If you have never drawn a rangoli before, start here. This simple rangoli design is a 1 ft flower with four big petals, four small leaves and a dotted ring. It takes about 10 minutes and uses only five colours.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Draw a small circle in the centre with chalk, then four large rounded petals around it like a plus sign.
Step 2
Draw a small pointed leaf between each pair of petals.
Step 3
Fill the petals red, the centre yellow and the leaves green.
Step 4
Outline everything in white and add a ring of blue dots around the flower.
Tips
- Hold the powder between your thumb and first finger and let it fall in a thin line.
- Fill colours from the centre outwards.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest rangoli for beginners?
A four-petal flower like this one. It has only a few shapes and no dots to count.
How many colours do I need for a simple rangoli?
Four or five is enough: one for the petals, one for the centre, green for leaves and white for outlines.
