Collection of Freeahand Kolams. In this posts there are four freestyle kolams which have a six petalled flower as the base design. Though the start seem to same but they differ as a whole. Kolam No.
Collection of Freeahand Kolams. In this posts there are four freestyle kolams which have a six petalled flower as the base design. Though the start seem to same but they differ as a whole.
Kolam No.1
The below design starts with a flower and later gets added with another layer of petals around the first layer of petals. From the second layer six minarets are surrounded to make it look bigger and the minarets are filled with lines. For the final layer triangles get into action and filled with cross line and small detailing inside the squares completes the kolam. This is a simple, yet can be made grand with the addition of colours or kaavi.
Simple Kolam
Kolam No.2
A simple yet appealing kolam which can be done at doorsteps of apartments. Started with a six petal flower and formed an oval shaped elements in between the petals giving an embossed effect by the concave lines. Later enclosed with triangles and shaded with white kolapowder. This was done in somewhere in 2014 and I guess I was much obsessed with Paisleys and Paisleys always make their presence in most of my kolams, Now I have refrained myself from including Paisleys in my kolams, yet they appear without my permission. I love this design for the outer layers of Paisleys adoring the kolam and lists in my favourite kolam list.
Paisely
Kolam No.3
Again a kolam with six petal flower as the base design and the irresistible Paisleys.
The enticing Paisleys made their appearance in the first layer. I didn't give any extra detailing inside the Paisleys, left them unattended and moved on the next layer where the minarets were enclosed by curvy shapes. Gave a detailing just like a Mehendi/henna filling and drew an outline. Well the alluring Paisleys made their existence in the outer layer to complete the kolam.
Paisleys
Kolam No.4
This is the recent most kolam done in March. I planned to do a big kolam but couldn't proceed as time was ticking away to fetch my daughter from school. Formed a star shape around the flower and enclosed with lines and fillings around. A simple kolam yet captivating one.
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Follow these 4 simple steps to draw Freehand Kolams - Collection of Small Round Rangoli, Mandalas,Muggulu on your floor or paper.
Beginner-Friendly Method
1
PULLI (DOTS)
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.
2
CENTER LOOP
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.
3
SIKKU (CURVES)
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.
4
KAAVI & LAMPS
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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Beginner Tip for Smooth Drawing:Use coarse dry rice flour (Arisi Maavu) for easy powder flow. For festive days, you can also place oil lamps or fill flower petals into the loops.
Vinns is a traditional South Indian Kolam artist and researcher passionate about preserving the mathematical elegance of Pulli matrices, Brahma Mudi continuous knots, and festival threshold traditions. Every pattern on this blog is drawn by hand.
