Diya - Diwali

 

This is the Diya I made for Diwali. A Diya is a clay oil lamp used in India to celebrate Diwali. I enjoyed making the Diya as we got to mold it out of clay and then engrave patterns and paint them. I have two photos of my Diya one from the top and one from the side.

Rangoli

 

This is the rangoli pattern I designed, A rangoli pattern is a pattern that symbolizes welcome. It is used in India during Diwali - the festival of lights. I found this fun as we got to make a pattern, I found this challenging as I had to find colors that go well together. Rangoli patterns are colorful and made of sand, they usually are the form of a flower shape.