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Kolam and rangoli supplies: powder, colours and tools

Good powder flows evenly between your fingers and makes clean lines. A few simple tools help beginners draw neat dots and straight lines.

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Check what you have first

Learn a kolam step by step, then draw it at your doorstep.

Learn a kolam

What to look for

  • Fine white powder. Rice or stone powder that does not clump.
  • Bright colours. For festival kolams and rangoli fills.
  • Tubes and stencils. Neat dots and lines for beginners.
  • Indoor options. Stickers or reusable mats for flats and offices.

Questions people ask

Rice powder or stone powder?

Rice powder is traditional and feeds ants and birds; stone powder makes whiter, longer lasting lines. Many people mix the two.

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