Diwali Toran

Floral Toran :
This is the most popular toran, and can be found in different sizes, colours and types. The floral toran is not just the most common, but also the most visually appealing form. The flowers have a beautiful bloom, and the toran looms terrific when fresh. The only problem with the floral toran is that it cannot last over a day or two, and must be replaced. The toran is itself completely strung with flowers. A thick string upon which combinations of various flowers in contrasting colours are tied or sewn make up the floral toran. This can be found in one simple string, or multiple strings of flowers in tiers. The common colours of floral torans include yellow, orange, white and red flowers. Although grand and graceful, they have a short life, and tend to fade within the day. If you are a novice and look to make a floral toran, first look for large flowers which can be strung easily. Avoid taking very delicate or small flowers as they are unsuitable. Start by deciding on the combination of colours and the pattern you would like to make. Now string the flowers together until the toran is the length that you desire. If you are creating a large toran, ensure the string is think enough, since the toran does tend to get rather heavy with the flowers.

Bead Toran :
Beads are a little like the flowers in the toran, since they are large, attractive and eye catching. They make excellent elements ft he toran, and can be woven in quite easily. The bead toran is made using beads of vibrant colours, and in attractive combinations of sizes. While some beads may be in a translucent finish, others can be made to look like crystals. Beads resembling the rudraaksh are also commonly used. These torans look extremely ethnic and have a native feel. They can be used many times over, and can be stored easily. These torans make ideal Diwali Gifts as they symbolise the character of Diwali. Beads can actually be used in different ways in the toran. While you may be able to make a toran exclusively with beads, you can also combine large beads with fresh flowers to make a beautiful, yet unique toran. When making a bead toran, try and get beads which are in traditional colours like red, browns, orange and yellow.
 

Diwali Toran with Traditional Motifs :
Diwali loses much of its meaning when the mainstays f the festival are not present. When you have them all over your home, why leave the toran out? An excellent representation of the true tradition of Diwali can be captured with the use of torans with traditional motifs. These include symbols like the swastika and om, betel leaves and kalash, and also pompoms and parrots. Made using threads, wool and plastic, these are decorative and have stunning finishes. The appeal is accentuated by the use of propitious colours like yellow, red and orange. You can either look to buy these torans, or simply make them at home. All you would need to do is pick up all that you can find that represents Diwali. You could take pictures of the swastika and om out of old cards, make leaves with odd pieces of cloth, and buy some small plastic pots to make the kalash. Join these together delicately. You can even make some cotton pompons in colours like red and orange and add them in.

Diwali Door Hangings are a welcoming sign of the warmth and festivity to be expected in the home. They create pleasant thoughts and emotions, and arouse love and fondness in everyone.