Patricia Gray just posted an interesting piece on Canopy Beds. I find they add a lot of drama to a room, especially one with a classical interior. Canopy beds are not very popular in India, (at least in contemporary interiors) but, they have an interesting history in the interiors of palaces in various parts of India. But the post on canopy beds inspired thoughts of the most elaborate canopy of all---the wedding mandap
I love the colours, materials and textures used in the mandaps and thought I would share them with you today. Here, most people spend about as much in wedding decor as they would in the interior of their homes so it is usually a 'project' in itself.
The 'mandap' is not just a canopy. It is the sacred tent and has a fire in the centre for religious ceremonies and is decorated with colours,flowers and lights to create the auspicious setting required for a ritual.
The bed canopy in the bridal suite,is another tradition, where the bed is decorated with flowers and the bride and groom spend their first night together--suhaag raat.
Exotic indian art
Most beds in India do not have canopies or bed curtains. We have the occasional mosquito net hanging, which in itself is becoming a rarity. I guess our climate does not suit such heavy drapes and maintenance is a key issue as accumulation of dust is inevitable. However, there are those that enjoy the romanticism of bed canopies and the grandeur and depth they add to a bedroom.
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