A decorated elephant with its trunk raised is a sign of good luck and welcome. This 2 ft elephant rangoli design has a grey elephant wearing a red and gold cloth (jhool) and bells. It takes about 45 minutes.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Draw a large rounded body, a head with a big ear and a trunk curving up.
Step 2
Draw four thick legs and a small tail.
Step 3
Draw a decorated cloth over the back and a headpiece on the forehead.
Step 4
Fill the elephant grey, the cloth red with gold and yellow patterns, add bells, and outline in white.
Tips
- A raised trunk is considered lucky, so draw it curving upwards.
Frequently asked questions
What does an elephant rangoli mean?
An elephant with a raised trunk stands for good luck, strength and welcome.
