I have been planning to come up with a Kolam exhibit for the library as Deepavali is just around the corner but I have yet to go and buy the dye and the rice to start off my project. I read an article in the newspaper that they have ready-made Kolams nowadays. These come in separate pieces and one can buy different pieces and arrange them to make different designs. But they don't come cheap. The kolam is sold between RM20 and RM200 a set depending on its design and size.
Read the article below ...
Read the article below ...
Attractive: Ghirish showing a sample of the ready-made kolam at his shop in King Street, Penang.
Ready-made kolam saves time
BY WINNIE YEOH
CREATING a kolam can take hours but the painstaking work can now be shortened to minutes with the ready-made rangoli kolam.
Available in different sizes and an assortment of colourful designs, the kolam, which is imported from Mumbai, India, is the newest decorative item for Deepavali this year.
Kanganam Trading owner H. Ghirish said the ready-made kolam was a hit in northern India.
“It not only saves time but customers can be very creative with the kolam by adding other decorations like flowers, candles and even LED lighting to make it more interesting,” he said when met at his shop in King Street, Penang, recently.
He added the flexibility of the kolam is also another convenience for customers.
“They can reuse it for other occasions as well,” he said.
The kolam is sold between RM20 and RM200 a set depending on its design and size.
Other decorative items included hanging decorations with mirror which Ghirish said would bring good ‘feng shui’ as the mirror could ward off evil.
“I also sell colourful plastic lotus flowers that can be placed in vase,” he said.
Meanwhile, shoppers were seen visiting saree shops to purchase their new clothes for Deepavali which falls on Nov 2.
Over at Chennai Silk Palace in Penang Street, shop assistants were busy showing various fabric and designs to shoppers who were apparently spoilt for choice.
Shop assistant Philomena Anthony said the shop only imported fabric like pure cotton and silk from India.
An outstanding outfit this year, she said, was the kali salwar kameez with its distinct flared outline.
“These suits are highly in demand and international actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is also famed for wearing it,” she said.
She added that the shop had several tailors who could provide on the spot measurement and alteration for customers.
Available in different sizes and an assortment of colourful designs, the kolam, which is imported from Mumbai, India, is the newest decorative item for Deepavali this year.
Kanganam Trading owner H. Ghirish said the ready-made kolam was a hit in northern India.
“It not only saves time but customers can be very creative with the kolam by adding other decorations like flowers, candles and even LED lighting to make it more interesting,” he said when met at his shop in King Street, Penang, recently.
He added the flexibility of the kolam is also another convenience for customers.
“They can reuse it for other occasions as well,” he said.
The kolam is sold between RM20 and RM200 a set depending on its design and size.
Other decorative items included hanging decorations with mirror which Ghirish said would bring good ‘feng shui’ as the mirror could ward off evil.
“I also sell colourful plastic lotus flowers that can be placed in vase,” he said.
Meanwhile, shoppers were seen visiting saree shops to purchase their new clothes for Deepavali which falls on Nov 2.
Over at Chennai Silk Palace in Penang Street, shop assistants were busy showing various fabric and designs to shoppers who were apparently spoilt for choice.
Shop assistant Philomena Anthony said the shop only imported fabric like pure cotton and silk from India.
An outstanding outfit this year, she said, was the kali salwar kameez with its distinct flared outline.
“These suits are highly in demand and international actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is also famed for wearing it,” she said.
She added that the shop had several tailors who could provide on the spot measurement and alteration for customers.
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