20 Rangoli with Dots: Kolam Designs by Priya Nanthakumar
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Priya Nanthakumar’s kolam designs can be seen in households across India. Kolams are an integral part of Indian culture, especially in South India. Waking up to Carnatic music and bhajans, watering the tulsi plants, and decorating the front porch with beautiful kolam art are all part of the culture. Priya’s kolam designs range from simple patterns to complex, detailed designs. First, dots are created on the floor with rice flour, and then lines are connected to make knotted designs that form the beautiful rangolis. The twists and turns in her kolam designs remind us of a woman’s braids.
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Our Editor’s Experience
Priya Nanthakumar builds kolam from dots into knotted lines whose twists recall braided hair. That comparison gives the geometry a human rhythm, as though the pattern dressed up before reaching the porch.
— Neelakandan · Designer · Editor
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