What is kolam? Kolam is a form of painting made using finely ground white powder and colours, and is a geometrical line drawing composed of curved loops, drawn around a grid pattern of dots. It is used commonly outside homes in India or during Indian festivities in Malaysia. In Northern India it is known as rangoli. The term rangoli is derived from words rang (colour) and aavalli (‘coloured creepers’ or ‘row of colours’). More complex kolams are drawn and colors are often added during holiday occasions and special events.
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