Home Décor Gifts You Can Buy from Indian Hill Stations

If you’ve been to Indian hill stations before, you would know that there is a lot to see and experience.

19:27 07 April 2022

If you’ve been to Indian hill stations before, you would know that there is a lot to see and experience. Some of India’s most beautiful locations are hill stations. People who visit there naturally feel like bringing some of that beauty home. Items of home décor are especially famous from different places in the country. India promotes handicraft items like nobody else and you’ll see why they’re so loved in just a minute as we move on to describe some of the best home décor items you can get for yourself from Indian hill stations.

 

• Traditional Indian paintings

India has a proud history of art and painting are just one type of art. If you’re looking for a lovely home décor gift item that will represent simplicity, beauty, and the Indian culture, you should go for Madhubani paintings. Hill stations like Ramshila hill, Pragbodhi hill, Gurpa peak, etc. in Bihar are the home to Madhubani paintings. They are beautiful articulated, focusing on every little detail and filled with gorgeous colors. It makes for a perfect gift for housewarming, anniversaries, etc.

 

• Kondapalli toys

Kondapalli toys are the heritage of the Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh. They are wooden or ceramic toys handcrafted with utmost detailing and used as decorative items or given to children for playing. They are known for their vibrant color combinations, attention to details and perfect imitation of human expressions. These toys have been around since centuries and have a special place in the cultural history of Andhra Pradesh. If you ever happen to visit the Krishna district or any other hill station in Andhra Pradesh, make sure to buy these as they make adorable gifts.

 

• Kashmiri carpets

If you go up a little, to the northern states, you will find beautiful Kashmiri carpets. Kashmir and other nearby states are famous for these bulky, chunky carpets made from pashmina material. They give off a very classic Indian vibe and are a worthwhile addition to one’s home décor. You will find many small shops selling handmade carpets and rugs for affordable prices that you can purchase for your friends and family. Tourists flock these hilly places in the north every year and buy dozens of such rugs and carpets as they are exclusively made here.

 

• Sandalwood carvings

And now moving south. Starting from Bangalore and moving further south, the region is famous for Sandalwood trees and as a result sandalwood items. You will find lovely sculptures and carvings made from pure sandalwood. These items are more than just home décor. Sandalwood is a naturally fragrant wood and any item made from these will leave your house smelling like sweet and woody. It gives a very fresh feel and is known to relax the mind as well. For these reasons and more it is a great idea to buy sandalwood carvings, show pieces and other gift items when you visit South Indian hill stations.

 

• Handcrafted pottery

Last but not the least, the whole of India is skilled and known for handcrafted pottery. You can buy Earthen crockery to add to the authentic feel of feasting on Indian refreshments. Handcrafted pottery is beautifully made and painted in many parts of the country. Often these items are used more for aesthetic purposes and not actually cooking or eating. However, it has been proven that cooking and eating in Earthenware is good for health.

 

Final Thoughts

Hill stations in India have so much to offer apart from their natural, scenic beauty. We are sure you’ll be able to find multiple such amazing gift items to take home to your friends and family.