With Diwali just a week away, now is the time to give your home a festive glow-up. Whether it’s the trendy leaf lights and the heart-shaped lights or the timeless handmade diyas trending, city markets are alive with a stunning array of options. CT went on a shopping trip with actress Idhika Paul through the markets of Ezra Street, Gariahat and Dum Dum to shop for diyas and festive lights. Here are our picks.
Pic: Anindya Saha
I love clay diyas and candles so I always buy them for my home. To me, Diwali is a festival of lights and not firecrackers-
Idhika Paul What’s trendingThis year it’s all about quirky designs and foliage motif lights. According to sellers at Dum Dum Market, leaf lights are high in demand this year. Hut-shaped and scrap ball lights are also trending. Sarfaraz, a seller in New Market, says, “There’s a rise in sales of lights in different shapes like heart, diamond and star shapes, the quirkier the better.”
Tips to make festive lights last longer- Check for any damaged bulbs and loose connections before use. Replace burnt-out bulbs to maintain brightness
- Keep the lights clean by removing dust regularly
- Avoid overloading sockets with plugs
- After festivities, store carefully to prevent them from getting tangled
Buy chandelier & chime lights for minimal chic decor
Leaf Light. Price- 450 onwards
Disco ball light. Price- 250-500
Hut-shaped light. Price- 250-500
Chime light. Price- 450
Pics: Anindya Saha; styling: Ayan Hore; outfit: Oindrila Paul; make-up: Prosanta Roy
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