Torans are used to decorate the door ways at the homes, the main entrance of the homes. It is said the main idea behind is to attract the goddess of wealth Lakshmi that is usually decorated with the decorative accessories. As these are first substances that welcome all the guests to enhance with charm of the main entrance with a friendly welcome and a pleasant look.
Some types of works found in Toran are flower work, beads work, zardosi work, stone work, crystal work, satin ribbon and toran. Beautiful torans has generally been handmade. Some of the special types of torans are classic woolen toran, cotton toran, crystal and beads toran, satin ribbon toran, tissue toran etc.
For making process: http://dsource.in/resource/toran-making