🌼 1. Simple Dot Kolam (Beginner)
- Draw a grid of dots (like 4 × 4)
- Join the dots with curved lines around them
Example idea:
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→ Draw loops around each dot to form a flower-like pattern
🌸 2. Straight Line Kolam
- Make dots in rows
- Connect them using straight lines to form squares/diamonds
🌺 3. Pulli Kolam (Classic Style)
- “Pulli” means dots
- Arrange dots like: 5-4-3-2-1
- Draw curved lines weaving around the dots
🌻 4. Flower Kolam
- Start with a small circle in the center
- Add petal shapes around it
- Decorate with extra dots or lines
🌟 Tips for beginners
- Use rice flour or chalk powder for easy correction
- Practice with a pencil on paper first
- Start small, then slowly try bigger designs
- Symmetry is the key ✨
