This year, go green with your decorations too
In the last few years many concerned residents have come forward
to replace the thermacol decorations with eco-friendly options. The main
question though is not many are aware where to buy these decorations
from. Few organisations in Thane and Kalyan have come forward to start
selling only eco-friendly decorations in their shop.
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customer looks at eco-friendly makhars at a Mulund shop. (inset) The
makhars, made of cloth, jute, paper, etc., are available in a variety of
designs.
The Gangaur Arts in Mulund is one of them. Started by Indramohan
Virmani’s a managing director of a well known company, the joint is
located near the railway station in Mulund (East).
“Earlier we used to make thermacol decorations, however five years ago I saw the damage done to the surrounding by thermacol and decided to shift to environment-friendly means. Owing to my work I have to travel to various states in the country. On one such journey to Guwahati I saw people making decorations using cane carpets (chatai) and thus was born the idea of an eco-friendly makhar,” he told HT Live.
Gangaur Arts, which is also recommended on the Maharashtra government’s environment department’s website, sells decorations made from cardboard, sunboard, cloth, jute, cane, paper and thread. The designs include replicas of famous temples, royal carriage (doli), swing, royal chair and boat.
“Earlier we used to make thermacol decorations, however five years ago I saw the damage done to the surrounding by thermacol and decided to shift to environment-friendly means. Owing to my work I have to travel to various states in the country. On one such journey to Guwahati I saw people making decorations using cane carpets (chatai) and thus was born the idea of an eco-friendly makhar,” he told HT Live.
Gangaur Arts, which is also recommended on the Maharashtra government’s environment department’s website, sells decorations made from cardboard, sunboard, cloth, jute, cane, paper and thread. The designs include replicas of famous temples, royal carriage (doli), swing, royal chair and boat.
The colours used are also water colours. The outlet also sells
shadu clay idols, organic haldi-kumkum and eco-friendly puja thali.
Rohit Akkewar of Siddhivinayak Kala Kendra in Kalyan (W) have eco-friendly idols made from cardboard. “We have used only coloured cardboards and nothing else in the decorations. We sell the decorations for small household Ganesha’s with an idol upto the height of 1.5 feet. They are in the price range of Rs425 to Rs1100,” he said.
The Desale’s of Herambh Art in Thane is a well known name for eco-friendly decorations in Thane. They even export their decoration in other countries.
“This year we have decorations made from bamboo and paper foils.
There are designs of temple, palace, swing and royal chair among others.
The range is from Rs225 to Rs6000. We have decorations for both
household and bigger mandals,” said Kailas Desale, the owner.
Rohit Akkewar of Siddhivinayak Kala Kendra in Kalyan (W) have eco-friendly idols made from cardboard. “We have used only coloured cardboards and nothing else in the decorations. We sell the decorations for small household Ganesha’s with an idol upto the height of 1.5 feet. They are in the price range of Rs425 to Rs1100,” he said.
The Desale’s of Herambh Art in Thane is a well known name for eco-friendly decorations in Thane. They even export their decoration in other countries.
“This year we have decorations made from bamboo and paper foils.
There are designs of temple, palace, swing and royal chair among others.
The range is from Rs225 to Rs6000. We have decorations for both
household and bigger mandals,” said Kailas Desale, the owner.Makhar-making Workshop
What: Eco-friendly makhar making workshop by Paryavaran Dakshata Manch
When: September 15 and 16, 11am
When: September 15 and 16, 11am
Where: New English School, Ram Maruti Road, Naupada, Thane (W)
Call: 25380648
Call: 25380648
FOR ECO-FRIENDLY OPTIONS
GanGaur Arts
9820017125, 21631928
9820017125, 21631928
Herambh Arts
9819129931
Siddhivinayak Kala Kendra- 9224518311
Enviro- Vigil- 25380648
9819129931
Siddhivinayak Kala Kendra- 9224518311
Enviro- Vigil- 25380648
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