Chukki rangoli (Kannada) and thipkyanchi rangoli (Marathi) both mean rangoli made with dots. This one uses an 11×6 interlaced grid and forms a six-petal flower with leaves. It is 2 ft wide and takes about 30 minutes.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Put 11 dots in the middle row, then 10, 9, 8, 7 and 6 in the rows above and below.
Step 2
Join the dots around the centre into a six-petal flower.
Step 3
Join the outer dots into six leaves between the petals, and a wavy border around the grid.
Step 4
Fill the petals orange, the centre yellow, the leaves green, the border blue, and outline in white.
Tips
- Keep all dots the same distance apart. Uneven dots make wobbly petals.
Frequently asked questions
What is chukki rangoli?
Chukki is Kannada for dot, so chukki rangoli is rangoli made by joining dots.
What is thipkyanchi rangoli?
The Marathi name for dot rangoli. Thipka means dot.
