Radical Rangoli

Originally posted on Mehndi in Paradise:
I have always loved Rangoli (also known as Kolam) for the beauty and geometry of the designs, and its ephemeral nature. While I have seen many wonderful Rangoli creations in Southern India, humbly sprinkled each morning by women, and some extravagant creations from colored sand or flower petals at…

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Radical Rangoli

I have always loved Rangoli (also known as Kolam) for the beauty and geometry of the designs, and its ephemeral nature. While I have seen many wonderful Rangoli creations in Southern India, humbly sprinkled each morning by women, and some extravagant creations from colored sand or flower petals at weddings and holidays, none of it …