a cocoa lover’s hamper would be the perfect gift to give her this winter. The ‘Your Favorite Cup Of Cocoa!’ hamper from gourmetbox.in is the perfect gift for someone whose life is incomplete without a cup of their favourite beverage to take away the chill of the winter months.

This lovely hamper contains a jar of flavoured hot chocolate, a packet of flavoured marshmallows, cinnamon sticks or chocolate chips and a packet of authentic Dutch caramel waffles. All of these things are beautifully packaged in a designer box tied with a ribbon and comes with a personalised gift tag. If you want a gift basket then you have to put in a special request at the time of ordering. The hamper is priced at ₹750.

Gourmetbox has a variety of hampers suited for every kind of person. So if your gift is for a health enthusiast then we would suggest that you get her the Superfoods Extravaganza Hamper worth ₹3750. This large gift basket contains a large selection of the trendiest superfoods from around the world.

Included in this package is a packet of Matcha Green Tea, All Natural Coconut Sugar, Energy Nut Mix, Dark Chocolate Almond Butter, Tricolor Quinoa, Raw Cacao Nibs, Antioxidant Seed Mix, Goji Berries and a bar of Dark Chocolate. The person you gift this one to will love you for helping her on her path to wellness and in turn you will surely have some good karma coming your way. It’s a win-win situation for everyone!

We all know that one person who can’t function without her daily dose of caffeine. For the person whose only addictions in life are tea or coffee, we have the perfect gift! The brew lover’s hamper from Gourmetbox will not only keep your caffeine addict friend calm but also make her very very happy.

This hamper contains a pack of Artisan Flavored Coffee, a Flavored Green Tea Tin (tea bags), a Flavored Black Tea Tin (Loose Leaf), a Coffee Flavored Mini Cookies Jar, a pack of Honey Twigs - 10 Twigs, a box of Masala Chai Bon-Bon and a French Press. The good thing about this hamper is it won’t just load one with caffeine; it will help them stay healthy too. Everything in this hamper is either artisanal or organic therefore ensuring that the person consuming these goodies stay healthy and happy. Buy this hamper for ₹3,950.

Due to the stress of modern urban life, most of us like to unwind with a glass of wine or two at the end of the day. The Red Wine Countryside Gift Basket is for all those hardworking women who like to enjoy a little ‘me time’ with a glass of wine. This gourmet basket contains a 750 ml bottle of Merlot by Emerald Bay, 4 oz of Stoned Wheat Crackers by Eleanor & Flynn, 4 oz of UltraSharp Cheddar Cheese by Mountain View Cheese Co and 5 oz of Garlic Sausage by Hanover Smokehouse. Buy this exquisite basket for $49.99 which is around ₹ 3598.31 from gourmetgiftbaskets.com.

This gift is for the friend who never goes to sleep without taking her make-up off, spends a fortune at the spa and has an endless supply of lotions and creams. The Forest-Essentials Classic Bath Indulgence Ritual Gift Box from Nykaa contains travel size versions of some of the brand’s best beauty products. The beautiful floral printed box is packed with Ultra Rich Body Lotion Nargis (100ml), Body Mist Nargis (100ml) and Luxury Sugar Soap Nargis(125gm). Heavenly smelling and nourishing for the skin, these products are sure to please even the fussiest of beauty enthusiasts. This one costs around ₹3850, which is a bit steep, but with products this good the price seems justified.

All women like to smell good. So gifting them something which helps to achieve that goal will earn you brownie points in her book. Thebodyshop has exquisite perfume hampers for people who like to smell good but in a natural way. Their perfumes have fragrances resembling flowers and real earthy ingredients. You can pick this lovely Japanese Cherry Blossom fragrance Gift set containing a Japanese Cherry Blossom Eau de toilette and body lotion. The set combines the subtly sweet and floral fragrance of Cherry Blossoms paired with hints of magnolia and hinoki wood. It’s priced at ₹2235 and comes in a little gift box with floral print.

You can also get the White Musk Gift set which is a heady mix of lily of the valley, jasmine and rose essences. It’s priced at ₹2120.

Got that friend who you always go to for makeup advice and whose precise winged eyeliner always makes you a tad bit jealous of her mad makeup skills? Then gift her the Maybelline New York Smoke it Out Kit for her birthday. This gift comprises of Maybelline Hypercurl Volume Express Mascara, Maybelline New York Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner, Maybelline New York The 24K Nudes Palette and also a glitzy make-up pouch. This set contains everything that one may require to achieve a subtle and sexy smoky-eyed look for a night around town. Priced at ₹1101, this one is a steal and costs much less than the combined price of each product. You can buy this one from Nykaa.

Being a new mom is hard work and if someone you know is in this phase in their life then we have the perfect gift hamper for her. The Moms Co. Everything for Baby Gift Set is the perfect gift for a new mom that will help her take care of her baby easily and safely. This gift basket comes in the form of a little suitcase which is packed with everything that is needed to look after the baby’s delicate skin and hair for those first few months.

The products are USDA-Certified and clinically tested for hypo allergens. The Moms Co. Everything For Baby with Suitcase Gift Box contains Natural tear free Baby Wash (200ml, Natural Baby Lotion (200ml), Natural Baby Shampoo (200ml), Natural Massage Oil (100ml), Natural Diaper Rash Cream (25g), Natural Hair Oil (100ml and Natural Baby Powder (100g). Buy it for ₹2399 from Nykaa.

If your sister, cousin or friend is getting married this year then it means that you are in charge of a lot of wedding stuff. But buying the perfect wedding gift is something that you shouldn’t worry too much about because we have got that covered for you. The Maybelline New York Bridal Kit is a specially curated makeup hamper for brides. It contains all the makeup products that a bride may need on her big day to acquire a natural, fresh and flawless look.

It includes Maybelline New York Fit Me Concealer - 25 Medium, Maybelline New York Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner – Black, Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Mascara - Blackest Black, Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation - 230 Natural Buff, Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lip Gradation - Red 1, Maybelline New York Fit me Loose Finishing Powder – 25, and the Maybelline New York The 24K Nudes Eyeshadow Palette. Buy it for ₹2504 from Nykaa.

Chocolate was considered the food of the Gods by the ancient Mayans and we all know one such person in the current time who worships harbours similar sentiments. For the chocolate loving woman in your life get the Chocolate Haven Hamper from Gourmet box. This box comes with a jar of All Natural Expresso & dark Chocolate Demerera Sugar, a box of Chocolate Chips Oat Cookies, a bag of Dark Chocolate and Seasalt Waffle Chips, a jar of Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, a jar of Dark Chocolate Flavored Popcorn, some Flavored Artisan Chocolate Bars and a box of Mini Fudge Jar Gift Set. Priced at ₹2800.

Each person is unique and it’s not always possible to put them in a box, figuratively speaking. For those unique people with an equally distinctive taste, we suggest DIY gift baskets or hampers. Here you have the liberty to go crazy and it’s obviously easier on the pocket. Put together a movie night hamper for your boyfriend with microwave popcorn, m&ms, cans of soda or beer, and maybe coupons for pizza or a mother’s day hamper for your mom with scented candles, sleep mask, fluffy slippers and chocolates. You can find homemade gift basket ideas on Pinterest.