With Diwali round the corner, people are on a complete shopping spree. Shopping for colourful rangoli, diyas made of different shapes and colours and lanterns are on the top of the list for Thaneites.
Markets are lined up with lanterns and kandils of various shapes and patterns, but what catching the eye of most Thaneites is the specially designed Orissa-made lantern.
The current generation is now asking for more colourful lanterns as compared to those regular ones made out of kite paper and single coloured. There is a huge range of paper and plastic made lanternsbut the specially designed Orissa lanterns are attracting more in demand.
The regular and traditional kandils, made out of single coloured kite-paper have lost their charm, as several other colourful and fancy kandils have captured the market.
The plastic-made lanterns are now somewhat neglected as there is much awareness being generated amongst people about the pollution created because of plastic. The one designer lanterns, which is in great demand is the Orissa designed Lanterns.
Especially handmade design work, mirror work, border lined up with ghoongaroos and coloured threads and fully Orissa trendy design made on these lanterns. As these beautiful
eye-catching lanterns are not too expensive and are also readily available in the markets many Thaneites are asking for these.
These Orissa lanterns are also accepted and appreciated by the huge class of environment lovers as they are made with all bio-degradable material. The solid structure of this lantern also adds as a plus point for those who wish to use these lanterns for years and years.
The lantern not only brings a smile on your face due to its attractive design, but also gives a job and an earning for the people of low and poor class during this season.
The lantern involves the tricky design work and hence each lantern gives employment to at least two to three people. For years together, Thaneites have always welcomed and appreciated such new trends and this is exactly proved during the festival of lights with the high demand of these beautiful Orrisa lanterns.