Simple and easy freehand kolam
The REAL KOLAM l feel, I am unleashed from all constraints when I draw kolams on real floor. During visits to my Parents home, I eagerly look forward for the early mornings to reignite my.
The REAL KOLAM 😊 l feel, I am unleashed from all constraints when I draw kolams on real floor. During visits to my Parents home, I eagerly look forward for the early mornings to reignite my passion of drawing kolams on #floor.😊 And this is the first kolam at my parents' home for this season.
Drawing kolams in a traditional posture demands lot of energy and this kolam was to test the waters😊. With full pep, stepped down the entrance to draw a kolam with kolapodi.
The soothing morning breeze was indeed chill because of the moist easterly winds which nudged a goal-kick for a bigger kolam yet my vertigo pulled back my intention and had to settle down with two decked small kolam in 10 minutes.
Had to search for symmetry in this kolam and at times geometrical irregularity do have its own beauty
Place the Dots
Sprinkle a few drops of water to clean the floor. Put down Freehand 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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