All the kolam below have step by step images ( in the reverse order ) because sometimes just by looking at the image it may not be possible to draw some designs. So it will be helpful for all including beginners
A cute 3 pulli kolam
How to draw birds kolam with just three dots
Flower kolam using 3 pulli
A simple rangoli design with 3 by 3 dots
Beautiful and intricate kolam with 3 dots !
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While we would like to maintain our tradition, save our heritage , nowadays time is an important factor . Many of us are working and have to balance personal and official lift. Consequently the need for quick and easy kolam. We can try big and elaborate designs for festivals and functions and reserve small kolangal for our daily use.
Also nowadays most live in flats and the space available to draw kolam is restricted. This is also a reason why small and simple kolams are in great demand.
The pictures give some ideas on how we can create beautiful designs with just three dots. Sky is the limit when we let our imagination run riot . It is possible to create beautiful kolams using the samllest dot grids. Hope the above pictures prove it.
One important point to be noted is that small kolams that are drawn with dots can also be drawn without dots. However many of us find using dot grid to draw kolam useful and we are comfortable with this technique of drawing with dot grids.