This picture was taken at a hotel in Jorhat, Upper Assam. The woven hat is embellished with Japi work.

Assamese gold jewellery in Japi style is another piece of art from this part of the country.

And not to miss the three kinds of handmade silk popular with locals: Pat, Eri and Mooga. Eri is the only traditionally vegetarian silk or ahinsa silk. Eri silk is crafted by tribals in Kerala too. Mooga is a natural golden silk which improves with age, and is family legacy.

Kolam Rangoli painted in poster colours at the home entrance.

Art of Living Yes! Course for age group 14-18 years, starting at C-5, sector-B, Premalaya, Mahanagar, Lucknow from 18th to 23rd May, 2010.

Call Tanu Narain at 9335927004 to enroll.

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A 1O day Art and craft Summer camp at Bishts, Indiranagar, lucknow.

Call Barila at 9335914058 to enroll.

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This rangoli on a Chennai street is so simple, fresh and joyous. Reminds me of my earliest fascination for colours as a preschooler :-)

This design is challenging for a beginner :-)

This kolam is made in chalk and geru (red earth).

Why we make kolam rangoli?

Kolam is a great line drawing made daily in front of South Indian homes. Making a new kolam everyday is a wonderful creative endeavour. A kolam is to welcome the good energies into one’s home and life. A kolam is amde using one or more of the following:

Rice flour, chalk, rangoli powder, red earth (geru), yellow earth (ramraj), poster, acryllic or enamel paints.