15-8 Dots Sikku Kolam || Karthigai Kolam || Vilakku kolam
Dot count: 15-8 At times we concoct our own surprises!!! Well, that very instance happed with this kolam. A six petalled flower is the today.
Dot count : 15-8
At times we concoct our own surprises!!! Well, that very instance happed with this kolam 😅 A six petalled flower is the theme for #kaarthigaicelebration today in @kolamenthusiasts . And I capped for a hexagaonal shape and tried to bring in sikku petals, but while coalescing the stranded loops...... The upshot was totally upturned...😁😁😁 and there was an unheralded entry of birds and bees.😍
Lay the 8 Dots Matrix
Sprinkle a few drops of water on the threshold. Place the 8 Dots Matrix with even spacing using white rice flour or chalk, ensuring interlaced dots sit nested diagonally between adjacent rows.
Start with the Central Core Loop
Locate the central anchor dots. Loop a fluid, continuous curve encircling the inner dots to establish the foundation of the design. Beginning at the center ensures balanced 4-fold symmetry.
Weave Around the Outer Dots
Pinch dry rice powder between your thumb and forefinger. Guide continuous, flowing waves threading between and around the perimeter dots without lifting your fingers or stopping mid-turn.
Connect the Final Loops & Add Kaavi
Connect the outer curves smoothly back into the starting loop so all lines merge into complete, closed loops. Frame the outer corners with traditional red Kaavi (red ochre) border for clean contrast.
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