Toran also called Bandanwaars has a very important place in every Indian Hindu household. Its a decorative hanging over the entrance. Torans are made of many materials viz: Flowers, Mango leaves, Rudraksha, Beads, Wool, Thread work and now the more contemporary acrylic and what not!
Mango leaves are considered to be very very important part of a Toran. These leaves signify freshness, prosperity and an incident free year with the hope of a good harvest [almost forgotten in our urban existence]. For most festivals we do have a fresh flowers and mango toran.
In addition, I have been looking out for interesting decorative Torans. I have been seeing the same kinds of Toran in the market for many years. Besides being expensive every other person seems to have it. Hence I decided to make one myself.
Used the following materials to do so.
Procedure:
And the Toran is ready!! Hang it at the entrance of the main door or on to any entrance or window!
Do drop a line, I would love to hear from you. Incase this post inspires to try it for yourself do post a pic here. It will be great to see your work.
Mango leaves are considered to be very very important part of a Toran. These leaves signify freshness, prosperity and an incident free year with the hope of a good harvest [almost forgotten in our urban existence]. For most festivals we do have a fresh flowers and mango toran.
In addition, I have been looking out for interesting decorative Torans. I have been seeing the same kinds of Toran in the market for many years. Besides being expensive every other person seems to have it. Hence I decided to make one myself.
Used the following materials to do so.
Materials used for making my Toran
Procedure:
- Make a paper cutout as shown in the above pic. Place it over a swede or any material and cut out as many mango leaves as needed.
- Next decorate the leaves to make the veins and add flowers to them. [As shown in the picture below]
- String all decorative materials together. I have used a golden lace here. [As shown in the picture below]
Close up of the Toran, check the veins, flowers and the golden lace
The final product
And the Toran is ready!! Hang it at the entrance of the main door or on to any entrance or window!
Do drop a line, I would love to hear from you. Incase this post inspires to try it for yourself do post a pic here. It will be great to see your work.
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