Margazhi Kolam - Day 18
In the month of Margazhi mostly all kolams are done spectacularly, with addition of bright colours. Not to change the tradition, I have started adding colours to my kolam. The secret behind the lavish.
In the month of Margazhi mostly all kolams are done spectacularly, with addition of bright colours. Not to change the tradition, I have started adding colours to my kolam. The secret behind the lavish usage of colours in this kolam is that I will be getting a fresh stock of colours in near future from India, so I needn't to be stingy anymore. A sikku kolam with 15-1 dot count with additions of paisleys on the outer layer. Hope the colour combo looks good.
Lay the Dot Grid
Sprinkle a few drops of water on the threshold. Place the dot grid with clean, even spacing using white rice flour or chalk.
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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