Deepavali Gift Ideas in Singapore: Handmade Art That Lasts
Oct 27, 2026
Deepavali falls on Sunday 8 November 2026. If you are looking for a gift that stays in the home long after the lamps are put away, these are original hand-drawn pieces from a Singapore studio: ceramic art coasters from S$25, silk scarves at S$175, and nine one-of-a-kind Ganesha and sacred artworks from S$450, all drawn by hand in Joo Chiat.
Below, ideas grouped by budget, what the sacred pieces actually depict, and the dates to order by.
What makes a Deepavali gift worth keeping
Most festival gifting is consumable; sweets, dry fruit, a hamper that is finished within the week. There is nothing wrong with that, and it is often exactly right for a large list.
But for the few gifts that carry more weight, a sister, a mother-in-law, the couple who hosted you last year, the question changes. You are looking for something that stays in the room. Three things tend to decide it:
- It should suit the home it goes into. A piece that is noticed, not one that has to be found a place for.
- It should have a story the giver can tell. "I know the artist, I know how it was made" is a different gift to something picked off a shelf.
- It should be one of a kind, or close to it. Deepavali is a season where the same gift arrives three times.
Every Tangled Monk piece begins as an original hand-drawn artwork by Singapore artist Preetie Kohli. The wall art is the original drawing itself; the piece you give is the artwork, not a reproduction of it. The coasters, totes and scarves carry her drawings onto ceramic, cotton and silk, which is what keeps them at everyday prices.
Deepavali gift ideas by budget
Under S$60: ceramic art coasters
Ceramic art coasters are the piece people most often give, and the easiest to get right: no measuring, no wall space, nothing to match.
Each coaster is 10.3 cm across, with the artwork printed onto a ceramic top and a natural cork base underneath so it sits on a table without marking it. A set of 2 is S$25, and sets of 4 and 6 go up to S$60. There are ten designs, all botanical, the designs include Unfurling Leaf, Forest Bloom, Woven Canopy, Sacred Grove, Wild Cluster, Trailing Vine, Deep Petal, Midnight Garden, Verdant Bloom and Fallen Forms.
A set of 6 at S$60 suits a host who entertains; a set of 2 suits a quieter thank-you. If the combination you want is not on the site, WhatsApp the studio on +65 9772 1902 and it can be put together for you.
They also arrive in packaging that uses no plastic at all; paper, cotton canvas and kraft paper only.
S$20 to S$75: tote bags
The tote bags carry Preetie's linework onto fabric, and work well for a gift that will be used daily rather than displayed.
- Canvas Foldable Tote, S$20 - lightweight natural cotton, folds away, a dependable everyday bag
- Winged Whispers and Tidal Bloom, S$45 each - washed denim, 40 × 35 × 8 cm
- Collected Moments, S$65 - 12oz natural canvas workbag with an inside laptop sleeve, 30 × 35 × 18 cm
- Butterfly Assembly, S$75 - the 10oz denim weekender, 35 × 40 × 10 cm, magnetic button close
S$175: silk scarves
The two silk scarves, Dusk Lotus and Midnight Paisley, each carry a single uninterrupted drawing printed edge to edge, with a hand-rolled edge. Made in India to the studio's own artwork and specification. A good choice where the gift needs to travel light, they pack flat for relatives overseas.
From S$450: original Ganesha and sacred artworks
This is the gift that stays on a wall. The Diwali Gifting collection holds nine originals drawn in ink on raw clay and handmade paper, each framed and ready to hang, each the only one of its kind:
| Piece | Price |
|---|---|
| Leela Ganesha | S$450 |
| Aabha · Sookshma Vinayak · Tattva | S$550 each |
| Radiant Vinayaka · Gajamukha Leela | S$1,250 each |
| Shubh Aagman | S$1,400 |
| The Trikaal Ganesha | S$1,450 |
| Vighnaharta | S$1,550 |
Because each is an original, there is exactly one of each. When a piece sells, that artwork is gone - there is no second copy to reprint.
What the sacred pieces actually depict
These works sit in the Tangled Blessings series: original artworks inspired by the stories and deities of Hinduism, rather than reproductions of traditional iconography.
Ganesha recurs most often, and the reason is personal rather than decorative. It goes back to three Ganeshas given to Preetie's family as a housewarming gift in 1990s Bombay, since lost. Gajamukha Leela reimagines their forms through memory. The Trikaal Ganesha and Leela Ganesha each return to the same feeling from a different direction, refining a sense of comfort and presence rather than repeating a design.
Vighnaharta takes the name given to Ganesha as the remover of obstacles - an apt gift at the start of a new year in the Hindu calendar, and a common choice for a home someone has just moved into.
