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Rangoli Art & Craft

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Inquiry into Singapore Arts & Culture



This week 27-30 July 2020, the children learned about Indian art and culture. Two specific art forms that I have chosen as art activities for the children were Rangoli and Henna (Mehndi).

I showed the children videos of Rangoli making. Rangoli means "array of colours" in Sanskrit. It is a multi-coloured floor pattern drawn by hand. It is made from coloured rice, petals, powder or sand.

Hindu women would draw the Rangoli at the entrance of the home during a celebration (i.e Diwali, wedding, festivals and religious occasions). It symbolises joy, wealth and thanksgiving to the deities.

Hindus believe that the Rangoli also help to ward away evil. Thus, fresh Rangoli may be drawn every day at the home entrance.

How to make coloured rice




Materials:
1 Cup Uncooked rice
2 pumps Hand sanitizer (with alcohol)
2-3 drops Food colouring
Plastic box with lid

Steps:
1. Place rice in a container
2. Add hand sanitizer and food colouring
3. Cover the lid tightly and give it a thorough shake
4. Shake till rice is coloured evenly.
5. Transfer to a tray to dry.
6. Wipe the plastic box in between batches if you are using different colours.

Rangoli craft activity for kids




Steps:
1. Print Rangoli template on art paper/ drawing block.
2. Paint small details.
3. Apply white glue to larger areas and sprinkle the coloured (uncooked) rice.
4. Leave to dry.









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