Traditional Indian floor arts are made using natural powders like rice flour, limestone, and turmeric.
These designs are often created daily at the entrance of homes to welcome guests and deities.
Rangoli
Maharashtra: Colorful geometric patterns created with colored powders and
flower petals.
Kolam
South India: Intricate line drawings made with rice flour, often based on a
grid of dots.
Mandana
Rajasthan: Minimalist designs painted on mud walls and floors using chalk
and red ochre.
Aipan
Himachal Pradesh: Ritualistic folk art made with a red clay background and
white rice paste.
Aripana
Bengal & Assam: Also known as Alpona, these fluid designs are made with rice
paste for auspicious occasions.
Santhias
Gujarat: Decorative designs made to adorn the entrance of houses during
festivals.
