11 January,2021 01:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Calendars and planners have been the go-to New Year gift for decades. Their popularity, not just restricted to corporates, is due to the simple reason that they're excellent functional gifts. A calendar is usually visible to us for a major part of our day, making it an important aesthetic component in our space. We've handpicked a list of quirky calendars to match varied preferences. So whether you like birds or are a fan of Harry Potter, there's a calendar for you.
Sprouting dates
The Seasons Calendar (INR 497) by Plantables is a seed paper calendar made of upcycled paper. The eco-friendly product is embedded with seeds and is hence, plantable. What that means is, the seeds will sprout if consumers place the wet and torn pieces of paper in manure-rich or coco-peat soil and keep it in the open air with mild sunlight. The beautiful calendar depicting seasons in watercolour, comes with a pinewood stand and wooden nail.
Log onto: www.plantables.store
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Pop culture enthusiasts
We all know someone obsessed with television shows or movies and there is no denying that pop culture merchandise is gaining popularity by the day. A calendar from the official merchandise of Friends, Harry Potter, Star Wars, or DC Comics sounds like the perfect gift for fans. The desk calendars (INR 599 onwards) depicting attractive graphics, stickers, and even activities are ideal for kids as well.
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Arty side
The Modern Masters calendar (INR 499) by Tallenge Store makes for an elegant gift for art enthusiasts. The wall calendar depicts the best of internationally renowned art paintings by artists including Amrita Sher-Gil, Gustav Klimt, Francesco de Goya, Henri Matisse, Leonardo da Vinci, and Salvador Dali. Owing to its high print quality and skilful typography, the fourteen month calendar (ranging from January 2021 to February 2022) doubles up as a decorative art print.
Log onto: www.tallengestore.com
Wanderlust at home
The Cities calendar (INR 299) by Mad Over Print is an adorable desk calendar that comes with an easel stand. Each month depicts the picturesque silhouette of a popular city skyline, from Los Angeles to Paris. While we may have spent the better part of 2020 indoors, this travel themed calendar can keep us hoping.
Log onto: www.madoverprint.com
Illustration at best
The 2021 Celebrations Wall Calendar (INR 599) by well-known Indian illustrator Alicia Souza depicts festive celebrations, from Pongal to Ganesh Chaturthi, throughout the year. If you wish to support local artists, your hunt for a calendar ends here. The glitter-fused illustrations are extremely eye-grabbing and the spiral bound calendar comes with lots of stickers.
Log onto: www.aliciasouza.com
Calling all bird lovers
Birds of India desk calendar (INR 450) by Studio Decorai is a work of art inspired by nature. The studio aims to bring the beauty and vibrancy of nature into everyday lives. The one-of-a-kind calendar depicting a range of birds found in India is aesthetically pleasing.
Log onto: www.studiodecorai.com
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