Gilding Craze Transforms NCR Homes into Luxe Havens

In the lead-up to Dhanteras 2025, the gold leafing art trend has taken NCR homes and decor by storm. This intricate technique, also known as gilding or gold foiling, is being embraced by local residents through workshops and social media guidance.

The process of applying ultra-thin gold foil requires intense focus and precision, drawing participants into a meditative state as they work. "You have to be extremely attentive while doing it - you can't let your focus wander. Because you're fully immersed in one thing, not talking or looking around, the process becomes meditative," explains Simleen Kaur, an interior designer who has been conducting gold leafing workshops in the region for the past three years.

These workshops, lasting around two hours, introduce participants to the basics of gold leafing and allow them to create their own gilded pieces to take home. The trend has become particularly popular for furniture design, with the luxurious sheen adding a premium look to modern and carved pieces. Gilding is also being used extensively on partition walls, wall highlights, and decorative artifacts, especially in high-end residences around Dhanteras and Diwali.

Beyond just decorating their own homes, NCR residents are embracing the gold leafing trend as a unique gifting option. "These days it's not just about gifting objects, people love gifting experiences. So a lot of my participants come with friends, partners, or family to celebrate a moment together while creating something beautiful," says artist Tanvi Bansal, who also conducts gold leafing workshops.

As the Dhanteras festival approaches, the gilding craze is set to transform NCR homes into luxurious, shimmering havens, with residents embracing the meditative art form to add a touch of understated elegance to their living spaces.