Flowers and Sikku Birdies
Tried this kolam which I copied from a monthly magazine. I thought of converting the sikku kolam into birds but didn't have time (good excuse) to add some extra strokes and finished off with this disp.
Tried this kolam which I copied from a monthly magazine. I thought of converting the sikku kolam into birds but didn't have time (good excuse) to add some extra strokes and finished off with this display. When I started to learn kolams this small 3 dots interlaced kutti was given to me for practice by my mom who used draw huge sikku kolams without any hassles...
Place the Dots
Sprinkle a few drops of water to clean the floor. Put down 3-Dot 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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