Kolam creators to the fore
Showcasing the creativity of Kolam creators around the country, well known jewellers Muthukaruppan Chettiar together with their subsidiary Madhavi Jewellers held the country’s first ‘PL. MTT. Muthukaruppan Chettiar Kolam Mangalam’ competition recently.
Kolam, an ancient folk art, sees intricate and colourful designs made from materials including rice flour, coloured rice or flower petals done delicately by hand.
250 designs were selected from over a thousand entries and the final 12 finalists were chosen by a panel of judges including Dr.Anjali Mishra, Senior Lecturer, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sashikala Selladurai, Resource Person Zonal Education Office Kandy, P. Thavanesan, In-Service Adviser, Zonal Education Office Colombo, Shanthi Visvanathan, In-Service Adviser, Zonal Education Office Colombo and Renuga Ramanathan, teacher, OKI International School.
The grand final on February 27 at Ape Gama, Battararamulla was attended by a large number of spectators.
The PL. MTT. Muthukarupan Chettiar Kolam Design Competition was won by Hagaraniya Kumararatnam of Colombo 13. Sivathene Vasuthevan from Batticaloa was the first runner-up while Ponniah Malarvili of Colombo 13 was the second runner-up.
Sivasundharam Nigeshan from Badulla had the Most Popular Kolam based on the ‘likes’ he received on social media platforms.
Consolation prizes were awarded to the other finalists.