As the Old Saying Goes, "Good Things Come in Small Packages".10 Mind-Blowing Miniature Gift Ideas for Your Close Ones (2019)!

Miniature gifts are a new gifting trend that's sweeping in. Coming in from the West, the trend has caught up with the Indian market as well, especially, in metro cities. They are, as the word suggests, really small-sized gifts which may either be useful for some purpose or just look good as a showpiece. The size, variety and unique ideas that have been developing in the miniature gift market segment in the recent past certainly deserve your attention. It is also a nice change from the usual gifts that you see everywhere and shows that you put in some good thought into buying the gift.

Miniature gifts are ideal for almost any and every occasion. The segment has a huge variety and one can find a gift for almost any occasion. But there are some things that you must consider when choosing a buy a miniature gift. However, you might want to steer clear of gifting a miniature gift to someone on a big occasion like weddings, baby shower or something similar. Also, don’t consider miniature gifts when the occasion is formal or you share a formal relationship with the person for whom you are getting a gift like a boss or a colleague. A miniature gift is best chosen when you have a personal connection with the person and the occasion is something small yet significant. You can get a miniature gift for the following occasions –

Birthdays are the perfect occasion to gift a miniature gift, especially when the person is close to you, like a family member or a dear friend. A birthday is mostly a small, fun affair and a miniature gift gives out just the same vibe. The personalisation options that a miniature gift offers further goes on to show the thought and care that you took while choosing the gift for a close one.

Housewarming parties are again a great occasion to go for a miniature gift because a huge part of this segment consists of pieces that serve as display or showpieces. Hence, you can find great things for people who have just bought a new place. Miniature paintings, clocks and statues are just some of the things that will light up anybody’s place and they will remember you every time they see it.

If you are attending a farewell party of someone close to you, a miniature gift is a nice idea. You can easily get something small, personal and at that same time something that speaks volumes about your feelings for the other person.

We made a list of the top 10 miniature gifts on the internet. These are cool gifts that are also not very expensive and make for a nice choice for the next occasion. There is also a special bonus gift at the end that steals the cake. You will also find that the list contains gifts for several types of occasions like birthdays, housewarming, farewell and even Valentine's Day!

This is a sweet present available on IGP for just Rs.495. You can get any photo of your choice printed on a canvas (a miniature canvas) which rests on a wooden stand. The canvas is a small of 4.5in x 6.2 inches and makes for a nice table-top piece at work or even a showpiece for home. It is a personalised gift that you can buy for someone close and celebrate your memories with them. However, just remember that when you upload the photo, choose a horizontal one for best results. You can choose to select this for a farewell or maybe also as a Valentine gift for your lover!

This one is more for those who are romantic at heart. It’s a mail hamper with a miniature glass bottle that contains a tiny heart in it and a box of crunchy chocolates. The highlight of the hamper is a set of 5 postcards that come with lovely messages printed on them, like, ‘I love you to the sun and back (moon’s too close)’ and ‘Will you be mine forever, please?’ and ‘You make every day a ‘present’ with your presence’. It also comes wrapped aesthetically in a brown paper with strings. You can get this for Rs.490 only on Oye Happy. However, remember this gift takes some time to reach so order well in advance.

If you are looking for something useful and luxurious at the same time, you will love this gift set of miniature bottles of goodness by Forest Essentials. They are ayurvedic daily beauty and wellness potions. It includes a set of three small bottles of shower wash, lotion and beauty oil. Ingredients such as saffron, sandalwood and ashwagandha make it healthy for your skin and relaxing experience for the mind. And it all comes with the signature luxury of Forest Essentials. You can buy this from their Website for Rs.1,825.

Especially a little something for a housewarming or just for people in love with miniature lights, this beautiful string of mini bulbs from Shein is a great gift to go ahead with. It is available for Rs.345 only. It contains 100 pieces of mini golden-light bulbs that one can use to decorate the room, balcony or for any other spot. You can also choose to buy this if you are planning a surprise party as they would make for a great addition to your decoration plans. You can even hang pictures from them or little notes with messages on them.

