Freehand Kolam with Kavi
A freehand kolam with new stock of kavi which I had ordered online. This deep shade of kavi looked like maroon colour powder but looked bright and did its part in enhancement. I love the bright orange.
A freehand kolam with new stock of kavi which I had ordered online. This deep shade of kavi looked like maroon colour powder but looked bright and did its part in enhancement.
I love the bright orange tint of the origninal kavi, the red soil - SemMan. I remember during my childhood days, it was the semmen which was used on fridays and tuesdays to decorate the kolam. The sieved soil gets into a small container and mixed with water, then applied on the floor with a piece of cloth. Colour powders were used only during Margazhi season or for any family functions.
Now its the red oxide taking the role of kavi.
A simple kolam with square at the centre and extended with Paisleys and minarets.
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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