Suncatchers
SuncatchersA more radiant cousin of the ever-popular dreamcatcher, these decorative ornaments use crystals or stained glass to catch and refract sunlight. Hang it up near a window and watch as it casts beautiful, rainbow-hued patterns across the room.
Pearl Candles
Pearl CandlesEveryone loves a beautiful candle, but not the wax puddle it leaves behind. Avoid the mess by switching to pearl candles: miniscule wax granules with a wick. Once the wick has burned down, mix the congealed wax with the granules, level out the sand, add a fresh wick and voilà, your candle is as good as new!
String Lights
String LightsRegular string lights have had quite the glow-up in recent years. The miniature bulbs now come with covers that are handpainted, crocheted, woven or even made using upcycled materials like corn husks, bamboo strips and more.
Multi-wick Luxury Candles
Multi-wick Luxury CandlesThese handcrafted scented soy wax candles can be the centrepiece of your Diwali table. They come in beautifully designed metal holders that are customisable and can double as a charming trinket tray once the candle has been used.
Origami Lamps
Origami LampsOrigami lamps, with their pleated shades, have structure alongside soft elegance. Available in ceiling, floor and table variants, they are a novel addition this Diwali.
Candle Spinners
Candle SpinnersThe Gen Z of candle holders, this one uses the heat of the lit candle to spin a rotator attached to the top. The small decorative ornaments on the rotator then cast shadows as it spins. Set it up in a dimly lit corner and allow it to mesmerise guests at your Diwali party.
Diwali is incomplete without the traditional clay diya. But now they come in several variations to light up the night. Here are a few to choose from:
- Ghee diya: Just as effective as oil ones, but without the mess of spillage. These are readymade, with a wick set in a dollop of solidified ghee. Place one in your clay lamp, light it and you are good to go.
- Urli diya: The urli is a round, wide, shallow bowl used mainly as decor. Some urlis come with diyas already built in, whereas others are assembled by filling the big bowl with water and setting diyas afloat in it.
- Deepmala: Another decorative variant, this one is a tall, layered arrangement, made of smaller diyas.
- LED diya: Of course, now there are LED diyas. Some have a switch and a swaying flame, to imitate the flickering light of an actual diya, whereas others light up when they are placed in water and switch off when they are removed!
