Diwali, the festival of lights, has been linked with all sorts of celebrations that span togetherness and festivities. It also marks the right time for home renovation, which can give warmth to your house. Whatever the grand scale of your Diwali celebrations, decorating your home is a comprehensive step toward setting a festive ambiance.
Something that has an element of innovation in it, still making the Diwali decoration beautiful as well as environmentally friendly? One can celebrate the festival without causing any damage to Mother Earth itself through eco-friendly products and home decor.
We will explore some unique Diwali decor items that will change your house and thoughtful green Diwali gifts for your dear ones. Let's dive into these creative ideas that will make your homes shine this Diwali!
1. Modern Twist in Diya
Another tradition in Diwali decoration is the Diya, which is the oil lamp that symbolizes victory over darkness. Generally, clay Diya is used for this festival, but you can give it a new, eco-friendly look by avoiding clay-based Diya and opting for biodegradable Diya like terracotta or recycled paper.
Or you could further give it a makeover with natural paints, or the unique shapes and designs of the Diya can give your house a fresh look. It's reusable every year; hence you don't have to waste and lighten up your space with these beautiful Diya.
2. Reusable Torans and Door Hangings
Nothing can compete with this festive feel in the doorways when the guests arrive for Diwali. Torans or door hangings, with traditional designs, look simply beautiful with flowers and mango leaves adorning them. However, they all wilt after a few days. However, for Diwali decoration, what you will need is reusable handcrafted torans, made either of jute or cloth or wood.
You may even find hand-painted designs or embroidery on torans for personalization. They can be stored for a long period to decorate many Diwali celebrations and thus become a beautiful addition to your Diwali ornament collection.
3. Recycled Lanterns and Lamps
This is why lanterns and lamps are a part of lighting up your house during Diwali; instead of going out and buying a new one each time Diwali arrives, you can make your lantern using recycled stuff. Old mason jars work great as lanterns, as do tin cans, wine bottles, or any other bottle you can lay your hands on. Just give it a coat of paint and add some beads or glitter, and a tea light or string lights can light it all up.
It's equally fun as much as it is an opportunity to utilize materials you already have at home. The upcycled lanterns have to be something unique and eco-friendly decors for the home, shining bright without contributing to waste.
4. Eco-Friendly Rangoli
The floor is marked with pretty rangoli designs using coloured powders as part of Diwali's festive decor. Most of the store-bought colours, though, contain harmful chemicals that play with the environment. Look forward to a thoughtful rangoli this year with some natural colours made from rice flour, turmeric, coffee powder, and flower petals; all these are just as bright as their counterparts.
You can also use coloured sand or seeds for a lasting, reusable rangoli design that can be swept up and put away for the following year. While it will be lovely, everyone within your community will catch on to the fact that you care about living sustainably.
5. Eco-Friendly Candle and Incense
Some also make use of aromatic candles or the fragrance of incense adding a Diwali ambiance. Using aromatics is very simple; you can avoid using paraffin candles because they contain toxins that poison when burnt. Instead, you can opt for soy wax or beeswax candles which burn cleaner and for longer periods of many hours, so they will be an excellent choice for sustainable products.
You'll also find some environment-friendly incense sticks that are acquired by their main natural ingredients being herbs, essential oils, and flowers. They fill your home with soothing scents while at the same time keeping healthy for you and the environment.
6. Handmade clay and wooden decor
Handmade ornamental pieces, including clay or wood adornments, earthy pieces of traditional home goods, handcrafted clay figurines of gods/deities, and wooden carvings can most probably be found on your altar or in your house, holding them up for ornamentation- mostly local artists working hard for the promotion of the traditional craft.
This process of using handmade, environmentally friendly home decor makes your place unique and allows local crafts to have a chance and you do not end up contributing to the carbon footprint by giving opportunities to mass products.
Conclusion
In this way, with solar lights, you will greatly reduce your carbon footprint while enjoying and admiring a well-decked, festively dressed and environmentally friendly house at the same time.
Diwali does not have to cost the earth, given that changing around your house for this festival requires it to be creative and highly innovative in its decoration ideas. This way, you will make your home shine with colours and beauty while embracing sustainability. From eco-friendly decoration for the home to DIY upcycled ideas or even inspiring thoughts behind some eco-friendly gifts during Diwali, there could be endless ways how to celebrate this joyous time.
Let's reduce the harmful chemicals, buy things from local artisans, and make shine in our homes that will brighten not only our homes but also our future this Diwali. What are you waiting for? So, get ready to prepare an eco-friendly plan for Diwali today and let your house shine with all its sustainable glory!
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