In a corner at Ikea Tampines, the grey concrete floor becomes artist Vijaya Mohan’s canvas. With the help of co-artist Nithiya Ramprasad, 42, Vijaya lays a pre-cut blue plastic sheet measuring 3m by ...

Making ornate floor art can be a celebratory act for festivals like Diwali and a meditative practice. By Anna P. Kambhampaty Every year around this time, more than a billion people worldwide celebrate ...

Come Diwali and the city starts buzzing with activities. There are many traditions and customs associated with this day. While cleaning the entire house and painting it to give a new look is a common ...

As a beginner, freehanded designs might not turn out well. Use stencils or pull off desi jugaad with everyday household items like bowls, bangles to create a perfect circle outline or a spoon for a ...

For Evanston resident Bindu Reddy, celebrating Diwali is important because she wants her 7-year-old to know the culture of India. Typically, Reddy meets up with a group of Indian families to tell ...

At some point in their lives, Hindus have all practiced the traditional art of Rangoli – colourful floor designs. In recent times, however, this Indian artform has become part of our local Hindu ...

Brightening up the festival celebrations, Rangoli is also believed to be harbinger of good luck. Brightening up the festival celebrations, Rangoli is also believed to be harbinger of good luck. This ...

SINGAPORE - A new art initiative focused on the ancient rangoli aims to open a window to Indian art and culture for younger folks. The Rangoli Movement is the first large-scale visual and digital ...

These geometric patterns, religious symbols and floral designs are drawn on the floor of one’s home, often using chalk and colourful powders, as a way to ward off evil spirits and welcome the good ...