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Chhattisgarh Women Revive Traditional Craft with Handmade Diwali Décor
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 01:02 PM
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Women across Chhattisgarh are creating handmade Diwali decorations, highlighting age‑old crafting techniques ahead of the 2026 festival.
Across villages and towns in Chhattisgarh, women have taken to crafting Diwali decorations by hand, showcasing skills passed down through generations. The initiative, reported by Mid‑Day, features a range of ornaments and lighting accessories made without industrial processes, emphasizing the state’s rich artisanal heritage.
The handmade décor is being displayed in local markets and community centres as part of the 2026 Diwali celebrations, offering shoppers sustainable alternatives to mass‑produced items. Organisers say the effort aims to revive traditional techniques while providing a source of income for the artisans involved.
Cultural observers note that such grassroots projects reinforce regional identity during the nation‑wide festival, encouraging a broader appreciation for indigenous crafts and the role of women in preserving them.
The handmade décor is being displayed in local markets and community centres as part of the 2026 Diwali celebrations, offering shoppers sustainable alternatives to mass‑produced items. Organisers say the effort aims to revive traditional techniques while providing a source of income for the artisans involved.
Cultural observers note that such grassroots projects reinforce regional identity during the nation‑wide festival, encouraging a broader appreciation for indigenous crafts and the role of women in preserving them.