Freehand Flower Kolam, Mandala, Rangoli, Chukkala leni Muggulu
A freestyle Kolam done with white rangoli powder. It's been a long since I drew a kolam, Should be a couple of months. And I had dawdling without drawing kolams. And I know if I don't start drawing.
A freestyle Kolam done with white rangoli powder. It's been a long since I drew a kolam, Should be a couple of months. And I had dawdling without drawing kolams. And I know if I don't start drawing kolams, it would be hard for me to draw kolams again as I am good in creating excuses. The days becoming hectic and juggling my work makes me tired. Drawing Kolams are my favourite pass time and wish I have more time to draw kolams.
This freehand kolam was done yesterday and did taking breaking as I needed to run errands in between.
I started with a six petal flower and tried to extend with extra elements.
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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