When kolams went West… French researcher Chantal Jumel who through her workshops and videos has introduced the art of kolam to Europeans and Americans ...

“All of us were so ready for something like this,” said Shanthi Chandrasekar, an organizer of the public art, called a kolam, which will welcome Biden and Harris to D.C.

Kolam is an ancient folk art form still practiced daily on the floors of Hindu temples and on the doorsteps of homes by the women of South India. A fine mixture of rice powder, crushed stones, and ...

During the 1970s and 1980s, when I was in school, kolam, the traditional decorative art, was so popular in Tamil Nadu that there used to be kolam competitions during festivals such as Pongal. If ...

Indian art form that involves creating colourful designs on the ground, typically at the entrance of homes during festivals ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Kolam, the vibrant and intricate traditional Indian floor art, continues to be a central feature of Deepavali celebrations, adorning homes and temples with its stunning designs.

With 15 years of experience in Kolam artistry, Thilanathan mentioned that Deepavali designs are typically more elaborate and intricate, reflecting the festive spirit and a yearning for abundance.

Kolam, a traditional geometric art form, often serves as a welcome mat on doorsteps of Indian homes.

Kolam, a traditional Indian art form of drawing geometric patterns on the floors as a sign of welcome, was part of the virtual kick-off ceremony of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden ...

RICE art is the rice bowl for full-time kolam artist Ruben Prakash. Completing a magnificent 18.3m kolam at Mid Valley Megamall for Deepavali this year, the 28-year-old artist explained that the ...

Outside her house in south India, Maria Victor embarks on a decades-old morning ritual that has turned into a key planning tool for impoverished women running small enterprises.