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Couple of months ago, Sapthavarna Creations, an UK based firm, conducted an online kolam Contest, Kolothsavam. I participated in it and entered my kolam necklaces under Kolam crafts section and won the prize – a small trophy in outside UK category. I have been making kolam jewellery for my brand, Sayuri since 2017. Therefore, its…
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Today is the last day of the Tamil Month of Margazhi. Tomorrow, we celebrate our harvest and Thanksgiving festival Pongal or Sankranthi that marks the beginning of a new cycle. More than ever, this year, there has been a lot of buzz about kolams for margazhi. Kolams are transient art drawn using chalk and rice…
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In March, I began a series on colour harmony to talk about how I use colour. The first post on the series Monochromatic Pulli Kolam necklaces was about understanding the monochromatic colour harmony. In this post on Analogous Pulli Kolam necklaces, we will look at Analogous colour harmony. The term “Colour harmony” denotes sets of…
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When was the first time that man (and woman) fell in love with colour? Was it when they first saw the green leaves, the blue skies or the multi hued flowering blossoms? Why do colours attract us? Why do they make us feel warm and happy whereas a lack of colour makes for a gloomy…
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As my SS19 collection, I launched my Kolam III collection a fortnight ago. I showcased three necklaces in the post of which I have Lotus Kolam and Red Rangoli for sale still. Many more are one the way. Until then, here are Pulli kolam earrings for your viewing pleasure. Since today is also the challenge…
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Can you believe that it is March already? In Chennai, Spring is almost gone and summer is here. I have been working on the SS19 collection, but I have reluctant to post it as I have made very few pieces so far. I usually like having atleast 12-20 pieces before I do a soft launch…
