Toran · Handmade in Bikaner
Reusable Door Toran — Auspicious Bandhanwar from Bikaner
Door torans — bandhanwar — hand-strung in the same Bikaner workshop as our rakhis. Ready to hang and reusable for Diwali, Griha Pravesh, weddings, Navratri and every auspicious occasion — not just one. Pearl scallops, mirror discs and fabric blooms, assembled thread by thread to bring positive energy and blessings across your doorway.
A toran — bandhanwar in much of North India — is the strip of decoration hung across a doorway to welcome guests, positive energy and good fortune into the home. It is the first thing anyone sees when they arrive, and for Diwali, Griha Pravesh, weddings, Navratri and every other auspicious occasion, it does real ceremonial work: marking the threshold as prepared, auspicious, and ready to receive blessings.
Ours are built the same way our rakhis are: by hand, one at a time, in the Bikaner workshop. Pearl scallops are strung in rows, mirror and gota discs are set individually, and fabric blooms are attached last so the drape sits right when it hangs. Each toran is made to order and built to last — ready to hang for one festival and reused for the next, not something you throw away after a single occasion.
Who it's for
Because the doorway is where the festival actually starts. A handmade toran reads differently from a printed plastic strip — the weight of real pearl work and the slight irregularity of hand-set mirrors are visible from across the room. And because it's reusable, that welcome doesn't stop at one festival — fold it away and bring it back for every auspicious occasion.
Buying guide
- Standard length is about 3 feet, which suits most Indian residential doorframes. Measure the outer width of your frame before ordering if your door is unusually wide.
- Hang from two small hooks or adhesive pads at the top corners. The piece should drape with a slight curve rather than pull taut.
- Store folded flat in the box it arrives in. Keep it out of direct rain — the fabric blooms and thread work are not weatherproof.
Every piece in this catalog is handmade by Sunder lal Daga in his Bikaner workshop — the same craft, the same hands, seven years of quiet dedication.
How ordering works →Frequently asked questions
- What is a toran or bandhanwar?
- A toran is a decorative strip hung across the top of a doorway to welcome guests and mark the threshold as auspicious. It is a core part of Diwali and wedding decoration across India.
- What size is the toran?
- Standard length is about 3 feet, which fits most Indian residential doorframes. Measure the outer width of your frame before ordering if your door is unusually wide.
- How do I hang it?
- Two small hooks or adhesive pads at the top corners are enough. The piece should drape with a gentle curve rather than being pulled taut.
- Can it be reused next year?
- Yes. Store it folded flat in the box it arrives in, away from moisture, and it will come out ready for the next festival.
