Gifts for female doctors: for a lady doctor who gets flowers that wilt by the next OPDGifts for female doctors: for a lady doctor who gets flowers that wilt by the next OPD

Flowers that last longer than the shift

Women doctors in India, the gynaecologist, the paediatrician, the resident on her third night duty, are handed a lot of bouquets. Most are in the bin by the next OPD. If you want her to remember the gift, give her flowers that do not wilt.

Raajkosh hand-pours soy wax candles in Jalandhar, and several of them are flowers sculpted in wax. They sit on a shelf as decor for months, and they can be lit at home when she wants to.

What to give her, by budget

The Marble Seashell Candles ship free on their own (free shipping starts at Rs 999). The Floral Candle Duo with a Blossom Candle is Rs 948, plus Rs 79 shipping.

If she prefers a scent to a shape, Vanilla Reverie (Rs 549) is our one scented candle, warm vanilla in an amber jar.

Who she is to you

Your daughter, sister or wife, just qualified. The Marble Seashell Candles feel like an occasion, and the marbling is different on every piece, which suits a first gift to Dr. someone. To put her title and name on the tag, see personalised doctor gifts.

A doctor friend. The Floral Candle Duo for her flat, with a note that says you noticed she has not had a Sunday off in a month.

Your own doctor. Keep it small and for her home, with a note. Check the hospital's or clinic's gift policy first. Our page on a thank-you gift for a doctor covers what to give after a delivery or a surgery, and what to give the nurses.

Is it too feminine?

Not every woman doctor wants peonies. If she is the minimalist sort, a single ivory or navy Spiral Pillar (Rs 179) is clean and works unlit on a desk. If she runs a children's clinic, she may already have every cute object a patient's family could find; something calm for her own home is the better thought.

Nothing lit at work

Hospitals and clinics do not allow open flames in wards or consulting rooms, and a candle near spirit swabs or paper files is a real risk. So the gift is for her home, or for her cabin shelf strictly as unlit decor. Hand it over packed.

What other shops do better for her

A good handbag for long days, a comfortable pair of shoes for OPD, a quality stethoscope or a framed print for her clinic wall come from fashion stores, medical suppliers and art sellers. Engraved jewellery and photo frames come from jewellers and photo-print sites. We make handmade candles, and we do not engrave.

Words for the card

• "For your shelf, since you are never home to water a plant."
• "Thank you for being calm when we were not."
• From family: "Dr. Beti. We are so proud."

Sending it to her home or yours

We deliver across India, dispatching in 24 to 48 hours and delivering 2 to 7 days after dispatch; we never promise a date, so order early and check the delivery estimate for the pincode on the product page. Prepaid only (UPI, card, net banking or wallet); no cash on delivery. Shop orders can be returned on a request within 24 hours of delivery; damage reported within 24 hours is replaced or refunded.

At home: a stable, heat-proof surface, never unattended, trim the wick to about 5 mm, and keep each burn to 3 to 4 hours.