Freehand Kolam - Rangoli
A very casually drawn rangoli done at my parents' home in 2015. Got new stock of of white kolam powder, 50kgs, which a friend of mine had sent from Bangalore. Excited and curious to get to know.
A very casually drawn rangoli done at my parents' home in 2015. Got new stock of of white kolam powder, 50kgs, which a friend of mine had sent from Bangalore. Excited and curious to get to know the texture of the kolapodi, I started to draw and tried my hand in drawing different types of strokes, right from single to five lines. Don't know, why didn't go for double line stroke, Guess I was much excited and didn't mind about anything, should have enjoyed the moment.
Started the design by a stencil, as I wanted to know the fineness of the powder, the first impression was impressive. And started to extend with minarets around. Tried broad stroke on the next layer. and extended with small flower designs. On the last layer, tried the five finger stroke.
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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