This flower kolam has one big flower in the centre and four small flowers around it, all joined by flowing kolam lines. It uses a 9×5 dot grid, is 2 ft wide and takes about 25 minutes.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Put 9 dots in the middle row, reducing by one per row to 5 above and below.
Step 2
Draw an 8-petal flower around the centre dot.
Step 3
Draw a small 4-petal flower around each of the four dots at the top, bottom, left and right ends.
Step 4
Join the flowers with curving white lines and fill the petals pink with yellow centres and green leaves.
Tips
- Keep the small flowers the same size so the kolam stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
Can a kolam have colours?
Yes. Many families add colour to kolam on festivals and Fridays.
