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Vintage Toran - 1

Vintage Toran - 1

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Torana / Toranam (Tamil), also known as Bandanwal, refers to a decorative door hanging traditionally used to welcome positive energy and celebration into the home.

Our vintage Toran is beautifully embroidered and adorned with pearls, beads, mirrors, and detailed motifs of flowers, birds, animals, and in some pieces, depictions of Indian Gods and Goddesses. Every stitch reflects the artistry of mid-20th-century Indian craftsmanship.

📍 Where to Hang

Torans are traditionally hung across the archway of doors and at the entrance of homes, enhancing the festive mood and elevating the décor. Hanging a Toran is considered auspicious, inviting luck, harmony, and prosperity.

This piece can be used as:

  • A Dvara-torana tied above a doorway

  • A Bhitti Toran displayed as wall art

  • A colourful textile accent above an alcove, bookcase, window, double bed, sofa, or chair

Its bold colours and detailed embroidery make it a striking addition to any interior style.

 

🌿 Cultural Significance

Bandhanwar or Toran is an ornamental hanging rooted in Indian tradition, crafted by tribal artisans and often placed at the entrance of homes during festivals and celebrations.
The purpose behind hanging a Toran is to appease Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth, symbolically welcoming abundance, positivity, and blessings into the home.

🌸 Symbolism & Meaning of the Motifs

🦚 Peacock (Mayur)

Symbol of grace, beauty, prosperity, and protection. Believed to bring joy and vitality to the home.

🐦 Birds

Represent harmony, freedom, and divine messages. Birds are considered auspicious visitors at the doorway.

🦁 Lions, Tigers & Other Animals

Embody strength, courage, and guardianship. Traditionally used to protect the entrance from negative energies.

🌸 Flowers

Symbolize purity, prosperity, and new beginnings. Floral patterns are meant to create a warm, welcoming environment.

🔆 Mirrors (Shisha Work)

Used to repel negativity and reflect positive energy into the surroundings. Mirrors are protective elements in Indian folk textiles.

📿 Pearls & Beads

Represent festivity, sacredness, and auspicious decoration. Often used in ceremonial textiles.

🕉 Deities (Gods & Goddesses)

Motifs of Lakshmi, Ganesha, or other gods invite blessings, success, and divine protection.

卐 Swastika (Hindu Swastik)

The swastika is an ancient Indian sacred symbol representing:

  • Good fortune

  • Prosperity

  • Well-being

  • Positive beginnings

  • Divine protection

Derived from the Sanskrit svastika, meaning “that which brings good luck and well-being.”
In Hindu tradition, swastikas are placed at entrances, on temple walls, and in festive décor—like Torans—to invite blessings into the home.

(This symbol is part of Indian culture and spirituality and is entirely unrelated to the symbol misused in the West in the 20th century.)

✨ Vintage Condition

These Torans date back to the mid-twentieth century. Natural aging may include:

  • Missing or cracked mirrors

  • Ink marks or small blemishes from original hand-drawing

  • Loosened or pulled threads

  • Stains may also be present on the torans 

  • Minor wear consistent with handmade, vintage textiles

These characteristics are not flaws—they are part of the story, authenticity, and beauty of each piece.

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