Rangoli is a folk art in which patterns are created on the floor, particularly in Pooja room and portico using Rangoli powder and flowers. Simple Rangoli is drawn every day in front of the house. During special occasions and festivals complex Rangoli are drawn and are decorated with colours, flowers and lamps. Rangoli is meant to be sacred welcoming areas for deities.
Rangoli patterns included in this book is a compilation from different sources, including unknown Rangoli artists. All the patterns redrawn and many patterns are generated by the compilers are also included. In this book Rangoli patterns are grouped into different categories based on the number of dots in a grid. It starts from 2 dots, 2 row grid to 15 dots, 15 row grid and many other types including freehand Rangoli patterns. Few examples have been shown separately, the method of drawing from simple to complex Rangoli patterns. Which facilitate the beginners to develop many more complex patterns of Rangoli using their imagination and skills. This book is an aid for beginners to start from simple pattern of Rangoli. after acquiring mastery over simple pattern, by changing the directions of the loop, adding some patterns and combining many more patterns together many more complex Rangoli could be generated. Nowadays, freehand Rangoli is gaining much importance among the younger generation, however, this type of Rangoli require little grip overhand and artistic talent. In this type there will be much scope for adding more elements and colours to the Rangoli. Few freehand rangoli patterns are also included in this book.
We are thankful to the unknown Rangoli artists, their contribution inspired us to bring out this small book. We acknowledge the Google website on Rangoli for its guiding support. We deeply appreciate the interest taken by Divyachandra Prakashana, Bengaluru for publishing this book.
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