Upanayanam · Poonal · Family functions

Traditional Upanayanam Return Gifts

Hand-painted kolam trays, manai and keepsakes in the colour theme of your function.

Upanayanam gatherings are family-heavy affairs, and the return gift is remembered. We hand-paint trays, manai and small keepsakes in traditional kolam designs, matched to the colour theme of your function. See real past bulk orders we have delivered, or explore other traditional kolam return gifts.

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Upanayanam Return Gift Ideas

Hand-painted pieces families choose most for poonal functions.

Green hand-painted kolam trays prepared as Upanayanam return giftsKolam with Meenal

10x7 Inch Kolam Trays

Full-size painted trays in a single theme colour — the most popular Upanayanam return gift.

Hand-painted kolam trays in three colours arranged for an Upanayanam functionKolam with Meenal

Three-Colour Tray Sets

Mixed colour batches so guests can pick, while the kolam design stays consistent.

Four inch hand-painted wooden kolam manai given as traditional return giftsKolam with Meenal

4 Inch Kolam Manai

Aishwarya, Hirudaya Kamalam and Kubera kolam manai for the guest's own pooja room.

Wooden ladles hand-painted with kolam designs as traditional return giftsKolam with Meenal

Hand-Painted Ladles

Useful kitchen keepsakes painted with kolam motifs — light and easy to ship abroad.

Hand-painted kolam pen stands packed as return gift combosKolam with Meenal

Kolam Pen Stands

A practical gift for younger guests and cousins, often paired with a coaster set.

Hand-painted bangle box with kolam design for a traditional return giftKolam with Meenal

Bangle Boxes & Jute Bags

Painted bangle boxes and kolam jute bags for the ladies in the family.

Jute bags hand-painted with traditional kolam designs for function giftingKolam with Meenal

Kolam Jute Bags

Reusable jute bags painted with kolam — often used to pack the rest of the gift set.

Why families choose us

Hand-painted, useful and kept for years

  • 100% hand-painted kolam designs
  • Colour theme matched to your function
  • Quantities from 25 to 1000+ pieces
  • Combination sets packed ready to hand out
  • Safe packing with a zero-damage delivery record
  • Pan India shipping and overseas orders

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What are traditional Upanayanam return gifts?
Hand-painted 10x7 inch trays, 4 inch kolam manai, kolam-painted ladles, pen stands and bangle boxes are the pieces families most often choose for Upanayanam (poonal) functions. They are traditional in look and useful at home.
Can Upanayanam return gifts be customised?
Yes. We paint in the colour theme of the function — many families choose green, maroon or a three-colour combination — and can combine two items into one packed set.
How many pieces do you take for an Upanayanam?
Orders start from around 25 pieces and go up to 1000+. Allow 2 to 4 weeks for hand painting, longer during festival season.
Do you ship Upanayanam return gifts outside Chennai?
Yes. We ship pan India with safe packing, and we have sent function orders to the USA, Singapore, Dubai, London and Malaysia.

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