Indian
Rangoli Designs are part of Indian culture and art. Rangoli has an
important part in the Indian festivals & culture. The purpose of
rangoli is decoration, and it is thought to bring good luck. Design
depictions may also vary as they reflect traditions, folklore and
practices that are unique to each area. It is traditionally done by
women.
Rangoli Designs & Patterns
About Rangoli Art:
– Indian Rangoli Designs “Rangoli is a Hindi word”. The term is derived
from words: rang (color) and aavalli (row) so rangoli is row of colors.
It is one of the most popular and traditional art forms in India. It is
not much known to the other countries. Traditionally, Rangoli is drawn
usually in front of the house – doorway. It is mainly drawn in the
Diwali festival. One of the biggest festivals in India. It is daily
practice to draw some rangoli in front of the doors in south India, west
India. It uses different natural and synthetic mediums and colors
(marble, sand, grains, sawdust, flowers etc.)
Rangoli is also popular as part of our nation. In every festival, occasion of happiness, marriages, we draw Rangolis. Especially in Diwali people draw Rangoli to welcome their friends and relatives, since at that time people visit each other’s house. Rangoli also has a religious significance, enhancing the beauty of the surroundings and spreading joy and happiness all around.
Small tips for rangoli making:-
1. Before making rangoli clean the area of all the dirt.
2. Many shops that sell firecrackers during the festival of Diwali also carry stencils, moulds to make Rangoli. You can use these items.
3. You can use a design from a book of rangoli designs, available at book shops and stationary shops normally.
4. Rice flour, wheat flour, kumkum and haldi are used at the place of worship. Decorate the entrance of your house and place of worship.
5. Coloring the flour: You can color the rice/wheat flour at home using food colors. Wet the food color powder with a few drops of water and rub the flour in it till it is uniformly colored but remember to wear gloves to protect your hands from getting colored. Dry the colored flour on paper, in shade before use.
Rangoli is also popular as part of our nation. In every festival, occasion of happiness, marriages, we draw Rangolis. Especially in Diwali people draw Rangoli to welcome their friends and relatives, since at that time people visit each other’s house. Rangoli also has a religious significance, enhancing the beauty of the surroundings and spreading joy and happiness all around.
Small tips for rangoli making:-
1. Before making rangoli clean the area of all the dirt.
2. Many shops that sell firecrackers during the festival of Diwali also carry stencils, moulds to make Rangoli. You can use these items.
3. You can use a design from a book of rangoli designs, available at book shops and stationary shops normally.
4. Rice flour, wheat flour, kumkum and haldi are used at the place of worship. Decorate the entrance of your house and place of worship.
5. Coloring the flour: You can color the rice/wheat flour at home using food colors. Wet the food color powder with a few drops of water and rub the flour in it till it is uniformly colored but remember to wear gloves to protect your hands from getting colored. Dry the colored flour on paper, in shade before use.
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