Diwali Rangoli, Kolam, Muggulu
A freehand kolam done for last Deepavalli season. I wanted to draw a freehand kolam with colours. I didn't have the patience of colouring into detail, so sprinkled colours on the base and started to d.
A freehand kolam done for last Deepavalli season. I wanted to draw a freehand kolam with colours. I didn't have the patience of colouring into detail, so sprinkled colours on the base and started to draw the design in white rangoli powder. And lotus came into rescue to start the design. The bottom most lotus was the start of the design and enclosed with a minaret just like a design in embroidery. As the lotus became the centre design, extended with another lotus on the top and kept the flower as the theme of the kolam. Without much care to colour combination, I sprinkled colours and draw extra extensions around. I liked the design and It looked like chandelier to me and friends did mention about it too.
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.
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.
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.
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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