Sikku Kolam- 134
Again a 23 dots kolam for this Margazhi season. I liked this kolam the way it got it's shape at the end. This is also an extension of 5 dots kolam, which everyone would have tried it.
Again a 23 dots kolam for this margazhi season. I liked this kolam the way it got it's shape at the end. This is also an extension of 5 dots kolam, which everyone would have tried it. I took it as the template and drew this kolam.
I didn't have any idea how to proceed after drawing the base designs on the edges. Tired to replicate below to the centre dot and replicated on other sides. After drawing I found dots are being shared and connected which formed a 7 dots kolam. The centre design can be drawn separately, I will try to create this design adding extra dots to form a different pattern.
After drawing this kolam, I didn't plan much for the border, so placed dots around the kolam and formed a single strand as an enclosure.
Place the Dots
Sprinkle a few drops of water to clean the floor. Put down 23-Dot 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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