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Handcrafted Torans: Colorful Doorway Jewels

byKhyatiworksShips across IndiaStarts from300 per pieceView full gallery

Every door tells a story, and mine start here. These aren't mass-produced items; they are pieces of happy chaos I make in my home studio, using only wood, fabric, and glass to bring festive joy to your entrance.

Here I am, so happy holding up the finished 'Tamaara' toran. It’s a celebration of beauty and tradition, with lotus and bird artwork, soft tassels, and ghungroos that sing with every breeze.

A quick look at some of the torans that are ready to find new homes. This video shows the variety, from one with floral buttons and birds to another with beautiful butterfly buttons.

Presenting the 'Noorja' toran. This piece is packed with paisleys, little birdies, mirrors, and ghungroos, all dancing together. It's designed to jazz up any doorway or pooja space with its vibrant energy.

This 4-foot-long toran is full of jingly noises that I love. It features alternating circular shapes, peacocks, parrots, and lots of ghungroos, making it a truly festive piece.

Here's a closer look at two torans I finished, including the 'Happy Toran'. I love showing how dense and detailed they are, with every inch filled with colorful elements like pom-poms, mirrors, and crochet beads.

A detailed view of the 'Taana Baana' toran, showing its playful, asymmetrical design. The dancing flowers, mirror garlands, and colorful beads come together to create a piece that is pure, chaotic beauty.

A close-up of the 'Tamaara' toran, highlighting the delicately embroidered lace topper and the mix of sustainable embellishments. You can see the wooden beads, metal floral buttons, and my original artwork on the cutouts.

This is my 'Rang-Tarang' toran, a vibrant mix of everything I love: ghungroos, bells, buttons, and beads of all kinds. It’s a true festival of colors laid out in the sun.

The 'Bageecha Toran' is like a garden for your door, made with wooden birds, elephants, and butterflies featuring my art prints. This piece is completely plastic-free and full of heartwork.

One last look at this 'New Beginnings' toran before I ship it out. Waking up to a sunny morning was the perfect chance to capture the beauty of all the small pieces coming together.

About Torans: Handcrafted Doorway Jewels

When you pick a toran, look closely at the structure, not just the colors. I use solid felt backing and reinforced metal rings on every single piece so it hangs straight without curling. This is 'pakka kaam'—it ensures your door hanging stays sturdy, the ghungroos keep singing, and it doesn't sag or lose shape after a month.

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