Decorating your entrance - the South Indian way

The entrance of any home holds the mirror to what and how the inside of the home may be. Do you agree?

Most of our South Indian homes are daily adorned with kolam or what otherwise is called a rangoli. This floor art is drawn with rice paste , rice flour or kolam powder.

The reason why we use rice paste or rice powder is that little insects like ants  can feed on them. Call it ancient wisdom or thoughtful thinking by our forefathers!

So now coming back to the entrance decor. Recently on the day of karthik poornima, I drew this kolam interspersed with brass diya.

These kolams have been drawn with the help of stencils and see how amazing these turn out. 

You can visit the link here to view my post on instagram and also to know more about the source of these stencils.

Coming up soon with the last post for the year. Hope you all have a peaceful December days ahead. 

"Do what you love and love what you do!"Let this be a constant reminder in our lives. 

In the times of Covid 19

Now that Corona is a bitter truth of life and we understand, it is here to stay for a while, how can we better equip ourselves? Let's give that a thought.

Masks:

Masks are compulsory but do not be overwhelmed. You need not buy expensive ones. If you know basic stitching, stitch one for yourself. Left over pieces of fabrics, blouse pieces anything can come to your rescue. Make it 3 layered. There are many you tube videos demonstrating it! Take help.
Give your cloth pieces to a tailor if stitching is not your game.
Get 3 to 4 pieces done for every individual at home. This way after every use, you can give them a good wash. Also, you can get them done in different colours to pair them accordingly with your outfits.
This Kerala kasuvu mask is made from the saree blouse piece by my mil.

Sanitizers:

For all the time you are home, the good old method of handwash with soap is the best.
But when you are outside, carry a sanitizer without fail.

Most important:

The most important aspect is to place these stuff at a place where it is visible, doesn't look odd and remind you to take them while you step out! The best place is near the entrance. That is where I have kept them. I have also marked  the masks with initials so that there is no confusion.

DIY Kit:
The mask basket is a DIY made of newspaper. Roll the masks and place them in the basket.
You want to make it too...watch the process here.

The sanitizer container is also a DIY made of jute ropes stuck on an ice cream container and made attractive using pom poms.
I have made it look appealing by adding a plant and a smiley board.
Now isn't that a good idea?

It is always a great idea to be better prepared than be sorry for anything! I am taking all the neccessary precautions. You do too and together we shall fight out this monster!

Take care & stay safe.😊