The festival of lights is incomplete without the vibrant touch of Rangoli. Rangoli designs complement all kinds of Diwali décor. So, this Diwali, let us give an extra edge to Diwali rangoli by including creative rangoli materials. In this blog, Gharpedia shares a curated list of the best Rangoli materials for creating stunning designs that will add a personal and festive touch to your celebrations.
Top 10 Diwali Rangoli Materials for Celebrating the Festival Of Lights!
01. Turmeric and Vermillion (Kumkum)
Turmeric and vermillion are natural powders, commonly used in religious rituals. With turmeric’s vibrant yellow and vermilion’s striking red, you can create stunning rangoli designs that are beautiful and they also enhance the auspiciousness of Diwali. Add a touch of tradition to your festival décor this year by using these sacred and eco-friendly rangoli materials in your Rangoli art.
02. Rice Flour Rangoli
Rice flour makes beautiful rangolis and it is used in two forms: dry rice flour and wet rice flour. For dry rice flour rangoli, grind the rice grains into powder and use it to create rangoli design. For wet rice flour rangoli, take the rice flour and mix it with water to form a paste. Now, make your designs using this paste. There is a reason for using rice flour to make rangolis. It is not only an eco-friendly rangoli material, but it is also one of the favourite foods of birds and insects. So apart from beautifying your home, rice flour rangoli designs are feast for hungry birds and insects.
03. Coloured Sand Rangoli
Just like rangoli powder, coloured sand is also an excellent and widely used material for rangoli. It is eco-friendly, and the texture of the sand makes it easy to fill in the rangoli design. Plus, coloured sand comes in a variety of colours, which you might not find in other rangoli materials.
04. Grain and Pulses Rangoli
Grains (rice, wheat, millets, etc.) and pluses (lentils, chickpeas, etc.) come in varied colours and this makes them an outstanding choice for creating Diwali rangoli designs. These render a typical texture to rangoli. Another advantage is that you can feed the pulses to cattle and birds after clearing off the rangoli.
05. Flower Rangoli
Flowers are an auspicious material, and using them in rangoli is like cherry on cake. Flowers have rich colour and emit a fragrance that keeps the surroundings fresh and lively. Petals of jasmine, rose, marigold, daisy, and kanakambara (a type of small orange flower found extensively in South India) can add to the beauty of your rangolis. You can also outline your rangoli using methi leaves and strings of flowers.
06. Leaves Rangoli Design
Leaves rangoli design for Diwali are easy to make and easier to clean. Leaves come in variety of shapes and colours, offering plenty of creative possibilities. Simply pluck them from your garden and use your artistic side to arrange them in a beautiful, eye-catching pattern. It’s a simple yet elegant way to add a natural touch to your Diwali décor! Moreover, the next day, you simply add the leaves to your compost pit, creating zero waste and making your Diwali celebrations even more eco-friendly.
07. Coloured Stones – Reuseable Rangoli Materials
For large and abstract rangolis, coloured stones or pebbles are the best option. You can easily buy these decorative pebbles online. They add volume to your rangoli. These can also act as a Zen corner for your home. You can neatly arrange them in the desired manner and have a simple and beautiful rangoli pattern to display. You can give a classy touch to your rangoli by floating decorative candles in a glass tray, accompanied by flowers. Furthermore, you can also have a fountain near the rangoli.
08. Seashells – Sustainable Rangoli Materials for Diwali
If you are live near a coastal area, a seashell rangoli design is a perfect choice for Diwali. Shells come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours, and you can even incorporate corals to enhance your rangoli design. The best part is you do not need any blue print unlike flower or powder colour rangoli. Simply arrange seashells, in a creative way, and your rangoli is ready! Plus, seashells are reuseable, making them an excellent option for a sustainable Diwali Rangoli design that you can enjoy for years.
Bonus tip – You can use seashells for Diyas.
09. Saw Dust and Marble Dust
Sawdust is the waste product of wood. These days, coloured sawdust is easily available for making rangolis. The sawdust adds texture compared to rangoli powder colours and is also an eco-friendly rangoli material.
10. Coloured Salt Rangoli
Yes, you heard it right. Salt is also a wonderful material for making beautiful rangolis. This begins with colouring the salt, and to colour the salt, you need to mix salt with sidewalk chalk powder. Once you have coloured the salt, you are ready to draw any pattern or design using it.
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Final Takeaway
This Diwali, go eco-friendly by choosing from the top 10 Diwali rangoli materials. These are best rangoli materials for Diwali as they are sustainable, budget friendly, and offers endless design possibilities. Making and erasing of these Diwali rangoli designs is simple and hassle-free. Give them a try, and don’t forget to send us photos of your rangoli! We’d love to feature your creations on our blog. Happy Diwali!
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