CRYSTAL RANGOLI

Rangoli is desired from Sanskrit word "Rangavalli". Rangoli is an art form from  India, in which patterns are created on the floor in living room or courtyards or in front of the house using materials such as coloured rice, rice flour, coloured sand, flower petals, colour powder etc. It's usually made during festivals, auspicious observances, marriage celebrations. The purpose of Rangoli is decoration and it is thought to bring good fortune. It is a preliminary necessity of any religious rituals.

By: Akshita Sangwan

With time, imagination and innovative ideas in Rangoli art is also incorporated. A modern variation, viz, crystal rangoli design made with beads and crystals has all the charm and creativity of a traditional rangoli.

MATERIALS YOU NEED:

1. OHP Sheet
2. Crystals and beads
3. Fabric glue (transparent)
4. Tracing paper
5. Clear tape

                                                                                                            By : Ankur        

HOW TO MAKE:

1. Draw a design on the tracing paper.
2. Designed tracing paper is pasted on the back of the OHP sheet with clear tapes on the edges.
3. Stick crystals and beads with the transparent fabric glue on the design identical to the OHP sheet.
4. After completing the design, remove the tracing paper.

It's a sublime rangoli design that would look beautiful in the centre of a room. Corner & side tables can be designed with simple rangoli designs too. These are ready made rangoli designs which have to be pasted or placed on the desired areas.

A simple and quick rangoli, who do not have time to create elaborate designs.