What is Kolam Art?

Kolam is the Indian traditional art of drawing patterns around dots or a design that is typically drawn on the floor in South India. This art is very similar to that of drawing Mandala patterns. In South India, these patterns are drawn using specialized formulation of rice flour or rice paste and hence these are traditionally in white. Apart from adding aesthetic value to ones homes, Kolam art also signifies happiness and prosperity, bringing in positivity while eliminating negative energies at the same time.

Are the Kolams displayed in the store fully handmade?

Yes! 100% - just like the way they are traditionally drawn in India. These are NOT block-printed or digitally created. Since these are FULLY hand-painted, there could be minor non-uniformity here and there.

Are the Kolam patterns pre-planned?

The smaller patterns are more commonly found patterns that have passed hands for many generations and routinely used by many. However, the larger patterns that I draw are not pre-planned; all that I have in mind is a general idea of how I would want the art to look. These complex patterns are sometimes combinations of many smaller patterns thoughtfully put together. I would expand on the kolam depending on the space I have on the canvas.

International shipping

At the moment, Lasya Boutique offers shipping only within the United States.

Reviews and Feedback

The kindness that you shower with a review or a thank you note or images of how you’ve used an item is truly priceless and means a lot to me as it would for any artist or artisan making handmade items. So please have the reviews coming :) Your invaluable support is deeply appreciated!

Care instructions

Buyer is entirely responsible for safe use and handling of products purchased from the store.

Instructions for Jewelry:
1) All jewelry require some TLC. Exert care when wearing and undoing jewelry.
2) Silver plated jewelry may tarnish when exposed to water. So try keeping them away from water.
3) Jewelry may also tarnish when exposed to air for a long duration. Easiest way to protect them is to store them in a ziploc and away from direct sunlight.

Do you accept returns?

My store has a no return policy and I do NOT accept returns. In the very rare event of an item being inadvertently damaged during shipping, please do contact me as soon as you receive the damaged item with a photo of the damaged item.

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