A WELCOME FOR GODESS LAKSHMI

 

Kolam is an art form created with chalk, chalk powder, rice powder or coloured rice grains. This floor painting is traditionally found in the entrances/thresholds of houses.

 It has both religious and ornamental functions.  Kolams were originally drawn with rice powder as food for ants and insects - man and nature in co-existence. 

From simple to complex patterns drawn every morning by the women of particularly Tamil Hindu house holds, the kolam disappears with the wind and footsteps as the day disappears. A new kolam is drawn the following morning and the circle of life continues.  

A symbol of auspiciousness, shopping centres in Malaysia always draw kolams during Deepavali at the entrances or in the foyers.

AN INTRICATE ANCIENT ARTFORM, thankfully still in practice. 

HAPPY DIVALI. 

MAY THE LIGHT ALWAYS BE WITH YOU.

DEEPAVALI AND RANGOLI

"Rangoli" or "kolam"is a floor art that is made from coloured rice grains and rice flour. The drawing is made by first having a design outlined by dots on the floor using rice flour or paste. The dots are then joined to form the full pattern. The painting is patiently filled in by pouring or sprinkling coloured grains within the patterns by hand. It is tedious and back breaking, but the product is a beautiful welcome "mat" at the entrance of the house.

During the celebration of Deepavali or Divali - the Festival of Lights celebrated by the Hindus, the kolam welcomes the Goddess Laxmi. This kolam was drawn at the entrance of a shopping centre during Deepavali which was celebrated last Saturday - 17th October. Depending artist's skill, the kolam can take a 3-Dimensional effect with the use of contrasting colours. The designs are intricate and flowers and the peacock are popular traditional rangoli designs.