Kolu is a traditional South Indian festival where toys are displayed on steps during the navarathri season. Toys are mostly deities ( Gods and Goddesses) arranged in steps. It is a part of some age old tradition to display all this at home, invite guests, make some of them sing and distribute goodies. On the flip side there are lot of things that happen behind the scene. All the toys are stacked and stored in lofts, wrapped in clothes, well protected for use in the next season. They do occupy considerable amount of space, they are heavy and not reusable.
I was watching this documentary "Inside Lego". I was amazed by how innovative ideas can be constructed using these lego blocks. So this idea struck me ..." What if we have a "LEGO KOLU" ?
I am not sure if we can construct all the deities we need using lego but if there is a considerable demand i am sure lego can do some amount of customization. Lego blocks do not occupy much space, they can be dismantled very easily. The kind of toys that can be made using lego is endless.
It might take considerable effort in making Indian deities during Kolu but that will definitely be more interesting.
Kids can take this as a project during their holidays. Adults can build and display the toys of their choice instead of buying and displaying what is available. Maintaining will also be easy. Kolu will not be the same anymore. The creative quotient will improve among families. Of course those toymakers who sweat during that season to make the traditional toys will become jobless. I am sure they will be able to find a different profession by then or use lego and get more innovative ...
What say ? Just a thought...
I was watching this documentary "Inside Lego". I was amazed by how innovative ideas can be constructed using these lego blocks. So this idea struck me ..." What if we have a "LEGO KOLU" ?
I am not sure if we can construct all the deities we need using lego but if there is a considerable demand i am sure lego can do some amount of customization. Lego blocks do not occupy much space, they can be dismantled very easily. The kind of toys that can be made using lego is endless.
It might take considerable effort in making Indian deities during Kolu but that will definitely be more interesting.
Kids can take this as a project during their holidays. Adults can build and display the toys of their choice instead of buying and displaying what is available. Maintaining will also be easy. Kolu will not be the same anymore. The creative quotient will improve among families. Of course those toymakers who sweat during that season to make the traditional toys will become jobless. I am sure they will be able to find a different profession by then or use lego and get more innovative ...
What say ? Just a thought...
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