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Traditional Kolam Art Class: Learn the Significance and Patterns of India's Roadside Art

Puducherry

Discover the beauty and significance of traditional Kolam art in India. Join our workshop to learn various patterns, create your own designs, and take home a Kolam kit for practice.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

1, 3rd Main Rd - Strolling through the neighborhood, you’ll notice quaint artistic designs adorning the streets, crafted from spiraling white lines. These designs often depict basic motifs such as flora, lamps, and intriguing geometric shapes. However, the artistry doesn’t end there. On festive occasions, the artwork becomes larger, more vibrant, and significantly more captivating. This traditional art form is known as “kolam.”\nBut what drives individuals to diligently clean the streets, sprinkle water, and create these exquisite designs daily? The cultural, scientific, and aesthetic justifications are quite fascinating. At Towntales, we offer the chance to master a variety of simple yet impressive “Kolam” patterns.\nWhat’s included?\nAll necessary materials for practice, a selection of design templates, an assortment of colors, and a Kolam kit for you to take home.

What's Included

Tea and coffee
Kolam Kit

Additional Information

What exactly is Kolam? What makes it so important in Indian households? And why does someone willingly choose to make these intricate designs on public roads daily, not only during special events? All of these inquiries will be answered at the workshop.

What you can expect to gain:

Instruction on various Kolam patterns and hands-on training in each style.
A Kolam kit for you to continue practicing at home - it includes a design template and a selection of colored Kolam powder.
You will be taught how to prepare Kolam powder.
A manual will be emailed to you later.
A welcome beverage - Choose between a comforting cup of black tea, a soothing butter milk, or an invigorating lime juice.