Sikku Kolam- 134
Again a 23 dots kolam for this Margazhi season. I liked this kolam the way it got it's shape at the end. This is also an extension of 5 dots kolam, which everyone would have tried it.
Again a 23 dots kolam for this margazhi season. I liked this kolam the way it got it's shape at the end. This is also an extension of 5 dots kolam, which everyone would have tried it. I took it as the template and drew this kolam.
I didn't have any idea how to proceed after drawing the base designs on the edges. Tired to replicate below to the centre dot and replicated on other sides. After drawing I found dots are being shared and connected which formed a 7 dots kolam. The centre design can be drawn separately, I will try to create this design adding extra dots to form a different pattern.
After drawing this kolam, I didn't plan much for the border, so placed dots around the kolam and formed a single strand as an enclosure.
Lay the 23 Dots Matrix
Sprinkle a few drops of water on the threshold. Place the 23 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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