BHUBANESWAR: Everything evolves with time, so does rangoli. The splash of colours in geometrical designs has changed its own description in recent times. It’s something each of us can easily relate to as they signify two important things: Colours, which we Indians love, and festivities, which we Indians enjoy with our families. Be it any occasion, a family function or a festival, a rangoli can lift the mood of everyone and can fetch you some quick compliments. Orissa POST interacted with a few experts of rangoli who described it as an art and its variations in modern times.
“Rangoli is unique, bold and will definitely attract much appreciation. Now-a-days, you don’t have to make rangoli only with colour; you can make it attractive by adding flowers, lights, etc. Meaningful rangoli would find its true solace not by the virtue of its beauty but by the virtue of the theme it represents. For that, one should choose modern society themes our Indian culture faces like feminism, secularism, demerits of social media, child labour, human trafficking. All these thoughts can easily be depicted with the help of rangoli. That will make rangoli superior to others,” eminent rangoli designer Ritika Goel said.
Various Rangolis and their applications:
Rangoli on tiles: This Diwali, rangoli designs made with colourful tiles and glass are beautiful and gleam once the lamps are lit. Lovely to have them placed in your veranda or entrance of your home.
Terracotta Pan Rangoli: This one is a rangoli idea that can be worked on easily. Make this as your centre piece and surround it with a lot of diyas; it will give a lovely look and feel to your home décor.
Recycled Rangoli with Quilling Design: One can also make Quilling Rangoli from recycled products which will make one’s home look great.
Canvas Rangoli: It’s a handmade rangoli with a twist. Use a canvas, prepare a floral cutwork and paint it using acrylic sparkling colours, it looks really pretty when coordinated with your home décor colour scheme. Try this unique rangoli design today and enhance your home decor.
Floating Rangoli: Floating rangolis have now become a rage and popular. Brighten and enliven them with 3D glitters and glass colours.
Acrylic Rangoli: A multi-layered handmade rangoli that uses lovely colour combinations on a wooden placemat. Ever thought of making 3D rangolis? Wait no more, try this unique technique of making reusable rangolis.
Kutchi Embroidery-Inspired Rangoli: A rangoli that is inspired by ethnic traditional Kutchi embroidery of Gujarat. Feeling experimental this festive season? Then you must try making this rangoli.
Paper Rangoli: Place a large paper and sketch the design on paper with a pencil. Remember to sketch lightly so that you can erase if needed. When you are done with your design, finalize the outline using white chalk. Fill in your design with coloured chalk. Use many bright and fun colours as you like. One can also use lamps, candles, flowers to decorate it further.