Creative patterns.

Shubh Divali

Creativity was in evidence in the 3 dimensional forms that bent bamboo was used to create a medium that when you see in its natural landscape it is difficult to imagine that it can be so pliable. I attended the Mid Centre competition of creative Divali presentations and I was amazed by the innovation and creativity displayed at this exhibition. 

Divali is the festival of lights a Hindu festival that commemorates good over evil, considered one of the grandest of all Indian festivals. During this time I was amazed by the creativity that is abundant everywhere.

These creative craftsmen constructed boats, light houses, water wheels, Hannoman ( the monkey God) sculptures and wind mills all lighted with clay deyas.

The creatively designed fabrics were adorned with the beautiful intricate Eastern motifs seen on the many different Eastern styled clothing that was worn by children, men and women these last few days.

These intricate motifs are repeated in the Mehndi/henna designs, on the architectural floats, jewelery and fabrics. The designs are painted, woven or beaded on these surfaces. These motifs are traditional and symbolic of Divali such as the ‘Rangoli’.
The creatively symbolic use of these western motifs add to the mood of festivity that is an intrinsic part of the festival of lights.