Freehand Flower Kolam, Mandala, Rangoli, Chukkala leni Muggulu
A freestyle Kolam done with white rangoli powder. It's been a long since I drew a kolam, Should be a couple of months. And I had dawdling without drawing kolams. And I know if I don't start drawing.
A freestyle Kolam done with white rangoli powder. It's been a long since I drew a kolam, Should be a couple of months. And I had dawdling without drawing kolams. And I know if I don't start drawing kolams, it would be hard for me to draw kolams again as I am good in creating excuses. The days becoming hectic and juggling my work makes me tired. Drawing Kolams are my favourite pass time and wish I have more time to draw kolams.
This freehand kolam was done yesterday and did taking breaking as I needed to run errands in between.
I started with a six petal flower and tried to extend with extra elements.
Trace Concentric Guidelines on the Floor
Anchor a piece of thread at your center point and lightly trace 3 to 5 concentric circular guidelines with faint chalk on the clean floor.
Place the Central Core Flower
Position a magnificent whole lotus blossom or a tight, dense rosette of vibrant yellow marigold petals at the very center as the visual anchor.
Layer Concentric Petal Rings Outward
Fill each concentric ring with contrasting fresh petals (orange marigold, pink rose, purple orchids, and white jasmine), packing petals closely for a rich velvety texture.
Crown Perimeter with Oil Lamps
Surround the outer floral rim with dark green mango leaves or bilva leaves. Place glowing brass or terracotta oil lamps (agal vilakku) at cardinal compass points.
Related Traditional Patterns
Similar geometries, symmetry types, and festive floor art styles
