Sikku Kolam - 113

I did this kolam at my parents home, Hope the floor reveals the secret of the location. I love to do outdoor kolams. I am more comfortable drawing on a bigger area as I can keep on extending my kolam without any restrictions. I need space around to maneuver while drawing the kolam. This kolam is a simple and easy to draw, without much tangles.

It has basic 4 numbers of 5x5 dots kolams,enclosed by additional sikku strands. I didn't struggle much to keep the design in my memory as it was an easy task for me to draw the sikku kolams with many individual strands. In fact I haven't rehearsed on a paper. Just saw the kolam before drawing the kolam on floor, to confess took a quick glance after placing the dots...

I woke up late that morning as we all went to Chinna Veerampatinam Beach the previous evening and returned home exhausted. My little one enjoyed a lot with her cousins, Dharan and Dhanush.. The beach granule was so fine and the texture tempted me to pack. Immediately I was looking for a plastic cover to collect some of the beach granules. My Mother who was looking me with a curious smile on her face, gave me the cover. My Mother helped to collected the beach granule. The picture is attached in this post. Not much, just few handfuls. My Dad took over the logistic part. I haven't done with that beach granule, hopefully will try to do something in my next visit. I have packed all my rangoli colours along with the beach granule in a carton box, as I shouldn't rely on my Dad's memory in my next visit. All safe andPlaced in a cool place, away from direct sunlight.

This kolam has 19 dots placed in 3 columns and reduced to 3 dots on either side of the main column. Its a single strand which connects the four corners forming a chain design in the centre columns. Then the 5x5 dots kolam on sides. I didn't think much for the enhancing part. So I drew a single line border with a tear drop motifs above to the minaret shapes. I have used green and yellow to beautify the kolam.