'Minimal Kolam earrings' (2020)

'Minimal Kolam earrings' (2020)From the artist: These earrings are based on the Tamil tradition of drawing intricate and symmetrical patterns (kolam) on the threshold of ones home, showcasing the marriage of form and beauty (two meanings of the word kolam in Tamil). The homes threshold is a meeting spot of many entities spirits, demons, strangers, loved ones, goddesses Kolams are said to invite Goddess Lakshmi into the home leading to prosperity, wealth, auspiciousness and luck.

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