Torans & Wall Hangings for Home Decoration

All the communities of India decorate their doors with garlands on ceremonial days. Strings of mango leaves and saffron-colored, fragrant marigolds are hung in gentle loops on the door. These are called torans. However, toran is also the term applies to the various cloth, metal or paper buntings that are hung over the door. Scallops, triangles or inverted arches are most used in torans and each state has its toran speciality. Floral torans are made to order in a particular color or with an array of vividly colored flowers.