# Jhalar

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{{Short description|Indian decorative fabric strip}}
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A '''jhalar''' (pronounced 'jhaalar') (Hindi:झालर; [Punjabi](/source/Punjabi_language):ਝਾਲਰ) is a long thin strip of colorful fabric used for decoration, mostly in [India](/source/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 [festival](/source/festival)s such as [Diwali](/source/Diwali) and New Year and special occasions such as [birthday](/source/birthday)s or [anniversaries](/source/Anniversary), 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](/source/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

== References ==
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Category:Culture of India

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