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rangoli, n.|ræŋˈgəʊlɪ|
[a. Gujarati and Rajasthani raṅgolī.]
A Hindu geometric design or painting made from coloured powder, rice flour, etc.
1960Guardian 24 Oct. 10/4 Womenfolk decorate their doorsteps to the intricate geometrical designs of rangolis—patterns of coloured chalk dabbed between thumb and forefinger. 1969E. Bhavnani Decorative Designs & Craftsmanship of India iii. 36 Known as Rangoli..these hand-made patterns are generally done in white with multi-coloured insets. 1985K. Spink tr. D. Lapierre's City of Joy (1986) xliv. 243 Expressions of popular joy on occasions of celebration and great solemnity, rangolis are marvellous geometric compositions outlined in rice flour and coloured powders and are designed to bring good fortune. 1988Newsday 14 Oct. iii. 21/2 Rangoli or floor painting, intricate designs done in softstone or powder, will also be shown. |