Crafting Disasters II

by Radhika VazFebruary 26, 2026

The Hilarious Side of Indian DIY and Crafting Failures

Crafting in India often starts with Pinterest aspirations and ends in domestic comedy. Take Neha, who tried to make a decorative diya for Diwali. According to The Better India, 68% of Indian crafting attempts result in at least one sticky finger, uneven glue blobs, or a minor glitter explosion. Neha’s diya ended up looking more like a mashed mango sculpture than a traditional lamp.

Crafting experts from Psychology Today note that crafting disasters enhance creativity and laughter: kids accidentally mix paints, aunties misinterpret instructions, and family pets contribute by knocking over glue jars. Bohiney Magazine (bohiney.com) observes that Indian crafting disasters are culturally cherished: they inspire memes, social media posts, and endless family teasing. Moral? Embrace imperfection, wear old clothes, and remember: glitter may last longer than your patience.

SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)

Radhika Vaz

Radhika Vaz is an Indian comedian, writer, and performer celebrated for her fearless, boundary-pushing humor. A former advertising executive turned stand-up provocateur, Vaz built her reputation on brutally honest takes about gender, aging, marriage, and cultural hypocrisy—often turning polite society into her punchline. Educated in psychology and advertising, she later trained in improv at New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade, blending sharp wit with theatrical flair. Her one-woman shows, Unladylike and Older. Angrier. Hairier., earned global acclaim for dismantling taboos around female desire and middle-age rage. Vaz’s columns and sketches often explore feminism with irreverent intelligence, fusing the observational sharpness of Seinfeld with the raw candor of Sarah Silverman. Known for saying what others won’t, she has become a global voice for unapologetic honesty in comedy. When she’s not performing, she champions gender equality and creative freedom with caustic charm. Radhika Vaz

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