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Kolam Patterns

Kolam is a traditional South Indian art of drawing patterns on the ground using rice flour or coloured powder. People draw them at the doorway to welcome good luck.

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Kolam patterns are often drawn with one continuous line that loops around a grid of dots.

All about Kolam Patterns

Kolam is a traditional South Indian art of drawing patterns on the ground using rice flour or coloured powder. People draw kolam at their doorways each morning to welcome good luck. The patterns are often built around a grid of dots and drawn with a continuous line.

Kolam designs can be very simple or extremely complex. Some are drawn to celebrate festivals, while others are made every day as a way to greet guests and bring blessings to the home.

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