Design Resource
Toran Making
Decorative Toran
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baral, Divyadarshan C. S. and Lija M. G.
Tools and Raw Materials
Some of the tools and raw materials used for the Toran Making at Ahmedabad are as follows.
• Woolen Yarn:
It is used to hang the decorative items in the toran.
• Scissor:
It is generally used to cut out the required length and width of the fabrics.
• Needle:
It is thin cylindrical object used for various purposes as per the need.
• Beads (with shinning surface):
It is usually of various sizes and shapes used as per the ornamentation.
• Woolen Thread Balls:
It is used to enhance the toran with the pom-pom effect.
• Shells:
Thin light weight shells are generally preferred in the toran making.
• Saree Borders:
It is preferred by the artisan for the toran making at Ahmedabad.
• Kundan:
In few cases these stones are preferred for the toran making.
• Golden Ribbons:
It is used to give the border effect for the torans.
• Plastic Decorative with Bells:
In some cases bells with plastic decorations are preferred.
• Stuffing Material:
It is used as a filling material.
