Indian culture

Rangoli

an ephemeral art transmitted from mother to daughter and is also known as Kolam, ariponas, or alponas according to the different regions of India.

an ephemeral art transmitted from mother to daughter and is also known as Kolam, ariponas, or alponas according to the different regions of India. In the villages, women make drawings every morning in front of the threshold or in the home courtyard. Originally, the motifs were drawn with rice flour, but today other materials are used such as limestone powder, white or colored. There are also rangolis made ??with flower petals. These drawings are symbols of protection.

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