About this piece
A bandarwal, the hanging toran put over a doorway at festivals. This one is red fabric with a rubber back, trimmed with Devanagari lettering, small mirrors, embroidery in several colours and hanging tassels. The close-up shows a seated Ganesha on one panel.
The seller says it is handmade and lists it for house entrances, doors, a god's room and temples. The listing gives the size as 94 cm wide, with the title saying 25 cm tall.
How it is used
A toran like this is hung across the top of a door frame, often at festivals such as Diwali and at a home entrance or a god's room. The seller lists house entrances, doors, god's room and temples.
Looking after it
- Keep dry and store flat or rolled when not in use.
