Rangoli kolam mixes the white line work of a kolam with the bright colours of a rangoli. This one uses a 13×7 interlaced grid that forms a flower with bright coloured loops. It is 2 ft wide and takes about 35 minutes.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Put 13 dots in the middle row, reducing by one per row to 7 above and below.
Step 2
Draw a white 8-petal flower around the centre and loops around the dots between the petals.
Step 3
Draw a white scalloped border around the outer dots.
Step 4
Fill the petals magenta, the centre yellow, the loops green and blue, and the border orange.
Tips
- Draw all the white lines first. Colour last so you do not smudge the kolam.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between kolam and rangoli?
Kolam is usually white line work around dots (Tamil Nadu), while rangoli fills shapes with colour. Rangoli kolam uses both.
