Round Rangoli, Muggulu, Kolam
A small freestyle kolam done a year ago at my parents' home. It was a chilly morning when I drew this kolam, yes!! "The Margazhi" There were some interesting factors which made me excited to step down.
A small freestyle kolam done a year ago at my parents' home. It was a chilly morning when I drew this kolam, yes!! "The Margazhi" There were some interesting factors which made me excited to step down onto the front yard. One was the chilly climate which I loved it, the breeze filled with morning freshness, the fragrance of flowers, the auroma of cooking, the birds ready to start their day by twittering the good morning message to the world, the crock tone of the natural alarm. The next was the fresh stock of rangoli powder and the kaavi powder. New things always fascinate everyone irrespective of age, I get excited when I see rangoli powders or kolams. With all the natural forces in perfect sync, Just to get to know the texture of the rangoli powder,I started the kolam with a six petal flower. In fact I doodled around to create a design with a permissive mind. Later added kavi as a highlighter. Hopefully to draw more kolams on the front yard this year.
Place the Dots
Sprinkle a few drops of water to clean the floor. Put down the 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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