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Three Reasons to Buy Diwali Gifts From Archies
- Archies has been popular among Indians for decades!
If you grew up in India in the 90’s and early 2000’s then you are probably familiar with Archies, the very popular gifts and novelties store. Before the emergence of e-cards and social media, Archie’s cards were the coolest way to express feelings to loved ones. Birthdays always meant receiving greetings cards from friends and family, and most of them were from Archies. For the longest time it was the one stop shop for buying gifts for your family, friends and sometimes even yourself. The mix of greeting cards, popular 'show pieces' and unique gift items encapsulated Indian taste and the store continues to be popular despite rising competition. - A wide variety of gift items
Apart from cards Archies also sells a variety of other items like junk jewelry, mugs with cute illustrations and messages, stuffed animals, notebooks, photo frames, clocks, pen stands, posters and lots more. You can also get personalised gifts in there. It’s unlikely that you would ever walk into Archie’s and come out empty handed. There is always something for everyone. - Significant online presence alongside regular stores
In the age of internet and online shopping Archies has managed to retain its popularity by opening their very own online store archiesonline.com. You can visit the store, browse products and order them online. That way you get to purchase Archie’s unique merchandise without having to leave the comfort of your home.
Popular Gift Items Available at Archies
At Archies, the sheer variety of products can sometimes overwhelm you and make it hard for you to make up your mind. But if you visit archiesonline.com, then you will see a section called hot sellers, which list some of the most popular items in the store. Browse this section if you are having a hard time making up your mind and you will be sure to find something that you will like.
Decorative Candles
If its Diwali gifts that you are shopping for, candles must be right up there on your list. Archie’s has a wide range of candles suitable for every budget and taste. The scented candles come in different fragrances and colors. You can also find floating candles and tea lights. For Diwali you could pick the Yellow Floral Floating Candle Box set. This set contains three beautiful flower shaped candles that floats on water. Buy it for Rs.299 from archiesonline.com
Photo Frames
A beautiful photo frame not only makes a photo look more special but also is a great home décor item. This elegant white photo frame from Archies is decorated with stones and embossing. This classy piece will enhace the beauty of any space where its kept at. Buy it for Rs.674 here.
Religious Idols
It’s traditional to gift idols of God’s and Goddesses on the holy festival of Diwali. The Magestic Ganesha Idol will make an ideal Diwali gift. This red coloured figurine from archiesonline.com is a not only an auspicious gift but also an artistic one. Let this idol improve the aesthetics of your living room and fill you with feelings of devotion. Buy it for Rs.799.
Greeting Cards
In the age of e-greetings and Whatsapp messages it feels nice to get a physical card at times. To wish your friends and family in a more personal way send them some Diwali Greeting Cards with a hand written message. Buy the pack of 10 Diwali Greeting Cards worth Rs.150 from archiesonline.com
Diwali Gift Hampers Available at Archies
The collection of hampers and combos available at Archies are perhaps the most popular gift items for Diwali. There are chocolate and cookie hampers cosmetic hampers, jewellery hampers fragrance combos, accessories and even stationary hampers.
Lord Buddha Diwali Gift Hamper
We liked this hamper because it has a little bit of everything - a beautiful statue of Buddha held within a palm, a Diwali greeting card, and a set of 5 red candles shaped like stars to light up any home. And because dry fruit and nuts are essential to Diwali, a reusable glass jar filled with almonds. Send this hamper to those who are environmentally conscious, those who are spiritually inclined and those who are likely to be tired of receiving too many boxes of holiday mithai.
Priced at Rs.599, it's also easy on the pocket. Order this here.
Dryfruits Hamper
Follow the Diwali tradition of gifting dry fruits with this neat little hamper from archiesonline.com. The hamper comes with a Diwali Greeting Card, an embellished potli bag containing 100 gm of cashews and 100 gm of raisins. It’s a complete gift which you can git to friends, family and relatives. Buy it for Rs.1,349 here.
