These are basic designs that can be drawn at the entrance for our vasal kolangal hence images showing intermediate steps are not shown . Seven rangoli ideas are shown here that can be used for 7 days ( one week ) in 30 days simple kolam for a month
One of the most common kolams in the pic above. The basic star pattern with petals from all edges. The two lines are drawn separately. If you would like to try double lines simultaneously the smallest rangoli is given in the photo below
Two of the simplest kolangal using geometric shapes that are created using intersecting lines ( rhombus or quadrilateral according to the symmetry achieved :) ) . Filling the inner spaces with patterns of our choice and also on the outside as demonstrated in the images above and below is one of the methods of creating a beautiful kolam even with a small design.
How to learn kolam
We can learn this art by referring to books or websites like Rangolisansdots. Drawing in a note book is easier than drawing with kola podi. Kolam making the traditional way demands coordination among the fingers and thumb.