Kolam

Ko-lum, Tamil


An art form as old as time, Kolam comprises elaborate, symmetrical traditional designs made in the courtyard of the house, every morning, using rice flour. Every morning, before the dawn breaks, the ladies of the household (in most cases) would wash the courtyard, and then draw immaculate patterns on the wet vaasal as a way to start her day in a state devoid of any thoughts or worries from the day that has already gone by. It is an art form so closely woven into the South Indian households, that its significance sometimes goes unappreciated. 

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  • Kolam 01 - Mookuthi - nose ornaments
    Kolam 01 - Mookuthi - nose ornaments

    Kolam 01

    Kinder, more forgiving, in its shape, form and characteristics when compared to others in this collection, and can be...
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    Kolam 02 Nose Pin Design

    Kolam 02

    Simple and subtle. Light but with a strong reminiscence of home. Most definitive of what the collection stands for -...
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  • Kolam 03 - Mookuthi - nose ornaments
    Kolam 03 - Mookuthi - nose ornaments

    Kolam 03

    Delicate and intricate. The Kolams traditionally made in front of homes in Tamil Nadu often start with a pulli (a do...
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  • Kolam 04 - Mookuthi - nose ornaments
    Kolam 04 - Mookuthi - nose ornaments

    Kolam 04

    Elegance in symmetry. Inspired by the geometric elegance of kolams, this piece is light on the nose and yet makes it...
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  • Kolam 05 - Mookuthi - nose ornaments
    Kolam 05 - Mookuthi - nose ornaments

    Kolam 05

    Unrestricted and understated. Unlike its other counterparts, this kolam Mookuthi stirs up a sense of 'flow'. A circu...
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  • Kolam 06 - Mookuthi - nose ornaments
    Kolam 06 - Mookuthi - nose ornaments

    Kolam 06

    Fragile, not frivolous. Conjuring up a sense of blooming and a coming of age. This Mookuthi is punctuated by a taper...
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  • Kolam 11 - Mookuthi - nose ornaments
    Kolam 11 - Mookuthi - nose ornaments

    Kolam 11

    Elaborate and auspicious. Inspired by the intricate kolams made outside Tamil homes on auspicious days, this Mookuthi...
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  • Kolam 14 - Mookuthi - nose ornaments
    Kolam 14 - Mookuthi - nose ornaments

    Kolam 14

    Beautiful and beloved. Inspired by the movement of lotus petals, punctuated with a golden centre. This Kolam brings t...
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  • Kolam 18 - Mookuthi - nose ornaments
    Kolam 18 - Mookuthi - nose ornaments

    Kolam 18

    Ornate and auspicious. Inspired by the intricate kolams made outside Tamil homes on auspicious days, this Mookuthi is...
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a Kolam?

A kolam is drawn at the entrance of a home each morning, rice flour on a freshly washed threshold, before the day begins. It is symmetrical, often intricate, and gone by afternoon. The next morning, it starts again. It is so much a part of daily life that it is rarely given a second thought, but always noticed. 

02

Are the Kolam pieces quiet, or does it make itself known?

Both. The geometry is restrained, the lines considered. But the nose pins catch light in a way that draws the eye, quietly, without asking for it.

03

What goes into making a Kolam nose ornament?

The lines and curves of a kolam, worked into gold. The filigree follows that geometry closely; it is fine, patient work. The surface shifts with light, so the nose studs read a little differently each time.

04

How do the Kolam pieces sit alongside the rest of what Mookuthi makes?

Mookuthi works from things that have always been around us, everyday forms, quiet gestures, familiar rhythms. The Kolam nose pins are one of those things. It belonged here from the start.

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How do you look after a Kolam nose pin?

Give it its own space to rest, away from other pieces that might scratch the gold. The nose pin has small intermittent spaces, and dust or dirt can settle in. A gentle rinse in warm water every so often, followed by a careful dry, keeps it clear.