Sikku kolam -73

This is a bigger version of 6 dots kolam which I have uploaded earlier in this link /sikku-kolam-19/ Smaller version with 8 dots

When I was young, my neighbour used to draw this kolam very frequently. Small kolam means 6 dots, on festivals, 10 or 12 dots. I guess that's the reason I am much drawn to this design. I can't remember the side designs, so I first form the 4 dots sikku strand in the centre column and after that take a glance with the remaining dots to form loops and knots. Without any preparation I draw this kolam, an easy design to draw.

This kolam is a single line which runs throughout the kolam. Though the kolam looks with lots of loops its an easy to draw. I should have tried once on the paper before proceeding. Lot of confusion here and there while joining the side loops. But tried my level best to disguise with the second stroke. After drawing the kolam I didn't have any idea about adding extra designs to it. As usual, I drew a border and minarets on the knot. From there I needed to proceed to give the final touch the kolam. On the minarets drew some petal shapes and twirls coloured with blue shade. And added swirls on the side. I was satisfied with the final outcome. It looked neat and serene to my eyes.