There is more on each of these in the guide to the Ganesha and sacred pieces.
Every original arrives framed and ready to hang, with an A7 certificate of authenticity attached to the back of the frame and signed by Preetie, recording the story behind the piece, the year it was made, its price and the framed dimensions. For a gift, that certificate does useful work: it tells the person receiving it what they have.
Gifting to colleagues, teams and clients
Deepavali gifting at work has a different shape - more of them, a budget per head, and a date everyone has to hit at once.
The coaster sets are the usual answer, at S$25 to S$60 each, and the artwork can be worked to a brief where the quantity justifies it; a company story, an occasion, or your own colours drawn into the piece. Larger orders are quoted individually, because the scale, the budget and the timeline all shape what is possible.
There is no minimum you need to meet before getting in touch. Email studio@tangledmonk.com or WhatsApp +65 9772 1902 with the occasion, the quantity and your date, and the studio will tell you what can be done. Start that conversation early in the week if the gifts need to land before 8 November - see the dates below.
More on the ready-to-buy ranges on the gifting page.
Ordering in time for Deepavali
Deepavali is Sunday 8 November 2026. Orders leave the Joo Chiat studio within 2 business days, and delivery is on top of that.
| Where it is going | Order by |
|---|---|
| Singapore, standard delivery | Thursday 29 October |
| Singapore, express delivery | Monday 2 November |
| India, Australia, UK, US | This week - customs timing is outside anyone's control |
| Collection from the Joo Chiat studio | Arrange any time up to Friday 6 November |
Standard delivery within Singapore takes 2 to 4 business days and is free on orders over S$200; express takes 1 to 2. Overseas, allow roughly 3 to 5 business days after the order is processed and shipped, with duties and import taxes the recipient's responsibility. Delivery estimates are estimates - if a date is tight, say so before you order and the studio will tell you what is realistic.
Gift wrapping is available on request. It is not a checkout option, so mention it when you order rather than assume it.
A note on timing for bespoke work: a commissioned piece takes 2 to 6 weeks from brief to finished artwork, so it is past the point of arriving for Deepavali this year. If a commission is what you want, the bespoke page is the place to begin, with a later occasion in mind.
Frequently asked questions
What are good Deepavali gifts from a Singapore brand?
Original hand-drawn artwork and art-led objects made in Singapore: ceramic art coaster sets from S$25, tote bags from S$20, silk scarves at S$175, and original Ganesha and sacred artworks from S$450. Tangled Monk draws everything at its studio at 170B Joo Chiat Road and ships across Singapore, India, Australia, the UK and the US.
What is a good Deepavali gift for colleagues?
Ceramic art coaster sets are the usual choice for a team list; S$25 for a set of 2, up to S$60 for a set of 6, with ten designs to spread across a group. For larger quantities the artwork can be worked to a brief and the order is quoted individually.
How much should I spend on a Deepavali gift in Singapore?
There is no fixed convention. In practice the ranges people work to are roughly S$25 to S$60 for colleagues and wider circles, S$75 to S$200 for close friends and hosts, and S$450 upwards for a gift meant to stay in the home; a parent, a sibling, a new house.
Are these original artworks or prints?
The wall art is original. Each piece is drawn by hand on ceramic or handmade paper and is the only one of its kind, with a signed A7 certificate of authenticity on the back of the frame. The coasters, totes and scarves carry printed reproductions of Preetie's original drawings, which is what keeps them at everyday prices.
When should I order to get it before Deepavali?
For standard delivery within Singapore, by Thursday 29 October. For express, by Monday 2 November. For India, Australia, the UK or the US, this week, as customs can add time. Studio collection can be arranged up to Friday 6 November.
Do you offer gift wrapping?
Yes, on request. It is not a checkout option. Please WhatsApp +65 9772 1902 or email studio@tangledmonk.com when you order and it will be arranged.
Can I return a gift if it is not right?
Within 15 days of receiving the order, provided the piece is unused, in its original packaging and with any tags attached. A framed artwork counts as used once it has been hung, so it is worth inspecting before mounting. Bespoke and commissioned pieces cannot be returned.
Can I see a piece before buying it?
Yes, by appointment. The studio is at 170B Joo Chiat Road, Level 3, Singapore 427441. Please WhatsApp +65 9772 1902 to arrange a time. Seeing an original in the room is the surest way to judge its scale and the depth of the linework, and there is no expectation that you buy anything.
The nine originals are in the Diwali Gifting collection, and the wider range sits on the gifting page. If you are not sure what suits the home it is going to, WhatsApp the studio and talk it through.
