Sikku kolam -11
A 11-1 straight dot count sikku kolam. This kolam has five strands, four stretching on oppsite sides and a centre one to complete the design. Some extra details at the outer with a dash of orange colo.
A 11-1 straight dot count sikku kolam. This kolam has five strands, four stretching on oppsite sides and a centre one to complete the design. Some extra details at the outer with a dash of orange colour. This kolam happens to be my Mom's favourite. I have used Kola podi.
Lay the Freehand / Dotless
Sprinkle clean water on the threshold. Lay down your chosen dot matrix in straight, even spacing with white rice powder.
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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