Sikku Kolam - 37
As I got bored using chalk piece to draw kolams, I mined into the store room to search the kolapowder carton box. And successfully pulled my treasure out and tried this 19 dot kolam with my precious N.
As I got bored using chalk piece to draw kolams, I mined into the store room to search the kolapowder carton box. And successfully pulled my treasure out and tried this 19 dot kolam with my precious Nylon podi on my dining table. The first problem I had was to squeeze the dots within the small area, next using kolapodi, (which a friend of mine gave me, when we met for the first time, So sweet of her, promptly packed the container to Singapore) the powder has the texture of fine salt, took time to settle down with the new medium. After all starting troubles, I managed to finish off this kolam with some extensions as a final touch.
Dot Count: 19-17x2-13x2-9x2-5x2-1 on either side.
Place the Dots
Sprinkle a few drops of water to clean the floor. Put down 17x2 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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