sOnA pAtterns with strings - 1
By jkmrao on 2010-10-12
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About sOnA pAtterns with strings - 1 : PRINT
Here are two patterns woven with strings. We have a basic 3x4 dot pattern with a single string at the top. A sona square with this basic pattern has two strings (red and green) with the symmetry 222 (180 degree rotations about a vertical axis, and two diagonal 180 deg rotations in the plane of the figure). If you ignore the colours, then the symmetry is 422 (90 deg rotations about a vertical axis and four 180 deg rotations at 45 deg in the plane), Enjoy!
Regards! - mOhana
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ammuchandhini
Tue, 2010-10-12 23:02
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lovely sona pattern jkm sir...
smahalakshmi
Tue, 2010-10-12 23:03
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You have joined 4 kolams of the basic 3x4 kolam and made a big square kolam. Very beautiful.
Mahalakshmi
anubalki
Tue, 2010-10-12 23:08
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Very nice pattern
P.Veni
Tue, 2010-10-12 23:11
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Very beautiful pattern,sir
dibbutn
Tue, 2010-10-12 23:46
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JMK sir looks so very pretty
sjnt
Wed, 2010-10-13 01:42
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You are taking so much pains Sir, and it shows ur enthu in kolam. Very nice.Sir, 1 suggestion. You can use matti cloth, which is used to do cross stitching, for this type of kolam with thread.
Vinci
Wed, 2010-10-13 01:46
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Lovely Pattern Mohanaji.
Is it done with rope as I could see fasteners in the second image.
Vinci
Wed, 2010-10-13 02:41
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After reading Jeyanthi Maam's comment I came to know that you have done this for real.. I'm spell bound Mohanaji, by your efforts and spending your valuable time in creating kolams.. Hats off to your Dedication..
lakshmiraghu
Wed, 2010-10-13 03:56
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Lovely Pattern mOhanaji.
jkmrao
Wed, 2010-10-13 07:42
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Thanks everyone! Actually I printed the pattern on a thick paper and used nylon strings to thread my way. I used cello tapes to temporarily fix the string. At the end, I stitched the corners with needle and thread. Afterward, I removed the tape. For the top one, I used the string as such (the string itself has three strings rolled into one). For the more complex bottom pattern, I unwound the string and used one string. One must be really careful in threading as even one error will make one repeat the whole exercise again. Matty cloth is one option, but the up-and-down motion will not be much pronounced on that. I actually want to try on soft wood with small nails and am looking for such wood.
Regards! - mOhana
jayamohan
Wed, 2010-10-13 11:02
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Kolam on wood with nails? fantastic idea!
judelined
Wed, 2010-10-13 22:36
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Superb enthu and fabulous effort JKM
judelined
Wed, 2010-10-13 22:37
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I used to do cross stitch designs long ago. This is quite tempting now - wonder if I can get myself to buy some mati cloth and stitch one of your sona designs??
anirudh
Thu, 2010-10-14 20:40
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very nice embroidery on paper
....sir you have soo much of patience ...thanks for letting know the procedure too