Teezon and swing- cradles traditions
This was Teezon on Sunday the 22 July the traditional festival for ladies in some parts of country. This is a festival of joy for most ladies but costs dearly to men as the demands come in thick and fast. I got away easy comparatively as I spent only INR 4k, a sari did the trick for me. Let me tell you the way most ladies celebrate it. They paint their hands and feet with henna the previous night, although this is an old style but modern women go to professionals sitting on either the roadsides or beauty parlors. They spend some real good money for preparing for the big day.
Swings on trees in parks
Teezon, celebrated mostly on swings on big trees singing songs with friends in parks is the main attraction of the day after the usual fast and worshiping in traditional way. As trees disappearing fast from the cities, the swings mostly have been limited to personal gardens or balconies but every one enjoys them the same old style. While women do it for fun and joy, children find this very interesting and become the part of the festival. Swings for home purpose are available in many designs and styles according to size of space and pocket.
Hanging swings
As our population is increasing and space for parks and playing fields are reducing in city areas women are finding it tough to celebrate this wonderful traditional festival in its original style. Therefore, there is no choice but to go for some makeshift arrangements. That is the only way to keep the old traditions and mood to celebrate this festival as lively as they can. They have found their alternatives in different swings, which are available in the market according to their need and demand.
Makeshift swing - Detachable
This swing would take you back to olden days when ladies used to have a full-fledged go swings in parks where swings were available at trees with women swinging with Sawan songs for hours together amid the drizzle. Hat was real fun - so is this swing, you can hang it anywhere. This swing could be a better choice for small flats as this is a lightweight, consumes very little space and you can adjust it according to your choice. You find these in different sizes and designs to select from, according to your choice.
Makeshift swings – comfy
This one is a little bigger than others and would serve the purpose if your house is spacious and better still if have lobby big enough to accommodate it. Most people with big gardens have these there with covered shades. A big Barandah or terrace would be just fine to have one such swing to have all the fun. Managing them or shifting them is not easy because they have enough weight but if you have space, there is nothing better then these. I have seen such swings in big houses with all kind of decoration including fancy cushions etc.
Makeshift swings – knitted
These knitted swings made of rope or soft polyester fabric are most easy to fix and use. Most people use knitted swings for outings and picnic because these are easy to fold. Such swings are also available in different size, colors and price range. Take your pick
Makeshift swings – Standing
Standing swings are the choice of the day today because these are available in different shapes, designs, colors and price range. These are easy to fix because you can easily fix them any where in your balcony, lawn or garden. Most manufacturers are using wrought iron for framework because it is light and easy to carry. The swing part is mainly comprises cane or knitted material. People today are going such designer swings according to their choice. These swings are available in branded or non-branded verities according to your budget.