Again, something for the lovey-dovey at heart, this miniature love plant is a great choice and is also a budget-friendly, thoughtful gift. You can get it for Rs.449 only on Ferns and Petals. The real name of ‘love plant’ is Hoya plant. Despite it being a type of small cactus native to south-east Asia (the plant is just about 3.5 inches), it is a rage among lovers because of its heart-shaped thick leaves. It is an indoor, low-maintenance plant and will come in a small, beautiful white plastic pot. This could be a nice Valentine gift or it can also be a nice gift for an occasion like Mother’s or Father’s Day.

Handmade, luxury chocolate is another thing that is a big rage in Indian metro cities. More and more people want to go for handmade, personalized chocolates and cakes. You can also step in and get a box of miniature chocolate eggs as a gift from Qtrove for just Rs.220. Not from any chocolate company, but made at a specialized chocolatier in Bangalore, it will make for a delicious gift. The chocolates come with a shelf life of 3 months. However, if you plan on ordering more than a box or two then you must place the order at least a week in advance.

If you are looking for a light, fun miniature gift, then this miniature wooden bowling game will definitely make the cut. It is a tabletop game and so small that you can literally place it anywhere and start playing. It comes with a ramp, 10 bowling pins and one ball. The gift will come all packed in a small box. The quality of the product is good and durable. It is available on Flipkart for just Rs.398. It will make a great gift for friends or even for young children.

Do you know someone who is absolutely in love with Nutella? Well, this handcrafted bottle of keepsake Nutella would probably be a beautiful gift for them and also show how much you know them. Just to be clear, the bottle doesn’t contain real Nutella, it has simply been designed to look like it. This is available on Prop Shop 24 for Rs.399. This could be a nice memorable gift for a friend you are saying goodbye to, like, a sibling leaving for college or a friend changing cities!

Available on Bang Good for just Rs.173, this is set of miniature poker cards would make for an ideal gift for lovers of poker. The best part is that the size of the cards allows for an enjoyable game of poker while travelling as well. The cards are made out of high-quality copperplate paper with black and red shades. It will come packed in a small cardboard box. Note, the delivery takes some time. So, if you are ordering for a special occasion, you must order at least 3-5 days in advance.

Now, this is a bonus gift idea because while this is the miniature gift that will steal your heart, it also comes with a heavy price tag. Starting at Rs.4,500, you can make a miniature table-top figure of whoever you want. You need to simply send in a picture of the person and the people at My Cute Mini will make a custom replica doll of it. You can choose the size and go for more people than one. To know more, you can check out their website.

Though the gift might be pretty useful but at the end of the day a miniature gift box ends up looking quite dull and, well, small. So, what you can do is add a little something with the gift to set the correct tone and make it a bit more celebratory. There are several things you can choose depending on the person, their taste and occasion as well; however, we have listed below the top 3 things that work like a charm for almost anyone and any occasion.

Chocolates are evergreen. You can never go wrong with a box of chocolates. Nowadays you also have a huge variety of chocolates at your disposal to choose from. They may be dark, milk, white or whatever you want to go for. If you want to go for something even bigger, then you can select a good hamper or basket with chocolates and flowers.

If the person for whom you are getting the gift enjoys a glass of wine every once in a while (and, if the occasion calls for it), a bottle of wine could be a great addition to your gift. You can also choose to go with a basket of wine, flowers and chocolates; there are several such options available online as well as offline. If you opt to go for this combination, you can rest assured, for this has been winning hearts since ages!

You can get a greeting card for almost any occasion and it makes for a thoughtful addition to the gift. A small, personalised message inside the card often means way more than a gift. You can get great readymade cards at offline stores like Hallmark or you can also choose to make one. Either way, a greeting card is a great choice to add to your gift.