{{Short description|Indian decorative fabric strip}} {{more citations needed|date=May 2023}}
A '''jhalar''' (pronounced 'jhaalar') (Hindi:झालर; Punjabi:ਝਾਲਰ) is a long thin strip of colorful fabric used for decoration, mostly in India.<ref>{{Citation |title=ऊन और मोतियों से सुंदर झालर {{!}} Easy Woolen #jhalar Making Craft {{!}} Art And Craft {{!}} Indian Crafts |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSEm-VUJIuM |access-date=2023-05-01 |language=en}}</ref> On festivals such as Diwali and New Year and special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries, jhalars are used as the main decorating material.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indian Jhalar ( भारतीय झालर/लड़ियां) |url=https://www.indianjhalar.in/ |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Indian Jhalar ( भारतीय झालर/लड़ियां) |language=en}}</ref>
==Description== Jhalars come in a variety of colors and shapes, although the main shape is similar to a ribbon. Until some years ago, they were created with paper, but now plastic jhalars are becoming more popular. Plastic jhalars are long-lasting and give a shiny effect due to the material used in their construction.
==Uses== Jhalars can be used in a number of ways: *hanging them on walls in a curvy pattern *using them to decorate the ceiling *hanging on bottom of ceiling fans or other objects
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Category:Culture of India