Reusable Dussehra bandanwar
Build a lightweight paper bandanwar for a Dussehra doorway using repeated leaf or pennant shapes.
- Easy with adult help
- About 35 min
- Use what you own; check local prices
- 6 steps
Build a lightweight paper bandanwar for a Dussehra doorway using repeated leaf or pennant shapes. A short reusable toran can brighten an apartment entrance without covering the whole wall. Choose two colours and repeat one motif for a tidy finish rather than adding many loose embellishments.
Keep ready
- Fabric scraps
- Cord
- Clips
- Scissors
How to do it
- 1Measure a doorway while leaving head clearance.
- 2Cut small fabric triangles.
- 3Fold and clip the triangles over cord.
- 4Space them evenly and secure each fold.
- 5Fix the cord to suitable hooks and test the door swing.
- 6Open and close the door fully after hanging. Shorten any pieces that catch the door or brush people’s faces, then store the toran flat after use.
Helpful tips 💡
- Adults fit overhead decorations; keep cords out of children’s reach.
- Use fixings rated for your wall surface and the decoration’s weight, following their removal instructions. Test in a discreet spot; do not tape across peeling paint or rely on a loose door handle.
Plan ahead
Measure the usable doorway width and check the surface instructions for removable hooks. Cut one paper template, then trace enough pieces with small gaps between them.
Common questions
How do I hang a paper toran without damaging paint?
Use fixings rated for your wall surface and the decoration’s weight, following their removal instructions. Test in a discreet spot; do not tape across peeling paint or rely on a loose door handle.
What should I prepare before making reusable dussehra bandanwar?
Measure the usable doorway width and check the surface instructions for removable hooks. Cut one paper template, then trace enough pieces with small gaps between them.