Unique Festive gift items to explore and buy on ONDC Network

The season of festivals and exchanging gifts is here.

With countless options available, it becomes quite challenging year after year to find something unique and special to gift to your dear ones. 

If you are also looking for beautiful gift items to surprise your family and friends this festive season, try out something extra amazing this time. Yes, instead of gifting the same regular items, gift something unique this time from top handicraft brands on the ONDC network. 

Explore the ONDC network collection for brands - Co-optex, KSCDC, KADKO, Kairali, and Fomil,  and buy authentic and high-quality products sourced directly from South Indian artisans, craftsmen, local sellers, etc. 

Wondering what is ONDC network and how you can buy on it?

Be happy as in this blog, we have provided a complete guide on what is ONDC network and how you can buy on ONDC network. We have also provided a curated list of gift items that you can consider buying for your loved ones. 

The ONDC network: A brief introduction

ONDC network or the Open Network for Digital Commerce protocol is a revolutionary initiative supported by the Government of India. With the main aim to onboard millions of small and medium-sized sellers to mainstream ecommerce, the open network offers an equal opportunity for every size and scale of businesses to sell online. 

By registering and listing their products on the ONDC network, SMEs, retailers, local shopkeepers, artisans, weavers, craftsmen, FPOs, social sector sellers, etc get the opportunity to expand their products’ reach pan India and sell directly without third-party involvement. Apart from this, The Open Network for Digital Commerce protocol gives the choices for on-network logistics partners who provide delivery at discounted rates.

The ONDC network offers advanced digital infrastructure for both sellers and buyers through its network participants ONDC network seller app and buyer app respectively. 

As a buyer, you can access the ONDC network registered sellers, by creating an account on any buyer application connected to the ONDC network (Mystore, Magicpin, Paytm, Craftsvilla, etc). When you buy on ONDC network, you will have a diverse range of product options sold by sellers from across the country who otherwise were not accessible. 

Plus, the ONDC network gives the flexibility to buy using any buyer app as all the products listed on the ONDC network are discoverable on all buyer apps. This also eliminates the need to switch from one app to another in search of your desired products. 

Benefits of buying gifts on the ONDC network

• You will get authentic products directly from local sellers, artisans, craftsmen, weavers, etc throughout Kerala and Tamil Nadu. When you buy on ONDC network, you will get unique and high-quality gift items from the rich heritage of South India.
•  Shopping on the ONDC network will support small sellers, craftsmen, artisans, social sector sellers, etc, and help them to get the benefits of online commerce.
• When you buy on ONDC network, you will have a diverse range of choices for gift items. These items can be a unique surprise for your loved ones in the festive seasons or on any special occasion.
• The ONDC network and registered sellers keep offering deals and discounts on various occasions like the festive season. When you buy on ONDC network during the festive season, you can save big by opting for discounted products.
• As the Open Network for Digital Commerce protocol is built on blockchain technology, it provides safe and secure transactions. Hence, you do not need to worry about security issues while buying on the ONDC network.

Top 5 brands to explore and buy unique gift items on the ONDC network

Here are the top 5 brands from where you can get unique gift times for your loved ones:

Co-optex 

If you are looking for elegant and beautiful cotton sarees in this festive season, then you must explore the ONDC network collection for Co-optex sarees. Co-optex is a well-known saree brand from Tamil Nadu that offers a variety of handloom sarees with traditional motifs in different designs and colors. You can explore these saree collections on the ONDC network and buy them using the Mystore Buyer app.

KSCDC

Cashew products make delightful treats for festival seasons. If you want to elevate your mood with roasted and salted cashews, KSCDC cashews are the perfect choice. You can also wrap cashew packets from KSCDC to gift to your family and friends.

KADKO 

Kerala Artisans Development Corporation Ltd or KADKO offers an exquisite range of wooden art pieces. If you are a nature lover and want to gift eco-friendly items to your loved ones, explore KADKO's ONDC network collection. 

Explore wooden crafted gift items from KADKO like Wooden jewelry boxes, wooden cups, and saucers, handcrafted art pieces, Handcrafted Alladin's magic lamp, etc. Buy these products on the ONDC network and make the festive season of your loved one extra special.

Kairali

If you are looking to gift traditional decorative items to your family and friends, consider exploring the collection of Kairali on the ONDC network. Kairali is a renowned handicraft seller in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala that offers traditional handicraft items representing the cultural tradition of Kerala. Items to explore on Kairali's ONDC network collection are Wooden ship, Snake boat, Muthukuda, Nettoor box, etc.

Fomil

Fomil or Foam Matting (INDIA) LTD brings high-quality handicraft doormats directly from the coir factory in Alappuzha, Kerala. These long-lasting mats are made from coconut husks and offer weather-resistant features. You can gift these quality door mats to your loved ones during the festive season or any other special occasion.

How the Mystore buyer app makes shopping easy on the ONDC network

The Mystore buyer app provides out-of-the-box features to make shopping easy on the open network.

Here’s how

• Provides a superior buying experience to buyers with its user-friendly interface.
• Enable buyers to shop in multiple languages including English, Hindi, and Kannada.
• Provides hassle-free and time-savvy shopping experience with a multi-seller shopping cart.
• Enable buyers to pay in multiple modes including net banking, card, and digital wallets
• Provides a built-in tracking feature to monitor the status of every order

How to use Mystore buyer app to buy unique gifts on ONDC network

To make the festive season special for your loved ones, you can use the buyer-side interface of Mystore and order unique gifts easily. 

Follow these steps to buy on ONDC network: 

• Download the Mystore Buyer app from the Google Play Store (for Android) or App Store (for Apple)
• You can also visit the website of Mystore ie https://www.mystore.in/en/ 
• Now go to the Amazing India Collection page and visit Emporium's section 
• Explore brands Co-optex, KSCDC, KADKO, Kairali and Fomil
• Explore their collections and choose your desired products to elevate your festive celebrations
• Add products to Mystore's multiseller cart and proceed to checkout
• Confirm the address to which you want to order gifts
• Make payment using multiple payment options available (Card, net banking, e-wallets)

Thats all! 

And yes, don't forget to check festive season deals and discounts on the ONDC network. 

These are the simple steps, following which you can easily shop for unique gift items and elevate your festive season feast with your family and friends.

Conclusion 

The festive season is the time to celebrate with your family and friends.  Make this festive season of your loved ones extra special by surprising them with beautiful gifts. Choose from the top brands on the ONDC network collection of Amazing India page. 

Such unique gifts will lighten up your friends and family celebration and strengthen your bond. When you buy products from the ONDC network from brands like  Co-optex, KSCDC, KADKO, Kairali, and Fomil, it will contribute to the livelihood of our local artisans and also help to preserve India's rich traditional heritage. 

As the season of festivals is already going on, start shopping for memorable and unique gift items. 

Download the Mystore buyer app today.