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cotton embroidered variants cost between Rs100 and Rs500- Bhavna Chajjed of Kesariya Collection near Goodluck Chowk (Photo Jignesh Mistry) Collection at Kesartiya Collections (Photo Jignesh Mistry) “This year we have camel, elephant, peacock and Ganesha themed terracotta clay diyas along with traditional clay diyas While metal lanterns cost between Rs130-850.
Most of our customers buy in bulk and some even paint them as per their liking,” says Santosh Kumbhar from Mauli Arts in Kumbharwada. Along with them everyone buys miniature mavala figurines that cost between Rs20-30 each. ” Diyas at Mauli Arts, Kumbharwada (Photo Jignesh Mistry) Ganesha theme Diyas at Mauli Arts, Kumbharwada (Photo Jignesh Mistry) Forts at Pranavi Arts, Kumbharwada (Photo Jignesh Mistry) “Handmade paper lanterns with traditional designs look beautiful and elegant. Homes across the country are already buzzing with excitement as Diwali celebrations inch closer. Prep has begun and it starts from ticking off things from the shopping list. Like every year, there’s a conscious shift towards sustainable purchases and eco-friendly celebrations. And in sync with this, people are turning to paper and fabric lanterns and hand-molded clay diyas instead of buying plastic variants of these items. (Photo Jignesh Mistry) “The USP of handcrafted brass diyas and similar items is that they’re reusable, zero-waste, and built to last for generations. Pratik Shinde of Pranavi Arts in the same vicinity adds, “Miniature readymade forts are popular among children and come in various sizes. At the same time, we also sell gift articles like diaries, postcards, etc made from handmade paper- Dinesh Lohapatre from Pune Handmade Papers Lanterns at Pune Handmade Papers, Shivajinagar (Photo Jignesh Mistry) Candles at Pune Handmade Papers (Photo Jignesh Mistry) Lanterns at Pune Handmade Papers (Photo Jignesh Mistry) Crafted by local artisans, these vibrant, intricate designs cast a warm, festive glow while supporting sustainable traditions, making them perfect for adding authentic charm and conscious elegance to your home decor this festive season. You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test Get the latest Lifestyle News and more. Download the TOI app.
