01 T-190 Tool Box
First up—an heirloom toolbox collectible made in Japan by an award-winning company whose products have been loved for more than half a century.
Established in 1969, Toyo Steel was the first company in the world that successfully developed a deep drawing technology to make a seamless steel toolbox from a single sheet of steel.
Designed to be stackable, in a variety of sizes and colours, these tool boxes are meant to be used for years and years, before being passed down as family heirlooms.
We love the idea of using this particular palm-sized one as a stationery box, a sewing supplies kit, or even as a unique succulent planter—just like in some of the styled pictures on the Toyo Steel website!
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02 Lemon Fine Knit Polo
Next up—a timeless, planet-friendly polo knitted with zero-waste, 100% organic cotton. (They had us at the lemon yellow.)
We love that every product purchased from No Nasties leaves a positive impact on the planet. Their cotton is GOTS-certified organic, sourced from small-scale Indian farmers, and ethically loomed in third-party audited factories with a strict zero-exploitation policy.
Best of all, every purchase is 300% carbon negative. By funding renewable energy off-set projects and planting 3 trees for every product purchased, they are actively marching past 300,000 trees on their mission to plant a million by 2030.
03 Pineapple and Basil Kombucha
Kombucha, but make it sweet tropical pineapples and fragrant basil.
Local Ferment Co is on a mission to craft India's 'cleanest' beverages. Handcrafted in small batches using 100% real fruit (Pineapple in this case), this Pineapple and Basil Kombucha has a list of ingredients you can count on your hands, and contains just 13 calories per 100ml—with zero artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives. It's a good-for-you drink that's both gut (and cocktail) friendly.
Can be purchased as a single bottle (Rs.150), or in packs of four (Rs.600), eight (Rs.1,200), or twelve (Rs.1,800) from their website. There is also a variety pack option where you can get a taste of four of their kombucha flavours (Mango and Chilli, Orange and Vanilla, Pomegranate and Mint, Pineapple and Basil)—which would make a great gift for that foodie friend or host, you know the one.
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04 Lemon Fine Knit Halter
Another one from No Nasties, but this time it's a versatile, sleeveless halter-neck flatknit top that we think is a literal lifesaver for dealing with all kinds of warm, wet, and humid weather.
100% flatknit organic cotton behaves completely differently from a standard synthetic or heavy cotton tee, in that it provides maximum breathability without clinging.
Pair it with high-waisted, quick-drying linen trousers, a flowy midi skirt, wide-leg cotton culottes, or shorts. Wear it as is, or throw a lightweight shrug or an unbuttoned oversized linen shirt over it. Pull your hair up to stay cool and highlight the halter neck, and PSA: Skip the silicone stick-on bras for a classic racerback or halter-neck cotton bralette for all-day comfort.
05 Humble Table Lamp Sculpture
Is it a lamp? Is it art? Is it sculptural decor? (We'd say all of the above, plus an instant conversation-starter.)
Claymen’s iconic clayhead sculptures are often described as ‘common men’—quiet observers of the world reflecting everyday human emotions. But some of our favourite pieces from Claymen are the ones that marry sculptural, playful decor with everyday functionality. Crafted in stoneware clay with naturally occurring imperfections and irregularities, these functional sculptures are instant conversation-starters and make the perfect gift for anyone who loves their art and decor with a unique, unmistakable voice.
Each piece comes fully equipped with an E27 bulb, a stoneware base, a holder, and wire. It's available in some seriously yummy unglazed finishes like lemon yellow, turquoise, and off-white. And while we really like the lemon yellow, we must admit—we also have a thing for the chrome glazed one. Love.
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