Introduction: Cap (mukut) for Lord Krishna

Learn how to make an easy Krishna mukut at home using simple materials. This quick tutorial will help you create a beautiful crown for Lord Krishna, perfect for Janmashtami or daily decoration

Supplies

Golden Ribbon: A decorative, wide golden ribbon or fabric strip.

Peacock Feather: A single peacock feather (morpankh).

Black Tassel/Thread: A small bunch of black threads or a small tassel.

Hot Glue Gun & Glue Sticks: For assembling the parts.

Decorative Gems:

  1. One medium-sized red rhinestone (kundalini).
  2. A strip of small, white, self-adhesive pearl beads.

Scissors (not shown but necessary for cutting the ribbon).

Step 1: Create the Turban Base

  1. Cut and Fold: Take a piece of the golden ribbon. Fold one end over to create a pointed, conical shape, as seen at.
  2. Glue the Cone: Apply hot glue along the edge and press it down to secure the cone shape. This will form the main part of the turban.


Step 2: Create the Fan Crest

  1. Pleat the Ribbon: Take another piece of golden ribbon. Fold it back and forth in an accordion style to create neat pleats.
  2. Secure the Pleats: Pinch one end of the pleated ribbon together tightly. You can secure this with a dab of hot glue or by wrapping it with a thin thread.
  3. Form the Fan: Gently spread the other end of the pleated ribbon to form a fan shape.


Step 3: Assemble the Turban

  1. Attach the Crest: Apply hot glue to the pinched bottom of the fan crest.
  2. Combine: Carefully press the glued end of the fan crest onto the side of the cone-shaped base you made earlier. You now have the basic turban structure.
  3. Attach the Feather: Take your peacock feather (which should already have the black tassel attached to its base). Apply a generous amount of hot glue to the base of the feather.
  4. Insert the Feather: Insert the glued end of the feather into the back opening of the turban, securing it to the inside.


Step 4: Add the Final Decorations

  1. Add the Centerpiece: Glue the red rhinestone onto the front of the turban, slightly off to the side on the conical part.
  2. Add Pearl Details: Peel the small white pearl beads from their adhesive sheet and arrange them in a flower pattern around the central red stone.