5 Unique Ramadan Hampers by Local Indonesian Businesses

Ramadan hampers are everywhere at this time of year. The holy month is here, and growing up in a diverse family that celebrates almost every religious holiday, I’m already busy looking for presents for friends and family. Indonesians love to gift – it’s almost a given that we send hampers to family, friends, neighbours, and the people dearest to our hearts during festive seasons. And more often than not, those hampers are filled with cookies – lots and lots of cookies.

The true stars of Idul Fitri are the classics: nastar (soft shortbread filled with pineapple jam), kaastengels (cheesy shortbread sticks), putri salju (almond cookies dusted in icing sugar), and lidah kucing (thin, crisp biscuits that literally translate to “cat’s tongue”). During this month, nearly every bakery sells them because they’re iconic and absolute must-haves for Ramadan, as well as the big day when everyone gathers.

So this year, I thought I’d curate some unique hamper and gift ideas – especially for those whose homes are already overflowing with cookies and sweet treats, hehe. They’re all made by local Indonesian businesses that I think are pretty cool.

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The Cool Bag by Ideku Handmade

I’ve been following this brand since they were only selling a handful of pieces through Instagram DMs. Now they’ve grown so much and have a flagship store in South Tangerang. Every year, they launch an out-of-the-box collection for the festive season, and this year’s drop is inspired by the sarung (sarong) – a piece closely associated with Muslim prayer attire.

Available for purchase on www.idekuhandmade.com 

Image credit: Ideku Handmade Instagram

Sweet Treats Without the Calories by Oentukmu

They sell the cutest soaps in all sorts of shapes, and they’re perfect as presents or souvenirs for special occasions. I’ve bought them a couple of times for fun, and they smell really nice too! For Ramadan this year, they’ve created a set inspired by nastar and jajan pasar (a variety of traditional Indonesian snacks).

You can order them on Tokopedia or Shopee.

Image credit: Oentukmu Instagram

Artisanal Tableware by Carramica

You can never have too many pretty dinner sets. If you’re thinking of getting something special for your best friends, teachers, or clients, they offer a range of hampers in all kinds of designs- from classic and elegant to vintage and playful. They also come in different price ranges to suit your budget. 

You can view more hampers and order on Tokopedia.

Image credit: Carramica Tokopedia

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The Scent of Ramadan by Sniff Sniff

From the name alone, you can probably guess they’re all about scent. Their hampers include a boxed fragrance diffuser with a blend of muguet ozony, green fruit, and cedarwood 5, plus a bottle of room spray – complete with a greeting card. They’re also pretty affordable, perfect for when you need to buy a few for a group of people. 

Available for purchase on Tokopedia.

Image credit: Sniff Sniff Tokopedia

Ramadan Fit by Nadjani

This brand honestly takes up a decent percentage of my wardrobe –  mostly jackets and trousers, hehe. This year, their collection is called Homecoming, celebrating a return to our roots and the moments that shaped us – as they shared on Instagram. The vibrant colours and patterns reflect the liveliness of a reunion –  overlapping conversations, blended hues, and happiness that feels endless.

Available on www.nadjani.com and other Indonesian e-commerce platforms.

Image credit: Nadjani Instagram

At the end of the day, Ramadan is about connection – with our faith, our families, and the people we care about. Whether you stick to the classic cookie hampers or try something a little anti-mainstream this year, it’s always the thought that counts. If you’re looking to support local while gifting something a little different, I hope this list gives you a few fun ideas.

RAMADAN MUBARAK! 🤍