/rangoli

Style - Rangoli/Kolam Medium - Acrylics on wood Size - 18" x 18" x 10" Description - This rangoli or kolam is rendered on a wooden platform called 'chaurang' that is used in religious worships. This style of rangoli uses dots and the lines go around the dots to create an intricate design. Tiny mirrors are used in place of the dots to bring a bit of 'bling' to the design.

Style - Rangoli Medium - acrylics on cloth Size - 12" x 12" Description - This is my attempt to bring the traditional designs into everyday life.

Style - Rangoli Medium - Acrylics on wood Size - 10" x 14" Description - This wooden tray is a perfect vehicle for presenting this rangoli - especially if the tray gets used during a 'pooja' - a ritual of worship.

Style - Rangoli Medium - Acrylic on canvas Size - 16" x 20" Description - A ethereal art captured on canvas using acrylic paints. Traditionally, rangolis are meant to be transient forms of art, since they are done using rangoli powder or rice flour.

Style - Rangoli Medium - Ink on paper Size - 8" x 10" each Description - An original and creative way to bring the auspicious designs into your gift giving. The gift recipient is going to be doubly happy, since the bag itself is a handpainted gift.

Style - Rangoli Medium - acrylics on melamine plates Size - 13" diameter Description - A traditional rangoli design graces the aarti thaali (platter) used to hold the lamp.

Style - Rangoli Medium - Ink on paper Size - 13" sphere Description - A twist to the usual paper lanterns. A different style of art adorns this paper lantern making it a perfect candidate to hang outside your door with a light inside it during Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.

Style - Rangoli Medium - Acrylics on wood Size - 18" x 30" Description - A custom order for a cabinet shelf along with a smaller tiered shelf, adorned with traditional rangolis. It was meant to be used to house all the religious idols for worship.