Monday, December 31, 2012

Rangoli -248

Kalasam and Roses Rangoli

Kalasam or Kumbham means a pot(made of gold, silver, bronze, copper or 5 metals oreven earthenware) decorated with leaves of Mango (or leaves of 5 different trees including mango) and a coconut on the top, smeared with turmeric and vermilion, sometimes tied with sacred thread etc.  The pot may be filled with water or rice, along with flowers, turmeric  and other such items. It is used in auspicious occasions and prayers.

19 to 1 straight dots.

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Rangoli-247


This is a 6X6 block developed into a bigger Rangoli.  Can be further developed depending upon the space available.

This rangoli is very simple and easy to draw. I you want to colour it, first fill the entire  space with colour or colours of you choice and then draw the Rangoli on it.

Rangoli -246


21 to 1 straight dots.