How many dots does this kolam need?

It needs 12 dots, on a 6 dots, 2 rows, straight dots grid: rows of 6 and 6, each row centred. Keep the gaps even, then follow the steps.

How long does it take to draw?

About 8 minutes in 3 steps. It is an easy design for a floor space of 2 to 3 ft.

What do I draw it with?

Use dry rice flour or white stone powder. You can also print the practice sheet and try it on paper first.

Sikku Border Kolam, 6 dots, 2 rows, straight dots, No. 16 · சிக்கு பார்டர் கோலம்

6 dots, 2 rows, straight dots, 3 steps, about 8 minutes, Easy

Border kolam

Sikku border kolam · சிக்கு பார்டர் கோலம்

This sikku border kolam starts from 12 dots (6 dots, 2 rows, straight dots), in rows of 6 and 6. It has 3 steps and takes about 8 minutes, an easy design for a floor space of 2 to 3 ft. It suits the home entrance and function hall.

Sikku kolam on a long narrow strip of dots, for thresholds, steps and edges.

Watch it drawnவரைவதைப் பார்Trace itவரைந்து பார்Remix itஉங்கள் பாணியில்

The dot grid: 12 dots · புள்ளிகள்

Copy these dots first, evenly spaced. The numbers help you count.

Left row number · வரிசை எண்
Top dot number · புள்ளி எண்

How to draw this sikku border kolam step by step · படிப்படியாக

3 steps. The new part of each step is shown in orange.

1Step 1 · படி 1
Place the dots in rows of 6, 6, evenly spaced, each row centred.
2Step 2 · படி 2
Draw the kolam as 2 separate loops. Go around the dots without lifting the hand. The line crosses itself between two dots where shown and curves around a dot elsewhere. Close the loop where it started.
3Step 3 · படி 3
Draw loop 2 of 2. Go around the dots without lifting the hand. The line crosses itself between two dots where shown and curves around a dot elsewhere. Close the loop where it started.

About this sikku border kolam: dots, size and time · விவரங்கள்

Dots · புள்ளிகள்: 12 dots, rows of 6 and 6
Dot grid · புள்ளி அமைப்பு: 6 dots, 2 rows, straight dots
The line · கோடு: 2 separate loops, each one closing on itself
Symmetry · சமச்சீர்: Left-right mirror
Draw with · வரைய: Dry rice flour or white stone powder
Floor space · இடம்: 2 to 3 ft
Time · நேரம்: About 8 minutes, 3 steps
Level · நிலை: Easy
Colours · வண்ணங்கள்: White lines only

Places it suits · எங்கே

Home entrance (vaasal), outside · வீட்டு வாசல்
Function hall, stage or event entrance · விழா மண்டபம்
Marriage function · திருமணம்
Temple and thiruvizha · கோயில், திருவிழா
Border and decoration (steps, threshold edge, stage edge) · ஓரம், படிக்கட்டு
General area · எங்கும்

Days and festivals · எப்போது

Every day · தினமும்

Questions about this kolam · கேள்விகள்

How many dots does this kolam need?: It needs 12 dots, on a 6 dots, 2 rows, straight dots grid: rows of 6 and 6, each row centred. Keep the gaps even, then follow the steps.
How long does it take to draw?: About 8 minutes in 3 steps. It is an easy design for a floor space of 2 to 3 ft.
What do I draw it with?: Use dry rice flour or white stone powder. You can also print the practice sheet and try it on paper first.