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Tealight candles have become a big part of the Diwali illuminations in many Indian homes. I love using these along with the traditional oil diyas.
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I wanted an interesting background to form a base for these candles. Coasters were one option but I zeroed in on traditional 'Kolam' stencils available widely in stores that sell 'pooja articles' or stalls near temples.
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The patterns remind me of doilies that my mother used to crochet during my childhood:-)
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A lotus shaped kolam stencil...
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Some interesting design stencils...
(images by Arch)
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