A collection of star kolams done on different days. The kolams have star and done in white rangoli powder and that make them to get into a single post. A small freehand kolam with star as the base des.
A collection of star kolams done on different days. The kolams have star and done in white rangoli powder and that make them to get into a single post.
A small freehand kolam with star as the base design. A simple kolam done at the spur of the moment. Tried to enhance with dots and swirls around to make it look grand.
A simple kolam to attempt. I actually thought of adding colours to this kolam, but lack of time didn't allow me to proceed further. You may add colours to it.
Kolam No.2
A freehand Star kolam done in white. A small kolam, still I liked it after drawing. Actually I tried to test the new kolapodi I brought back from home. And to try, tried a kolam to get to used to the texture of the powder.
After drawing a star design, just as usual extended by adding an outline and shading with cross lines.
Star on A Spin
Kolam No.3
A small kolam with star as the base design. I had done this kolam long ago and didn't upload. Today happened to see this in the gallery and tried to compile into a single post.
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Follow these 4 simple steps to draw Collection of Small Star Freehand Kolams, Muggulus, Rangolis on your floor or paper.
Beginner-Friendly Method
1
PULLI (DOTS)
Place the Dots
Sprinkle a few drops of water to clean the floor. Put down Freehand dots in straight, even spacing using white rice powder or chalk.
2
CENTER LOOP
Start from the Center
Find the middle dot. Draw the center loop, star knot, or flower petal first. Starting in the center keeps the pattern perfectly balanced on all sides.
3
SIKKU (CURVES)
Loop Around the Outer Dots
Pinch the rice flour between your thumb and forefinger. Guide the line smoothly around the dots in one continuous motion without lifting your fingers.
4
KAAVI & LAMPS
Add Red Border or Lamps
Outline the edges with traditional red Kaavi powder, or place glowing terracotta agal vilakku (oil lamps) at the corners to make your Kolam radiant!
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Beginner Tip for Smooth Drawing:Use coarse dry rice flour (Arisi Maavu) for easy powder flow. For festive days, you can also place oil lamps or fill flower petals into the loops.
Vinns is a traditional South Indian Kolam artist and researcher passionate about preserving the mathematical elegance of Pulli matrices, Brahma Mudi continuous knots, and festival threshold traditions. Every pattern on this blog is drawn by hand.