Diwali Chocolate Hamper
A great gift for Diwali would be the Delicious Chocolate Hamper. It contains an assortment of chocolates including snickers bars and Cadbury’s Silk and Crackle. It’s a gift that can be enjoyed not only by oneself but also shared with friends and family. Buy it for Rs.1,599 here.
Diwali Sweets Hamper
If you want to go down the traditional route and stick to traditional Diwali gifts like Indian sweets, then you can find that at Archie’s too. Archies has hampers of sweets like rasgulla, gulab jamun, petha, barfi and kaju katli. Get the Kaju Barfi and Diwali Greeting Card for Rs.1,249. It contains 240 pieces of delicious Kaju Barfis. With these yummy sweets we can bet that you will be forced to forget your diet and spend your time indulging your sweet cravings. Order it here.
Personalised Diwali Gifts Available at Archies
This Diwali if you are leaning towards getting personalised gifts for everyone, then you need look no further. Archies offers a variety of personalised gifts at a very reasonable price. Choose between personalised bags and wallets, calendars, greeting cards, mugs, photo frames cushions and even pen drives. You can also find personalised combos of chocolates, sweets and other gift as well. Create Your Own Metal Pen Drive lets you create pen drives with customised text. These would make great and useful Diwali gifts. Buy them for Rs.594 from here.
Coffee Mugs
A coffee mug can be used for drinking hot beverages, and also be used as a pen stand or just a desk accessory. This beautiful coffee mug in cool shades of blue comes with a motivational message on it and will make a wonderful Diwali gift for anyone. This ceramic mug is microwave and dishwasher safe and has a capacity of 325 ml. Buy it for Rs.499 here.
Cushions
Giving the house a makeover is one of the things that everyone does before Diwali. With this starry eyed smiley cushion from Archie’s your room will look snazzier than ever. This multi-coloured square cushion measures 35 cm x 29 cm and has a bright yellow starry eyed smiley emoji on the front. Click here to buy it for Rs.899.
Dry Fruit and Tea Lights Hamper
Dry fruits are healthy and delicious treats which you can snack on guilt free. They are also used to enhance the taste of a number of Indian dishes. Adding dry fruits increases the nutritional value of food. You can add dry fruits to rice dishes like pulavs, as a topping on sweets, and also in a variety of other dishes.
Get the Tea Lights and Cashew Hamper from Archies. This festive hamper contains 1 greeting card, a set of 6 tea lights and 100 gm cashews packed into a gift bag. You could gift this to people who are on a strict diet or are not that fond of sweets. Buy it for Rs.1,249 here.
Tips to Buying Diwali Gifts at Archies
- Go Through Their Product Catalogue Online
You can either order products from their online store or visit one of their outlets. But before doing either, just go through their online product catalogue to get gift ideas. So that by the time you are ready to do your shopping you have a clear idea in your head about the exactly the kind of gifts that you want to get. - Take an Overview of Prices
One of the benefits of perusing the online catalogue of Archies is that you get a fair idea about the prices of the products which helps you plan your gift budget in advance. Setting a budget in advance is a good way to keep your expenses in check and save money while buying the gifts. - Locate a Store Nearby or Shop Online
Most big cities have multiple Archies outlets. If there is one near you, then a good idea would be to visit the store and check out the products in person. If you stay in the suburbs or in a locality which doesn’t have an Archies nearby, then you could order their products online. One thing which you can be sure about at Archies has a superior quality of products in their stores, and the same are available online.
Consider Including an Archies Greeting Card with Your Gift
Archie’s started primarily as a company which produces and sells greetings cards. They have partnered with global brands like Hallmark to bring to you cards with innovative designs, unique color palettes and original messages and quotes. This Diwali use Archie’s cards to make the closest people in your life feel a bit more special. Send them an Archie’s card. The personal touch will create all the difference in the world and bring you closer to your loved ones.
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Take your time to browse
At a store you have the ability to examine products physically before making a selection but any given store will not have all the products in stock. Which is why shopping online is a good idea as you can browse through the entire range of products and gifts. Take your time to go through the product catalogue, compare prices, both within the website as well as products available elsewhere to get the best gifts on good rates.