Christian families in South India draw kolams for Christmas too. This Christmas kolam uses an 11×6 dot grid and has a big star in the centre, two candles and two bells. It is 2 ft wide and takes about 30 minutes.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Put 11 dots in the middle row, reducing by one per row to 6 above and below.
Step 2
Draw a large six-point star joining the outer dots.
Step 3
Draw a candle on each side of the star and a bell above and below it.
Step 4
Fill the star yellow, the candles red with yellow flames, the bells yellow with green bows, and add blue dots in the gaps.
Tips
- Use a ruler for the star lines to keep them sharp.
Frequently asked questions
Do people draw kolam for Christmas?
Yes. Many families in Tamil Nadu and Kerala draw star and bell kolams for Christmas.
