Sikku Kolam -28
This kolam has a single line running through the dots. This may look bit complicated, but if practiced on paper for twice or thrice, sure this design will look too easy to print it on floor.
This kolam has a single line running through the dots. This may look bit complicated, but if practiced on paper for twice or thrice, sure this design will look too easy to print it on floor. If I'm given a choice for line or sikku kolam, I would go for the later as that's my comfortable zone. Maybe my mom drew sikku kolam everyday when I was young.
Dot count: 15-1, straight pattern with a single line travelling within this dot matrix.
Lay the 15 Dots Matrix
Sprinkle a few drops of water on the threshold. Place the 15 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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