Sikku Kolam -159, 11 Dots Tippudu Muggulu
A 11 dots sikku kolam done with recycled rangoli powders. I had collected rangoli powders which were used in my previous kolams. I do indoor kolams so collection is easy and of course free from dirt.
A 11 dots sikku kolam done with recycled rangoli powders. I had collected rangoli powders which were used in my previous kolams. I do indoor kolams so collection is easy and of course free from dirt. A common kolam and a simple one with fish merrily trying to chat with each other. Tried to tweak the original version of the kolam. Felt happy to figure out the fish.
Lay the 11 Dots Matrix
Sprinkle a few drops of water on the threshold. Place the 11 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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