Oh captain, my captain

From personalised boxes of tea to stationery with a pinch of history and fun additions to workspaces, we list ways to say thank you to your favourite guru today

Flower power

From planters to exotic flowers, choose from a range of options to surprise your favourite teacher today. You can also make a hamper with chocolates, healthy snacks, candles, balloons or even a cake. 
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WHAT: Interflora
PRICE: Rs 1,500 onwards 
TO ORDER: www.interflora.in

Learn something new

Make your favourite teacher something special and personalised with the help of DIY store, The Hab from Usha International. You can attend their teachers’ day special workshop and create something from scratch, using Usha’s high-tech sewing machines. A handmade organiser, apron, or customised photo frame would make for a perfect gift.
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WHAT: The Hab from Usha International, Khar West
WHEN: Till September 6, 11 AM-8 PM
PRICE: Depends on the gift you decide to create 

Set in silver

For someone who has been a mentor, what better gift than one that would last as a memory for a lifetime. Amrapali’s silver pen or bookmark, or both, would make for great collectibles too.
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WHAT: Amrapali
PRICE: Rs 1,100 onwards
TO ORDER: www.tribeamrapali.com

Lettered love

Nothing better than a handmade, personalised gift. Artist Karen M has cute and creative gifts like cards, tags, bookmarks, affirmations, paintings, coasters, lettering, fabric painting, murals and more. Get it customised with a favourite quote or your teacher’s name on it as well.  
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WHAT: Karen M’s creative gifts
PRICE: Rs 500 onwards
TO ORDER: @_littlecreator

Tea time treat

This teachers’ day, surprise your trainer with a personalised gift by Tea Trunk. You could select a gift box with floral teas, an aromatherapy candle made with chocolate, or a tea-blending starter kit, or just make your own gift from hand-selected products.  
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WHAT: Tea Trunk
PRICE: Rs 950 onwards
TO ORDER: www.teatrunk.in

To help plan their day

Odd Giraffe’s colourful productivity planners and diaries will help your teacher stay organised, and will be a useful addition to the workspace.
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WHAT: Odd Giraffe
Cost: Rs 1,599 onwards 
TO ORDER: www.oddgiraffe.com

Comfort factor

In a year in which teachers have adapted to teaching from a screen, you can make their WFH experience a bit relaxed by gifting them a lapdesk. Its quirky design and cushioned polyester pillow will make WFH more comfortable. It is available in multiple colour options that will put a smile on your teacher’s face.
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WHAT: Lapdesk from Not So Shabby Shop 
PRICE: Rs 2,190 onwards 
TO ORDER: www.notsoshabbyshop.com/pages/lapdesk

Go organic

If your teacher is someone who is health conscious, you can gift them Nourish Organics’ variety bar pack that has plant-based, organic ingredients that offer a combination of health benefits through superfoods and real fruit. Think amla, apple oats, vanilla nut, and lime chia bars. 
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WHAT: Nourish Organics
PRICE: Rs 360
TO ORDER: www.nourishorganics.in

A touch of history

Started during the Swadeshi movement, Ratnam Pens was the country’s first ball pen company, based out of Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh. Their pens were used by political leaders and revolutionaries, and even Mahatma Gandhi wrote them a letter of recommendation. Say thank you with pens that are still made by members of the Ratnam family.
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WHAT: Ratnam Pens
PRICE: Rs 150 onwards 
TO ORDER: Via Amazon

Essentials for the work desk

Help your teacher spruce up their workspace with desk planters, organisers, mugs, paperweights and even desk-lamps from Objectry. Their products are stylish and their monochromes blend perfectly with any decor style.
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WHAT: Objectry by Aanchal Goel
PRICE: Rs 350 onwards 
TO ORDER: www.objectry.com

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