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Rangoli is very much an ‘art of the moment’, much like sand sculptures or street paintings. Its transient nature means it is dynamic, much like life, and culture.
Generally, traditional rangoli designs tend to be geometric and proportioned, though this has changed over time and newer themes and variations are being explored. Rangolis can be of any size, from the size of a doormat, to the size of an entire room.
Rangoli was originally done in small patterns like, 2 feet square. Nowadays, entrance to homes, wedding halls, large areas of floor in hotel foyers, are covered in intricate and detailed rangoli designs. Traditionally, such floor decorations were done only on auspicious occasions or festivals. But today, they grace many occasions such as - weddings, birthday parties, opening ceremonies, corporate functions etc.
The one important point that all rangoli artists follow implicitly is to see that the entire pattern is created by an unbroken line, with no gaps to be left anywhere so there is no opening for evil spirits to enter. This is a strong belief in the Indian culture. This is important as rangolis are mostly drawn as an auspicious expression of hospitality to invite Gods/Goddesses and also guests to bless one’s home.
Women have traditionally been creating the rangoli patterns from memory while watching their mothers and grandmothers draw them all their lives. Girls on their way home from school would look at neighbour’s patterns and attempt to reproduce them when they got home. These days, girls copy from rangoli pattern books available from Indian publishing companies such as Navneet, or from weekly magazines and websites that feature “new” rangoli patterns, non-traditional patterns, some even include depictions of Santa Claus.
Materials Used
The materials that are used to make a rangoli are easily found everywhere – therefore there is no income divide –it is found at homes rich and poor. A variety of ingredients are used to create a Rangoli.
The day to day rangolis - the line drawings, in geometric and symmetrical shapes are drawn with dry rice powder or with rice paste. Rice powder is used because it is white in colour and readily available. Also, it serves to feed ants/insects and small birds. This shows that one must take care of other forms of life too, to create a natural balance.
The dry, coarsely ground rice powder is placed between the thumb and forefinger and rubbed together and moved along a predetermined design by the artist. On festive occasions, large designs, depicting the occasion are drawn in front of the entrance to the house, and smaller ones inside the house. These are then outlined in red with 'kavi' a red brick paste, to make it look grander and more beautiful.
All over India, floor paintings are essentially white in colour. White is a symbol of peace, purity and tranquillity. The material used is rice flour or rice paste, because rice to all Indians is a sign of prosperity. Finely ground white stone powder or chalk is used these days, as this is easier to apply and makes the rangolis brighter and well finished. (A better preparation is obtained by using a combination of white stone powder and rice flour.)
Yet another symbol of prosperity is the colour yellow. Turmeric which is yellow or ochre in colour is also often used to fill in the white outlines. Sometimes, vermilion or kumkum is also used. Vermilion, is considered auspicious.
Initially, colours were traditionally derived from natural dyes - from barks of trees, leaves, indigo, etc. However, today, synthetic dyes are used in a range of bright colours.
When coloured powder such as rice, chilli, turmeric, etc. are used to enhance the white powder creations the rangoli takes on a flat 2-D like appearance. Whereas a 3-D effect in rangolis is achieved when cereals, pulses either in their natural colouring or tinted with natural dyes are used to decorate and elevate the look. Some artists use the 3-D effect for borders alone while others create beautiful designs using grains and beads entirely. Grains, pulses, beads, or flowers are also used to achieve the desired effects.
Ganesh Rangoli Rangoli Designs Ranaut Kolam Designs with Dots Images with Dots Patters Designs with Flowers Photos.
Ganesh Rangoli Rangoli Designs Ranaut Kolam Designs with Dots Images with Dots Patters Designs with Flowers Photos.
Ganesh Rangoli Rangoli Designs Ranaut Kolam Designs with Dots Images with Dots Patters Designs with Flowers Photos.
Ganesh Rangoli Rangoli Designs Ranaut Kolam Designs with Dots Images with Dots Patters Designs with Flowers Photos.
Ganesh Rangoli Rangoli Designs Ranaut Kolam Designs with Dots Images with Dots Patters Designs with Flowers Photos.
Ganesh Rangoli Rangoli Designs Ranaut Kolam Designs with Dots Images with Dots Patters Designs with Flowers Photos.
Ganesh Rangoli Rangoli Designs Ranaut Kolam Designs with Dots Images with Dots Patters Designs with Flowers Photos.
Ganesh Rangoli Rangoli Designs Ranaut Kolam Designs with Dots Images with Dots Patters Designs with Flowers Photos.
Ganesh Rangoli Rangoli Designs Ranaut Kolam Designs with Dots Images with Dots Patters Designs with Flowers Photos.
Ganesh Rangoli Rangoli Designs Ranaut Kolam Designs with Dots Images with Dots Patters Designs with Flowers Photos.
Ganesh Rangoli Rangoli Designs Ranaut Kolam Designs with Dots Images with Dots Patters Designs with Flowers Photos.
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