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Diwali greetings card

Greetings Card
1998 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Diwali, a festival celebrated across the Indian diaspora, is known as the festival of lights. It is common practice to light small oil lamps or candles throughout one's home and outdoors. Though various gods are associated with Diwali within different regions of India, renewal is an overarching theme: acknowledging the coming winter and the sowing of harvests. This card references Gujarati practices which honour Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.
As a medium of communication, greetings cards carry an array of meanings and messages expressing the ideas of individuals, organisations and communities. The growth of multicultural society introduces a rich variety of celebrations to the calendar and brings to bear new sensibilities on the familiar festivals of the year.
Setu Ltd. caters to the growing market for cards celebrating holidays and festivals such as Diwali, Eid, Chanukah, and Chinese New Year.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleDiwali greetings card (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Gold embossing on white paper card
Brief description
Diwali card by Kiran Ahmad for Setu Ltd
Physical description
Embossed paper card with gold detail depicting a central four-armed goddess figure. She bears lotus blooms in two of her hands, one palm faces outward to the viewer and one hand releases five golden coins.
Dimensions
  • Highest point height: 16.3cm
  • Width: 11.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
Simply Setu / Original by Kiran Ahmad / Setu Limited 1998 / 01628 781251 / Printed in England (Makers's and designer's marks; English; on reverse)
Credit line
Given by Setu Limited
Subjects depicted
Summary
Diwali, a festival celebrated across the Indian diaspora, is known as the festival of lights. It is common practice to light small oil lamps or candles throughout one's home and outdoors. Though various gods are associated with Diwali within different regions of India, renewal is an overarching theme: acknowledging the coming winter and the sowing of harvests. This card references Gujarati practices which honour Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.
As a medium of communication, greetings cards carry an array of meanings and messages expressing the ideas of individuals, organisations and communities. The growth of multicultural society introduces a rich variety of celebrations to the calendar and brings to bear new sensibilities on the familiar festivals of the year.
Setu Ltd. caters to the growing market for cards celebrating holidays and festivals such as Diwali, Eid, Chanukah, and Chinese New Year.
Collection
Accession number
E.840-2002

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Record createdNovember 5, 2003
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