A giant rangoli made from gold and diamond jewellery was unveiled at a mall in Dubai. The intricate Diwali installation quickly drew global attention on social media.A video showing a Diwali rangoli made of gold and diamonds is viral online. (Photos: dubaifestivals/instagram) Rangoli is usually made with coloured powders, rice flour or flower petals.
In Dubai, however, the festive artwork has received a rather extravagant makeover, with gold jewellery and diamonds replacing the usual hues. The opulent installation was unveiled at City Centre Deira as part of the ongoing Diwali celebrations.
According to Gulf News, the artwork was created by jewellery retailer Damas in collaboration with the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment.And this was no ordinary festive decoration. The golden rangoli featured 213 pieces of jewellery weighing a staggering 6.5 kg.
The elaborate arrangement included necklaces, heavy bangles, intricately designed earrings and pendants, all carefully placed to form the traditional artwork. The display also incorporated more than 380 carats of fine diamonds, adding to its extraordinary value and visual appeal.
Creating the installation required considerable time and precision. A team of 10 craftspeople worked for 16 consecutive hours, hand-arranging each piece of jewellery to bring the design together.
The result was a large-scale festive display that gave the traditional Indian art form a distinctly luxurious interpretation. A video of the installation has since made its way across social media, with viewers marvelling at the unusual use of gold and diamonds.
Watch the clip here:Several users remarked that displaying such an expensive collection of jewellery in an open public space was something they associated with Dubai, a city known for its extravagant displays of luxury and reputation for public safety.The installation also offered a striking departure from the rangolis commonly seen outside homes during Diwali. Traditionally made to welcome guests and bring good fortune, rangolis are an integral part of the festival's decorations.
With 6.5 kg of jewellery and hundreds of carats of diamonds going into a single artwork, this rangoli certainly gave the festival decoration a glittering new meaning.- Ends