Sikku Kolam - 97
My sikku kolam collection has crossed century, but I didn't want Margazhi kolams to add up the number. So maintaining a different log book for sikkus. Took a small break and made a visit to India.
My Sikku kolam collection has crossed century, but I didn't want Margazhi kolams to add up the number. So maintaining a different log book for sikkus.
Took a small break and made a visit to India. Though the margazhi season was over, still I enjoyed the chill climate and Kolams... My mom had bought colour powders and in addition my dear friend sent me colours from the other part of India. I managed to pack few kgs of colour powders and are ready to be displayed in kolams.
This is 23 dot count kolam with a different count for each coloumn, The centre column starts with 23, 2nd set - 21 x 2 3rd - 17 x 2 4th - 13 x 2 5th - 9 x 2 6th - 5 x 2 Concluding with a single dot. The same dot count has to be repeated on the other side.
Lay the 21×2 Straight Grid
Sprinkle a few drops of water on the threshold. Place the 21×2 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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