A jhalar (pronounced 'jhaalar') (Hindi:झालर; Punjabi:ਝਾਲਰ) is a long thin strip of colorful fabric used for decoration, mostly in India.[1] On festivals such as Diwali and New Year and special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries, jhalars are used as the main decorating material.[2]

Description

Jhalars come in a variety of colors and shapes, although the main shape is similar to a ribbon. Until some years ago, they were created with paper, but now plastic jhalars are becoming more popular. Plastic jhalars are long-lasting and give a shiny effect due to the material used in their construction.

Uses

Jhalars can be used in a number of ways:

  • hanging them on walls in a curvy pattern
  • using them to decorate the ceiling
  • hanging on bottom of ceiling fans or other objects

References

  1. ↑ ऊन और मोतियों से सुंदर झालर | Easy Woolen #jhalar Making Craft | Art And Craft | Indian Crafts, retrieved 2023-05-01
  2. ↑ "Indian Jhalar ( भारतीय झालर/लड़ियां)". Indian Jhalar ( भारतीय झालर/लड़ियां). Retrieved 2023-05-01.
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