Sikku Kolam -27
I draw kolams with kola podi when I'm in India, that too in thick strokes, as I needn't worry about the stock. I have requested my mom to buy fresh colour podi as a small preparation fo.
I draw kolams with kola podi when I'm in India, that too in thick strokes, as I needn't worry about the stock. I have requested my mom to buy fresh colour podi as a small preparation for my next visit. Its a common sight in my home town to see vendors selling colour powders in mini van(chinna yaanai-name courtesy TATA) during this month of Margazhi, month of colours - my personal opinion. This is 13 a dot kolam with a count of 13-11x2-9-7-5-1, added border with orange colour and sikku strand at the entrance for enhancement.
Lay the 11×2 Straight Grid
Sprinkle a few drops of water on the threshold. Place the 11×2 Straight Grid (Ner Pulli) 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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