Most rangolis use round petals. This unique rangoli design uses eight paisley (mango or kairi) shapes swirling around a flower, so it stands out on any street. It is 2.5 ft wide and takes about 45 minutes.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Draw a 5-inch flower in the centre with 8 round petals.
Step 2
Draw 8 paisley shapes around it, all curling in the same direction like a pinwheel.
Step 3
Fill each paisley teal with an orange inner paisley and a yellow dot.
Step 4
Fill the background between paisleys maroon, then outline everything in white with tiny white dots along each paisley.
Tips
- Make all paisleys curl the same way to create the swirling effect.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a rangoli design unique?
Using less common shapes like paisleys, unusual colour pairs like teal and maroon, or a swirling layout.
