Alpana is generally done on the floor and t on the wall. From time immemorial, especially womenfolk of Bengal have been using these designs for religious and ceremonial purposes.

The basic designs are more or less the same, only new forms and new colours are being experimented with along with a larger scale of design. The changing moods of the seasons are reflected very well in the Alpana designs.

Traditionally, homemade rice powder is used to make the rangoli but generally uses khari mati — calcium or chalk powder. Khari mati needs to be soaked in water for a day to get the right consistency suitable for the purpose.

What is the difference between Alpana and Rangoli?

Simply put, Rangoli means a row of colours. The tradition of Rangoli originated in Maharastra and was slowly disseminated to other parts of India. Alpana or alpona refers to colourful motifs, sacred art or painting done with hands and paint which is mainly a paste of rice and flour on auspicious occasions in Bengal.

For the course purpose you will be needed following items:

1. You will be needed socked and ground rice

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2. Acrylic Paint (Preferably white)

3. Round brush

4. cotton ball

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Samarpita Walia

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from University of North Bengal in 2005

I am a Alpona artist. I started giving Online tuition.
What is alpona art?
Alpona/Komal is a traditional art in India's ancient culture.
Alpana or alpona (Bengali: আলপনা) is a folk art style, traditionally practiced by a person, and consisting of colored motifs, patterns, and symbols that are painted on floors and walls with paints made from rice flour, or Multani mitti on religious occasions.