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A `jhatpat' home décor guide for Deepavali
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WHAT'S NEW Designer `diyas' add to the festive décor
It is the time of the year when all things sparkling are sought after to do up the house, not forgetting vibrant tones of red and gold. If you are one of those folks who keep things for the last minute, here is one jhat pat guide to Deepavali décor and promises the same dazzling effect. Apart from being super cool, the exercise, you will find, will be easy on the purse.
Plain earthenware diyas are passé as designer element makes its foray in this segment as well. Diyas in shapes of flowers and stars, with embellishments and some filled with coloured wax and dried flowers for the aromatherapy effect are sure popular. "Bright coloured diyas, stone studded ones and mother of pearl diya collection with tea light are popular this year. These can be preserved even after the festival. Those decorated with kundan are for one time usage," says Neeta Kumar of Bombay Store. Need to add a personal touch? The Uppal-Tarnaka stretch offers a vivid collection of lamps and diyas that you can paint with a gold motif. As for the kandils, those in paper and in patchwork add to the radiance.
This is the season of drapes and silks. Choose from silks and poly silks for the sheer impact. Add a dash of colour to these windows choosing from hues that are making rounds this time around. "Bright colours are in demand. Rust and green are popular tones for curtains. Embroidered cushion covers are also in vogue this Deepavali with floral and abstract motifs. Zardosi on diwans is not popular," says Akshay Kumar Gupta of Drapes `n' More.
Raw silk and jamevar napkins, tissue box and other table décor are some of the buys that will complete the festive look. And for some money saver, get the silverware polished and sparkling instead of investing in new crystal ware and more silver. Heirloom is the `in' thing these days.
SYEDA FARIDA
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