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kolam = Geometry = mathematics = creativity

Discussion in 'Rangoli / Kolam' started by kanram, May 15, 2012.

  1. kanram

    kanram Bronze IL'ite

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    Kolam is more of calculation, symmetry and graphing. Every year for Navrathri i draw kolam, usually based on some geometry or trigonometry. I dont try to make it very precise but i base by design on them. I have felt it easy to sketch and imagine the design. More often i use compass, protractor, ruler, etc to draw the kolam and i usually draw a graph line checks using pencil or some markings.

    Even though it might sound very hi-fi it actually is not. If you think about the process you use to draw the kolam, you will realize that you have used some kind of math.

    Though i might think of math, i am more reminded of my grand mother when i do a kolam. When i was in india for navrathri i use to put one rangoli a day inside for golu and one mavu kolam outside the home (vasal), for pongal few kolams and so on... My grandmother was a very good critic and hence i was able to develop and improve.

    I am attaching few of the kolams i have done in the past few years, do comment on it i definitely looking to improve on them. Will upload few more...

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  2. swaran

    swaran IL Hall of Fame

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    Wow o wow...looks so lovely...
    looks more of a painting :)
    please post more..would love to see your work ;-)
     
  3. latharam09

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    Interesting...wonderful kolam...stunned...post more
     
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    Magee Moderator Staff Member Platinum IL'ite

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    Hi,

    :wow:wowGreat work, very nice.............

    Nice color combo too.

    Magee
     
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    sublakshmi Bronze IL'ite

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    Truly wonderful. It is difficult to take the eyes of the kolam. Do post some more creations of yours.



    Have a good day.
     
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    Priesh Platinum IL'ite

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    wow wow. it is definitely feast to eyes. looking very nice
     
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    Very beautiful and great work.... Truly a feast to eyes... Thanks for sharing



    Shanti
     
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    nnarmadha Platinum IL'ite

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    WOW..Superb work!!
     
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    Nice one.. Post more..
     
  10. geetabhaskar

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    very impressive. very colourful.
     

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