CHENNAI: The familiarity of the sikku kolam — with its curved lines of rice flour snaking their way around pullis in perfect symmetry — is shared by many who grew up with these patterns on the ...

One among them is Raghavi Chinnadurai, founder, Punchmittai. In a lecture, Maths and Myths behind Sikku Kolam a threshold art, hosted by DakshinaChitra recently, the freelance artist touched upon ...

For the kolam competition, sikku kolams, pulli kolams and even innovative geometric patterns were drawn by the participants. From showcasing their own designs, to turning to pinterest, instagram ...