A Walk Through Christmas Tree Made of 60,000 Handcrafted Glass Beads

WITH CHRISTMAS around the corner, Le Meridien lights up an incredible Christmas tree. The tree is made of 60,000 glass beads, handcrafted by the artisans of Purdilnagar and Firozabad.

While the 20 feet tall Christmas tree stands tall with pride of being beautifully bejewelled by these glass beads, it showcases an age-old industry that is almost extinct in this global bazaar. A visual treat with an impact, it urges the community to embrace and revive our age-old craft and support the families that have for generations made our world beautiful.

Meena Bhatia, Vice President and General Manager said, "Each year we light up a Christmas tree that is not only a work of art but is an impactful story with a strong and responsible social message. From the tree that supported ‘Save the Girl Child’ initiative, to another that revived the lost ‘Charpoy Art’ of India communicating the message of responsible cyber waste management to the radiant ‘Tree of happiness’. Our Christmas tree has always evoked a feeling of camaraderie, humanity and humility, in the backdrop of our rich and vibrant culture.’

The ombre of the shades of Greens spreads a feeling of prosperity and freshness; the beads evoke intrigue as no two beads are alike, it is a wonder how these beads are created. The christmas tree also offers an incredible experience this year, it is not just a visual treat but a walk through tree. 

The Tree has been conceptualized and curated by a young artist, Nehmat Mongia, a student of National Institute of Design.