Sikku Kolam -149
A simple 7 dots sikku kolam with pink as the base colour of this kolam. I have a capsule shapes in the border to match the main kolam. This was done few months ago and I wasn't much satisfied.
A simple 7 dots sikku kolam with pink as the base colour of this kolam. I have a capsule shapes in the border to match the main kolam. This was done few months ago and I wasn't much satisfied with the outcome, but my friend insisted me to post this kolam, as it looked good to her eyes. Indeed my good friend.
I have used light and dark shades of pink to colour this kolam and too much of pink, I suppose.
The dot pattern is as below. A simple and easy kolam to draw.
Lay the 7 Dots Matrix
Sprinkle a few drops of water on the threshold. Place the 7 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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