The Fun Continues with Our Festivals of the World Collection (Part 2)
Hello crafty friends!
We are now up for the second set of our Festivals of the World colorways collection, which is, by the way, officially launching today!
If you haven’t read the first part of this blog series yet, please visit “Perk up Your Yarn Journey with Festivals of the World Colorways (Part 1).”
After which, go back to this page and let’s continue the festive atmosphere.
1. Holi Festival (India)
Photo by Marcin Dampc: https://www.pexels.com/photo/group-of-people-having-neon-party-1684187/
India and Hindu communities all over the world celebrate the colorful triumph of good over evil through the Holi Festival as they welcome the arrival of Spring. People throw and paint themselves with colored powder called gulal, adorning the atmosphere with a vibrance of joy.
The colors of the Holi Festival are brilliant magenta, sunny yellow, a splash of vibrant teal, and bright orange for new beginnings.
You can also declare the victory of good over evil through your creation as you use these yarns inspired by Holi Festival:
2. Rio Carnival (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Photo by Emanuel Tadeu: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-group-of-dancers-in-costumes-dancing-during-a-festival-9211866/
Deemed as “The Greatest Show on Earth,” Rio Carnival cues the beginning of Lent, as people have their final feast before fasting for the season.
The festival dazzles with elaborate costumes that match the intoxicating samba music. It features blissful colors ranging from canary yellow and parrot green, inspired by the Brazilian flag, to royal blue that imbues the spirit of samba, fiery orange for the ecstatic parade, and brilliant white that highlights the brightness of the ensembles.
Here are the colorways that bring you the Rio Carnival’s samba spirit:
3. Carnevale di Venezia (Venice, Italy)
Photo by drB drB: https://www.pexels.com/photo/venetian-carnival-masks-with-ornate-costumes-29977233/
Photo by Domenico Bandiera: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-in-decorated-mask-with-sculptures-on-wall-behind-15498600/
Italy’s elegance culminates during the Carnevale di Venezia, a carnival where Italians vie for the most beautiful mask title (La Maschera Più Bella). But more than that, the festivity showcases the country’s history and culture, with the masks as an essential part of the party that aims not just to hide identities but to dissolve social differences, allowing all citizens from all walks of life to join the fashion parade and enjoy the festive vibe.
The colors of Carnevale di Venezia are gilded gold, deep cranberry, lagoon teal, masquerade black, and porcelain white.
Here are the colorways that embrace the carnival’s spirit:
4. Chinese New Year (Celebrated Worldwide)
Photo by .M.Q Huang: https://www.pexels.com/photo/low-angle-shot-of-hanging-lanterns-6998049/
This 15-day festival marks the New Year in the lunar calendar, celebrated in China and by Chinese communities all around the world. The colors of the festivity mirror its claim for good fortune, prosperity, and happiness: red, imperial gold, jade green, and black ink.
These are the cakes perfect for your Chinese New Year-inspired yarn projects:
5. Yi Peng Lantern Festival (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
Photo by Alex Moliski: https://www.pexels.com/photo/long-haired-woman-lighting-a-sky-lantern-27168424/
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-holding-yellow-lantern-6872501/
During the Yi Peng Lantern Festival, thousands of paper lanterns blanket the canopy of the night as their soft hues of peach blend with the warm indigo sky.
The event is a breathtaking moment. The serenity of the atmosphere paints magic on the canvases of the dark, black backdrop, highlighting the glow of the lights.
If you want to create pieces with the same vibe, try these yarn cakes from our collection:
That’s about it!
You've just completed the ten-set colorways of our Festivals of the World Collection. You can now make yarn projects inspired by these celebrations all year round.
Visit our Collections page to see more.
Happy crafting!
Rena