{"product_id":"htd-pookkalam","title":"How to Draw a Pookkalam – Step-by-Step Flower Design for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; float: left; color: #fff; background-color: #dc2050;\" class=\"u-1\/1 u-2\/2@phab u-1\/2@tab u-1\/2@desk\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fff; background-color: #dc2050;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/pookkalam-HTD.pdf?v=1768580699\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"How to draw a pookkalam step by step worksheet for kids\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-bottom-width: initial; border-bottom-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/newpdficon_large.png?v=1501485027\" style=\"padding: 5px 10px;\" id=\"dnld\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ffffff !important;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/pookkalam-HTD.pdf?v=1768580699\" title=\"How to draw a pookkalam step by step worksheet for kids\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"border-bottom: none;\"\u003eDownload How to Draw PDF Worksheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"401\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCelebrate colours and patterns as you learn how to draw a beautiful Pookkalam using easy step-by-step pictures made for kids.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStep 1: Begin with a big circle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/01-pookkalam-HTD.png?v=1768580571\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 2: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDraw a small circle inside the one that you have drawn now.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/02-pookkalam-HTD.png?v=1768580571\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 3: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDraw some intersecting small straight lines inside that small circle.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/03-pookkalam-HTD.png?v=1768580571\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 4: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEnclose the space between the lines with curved lines as shown in the image.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/04-pookkalam-HTD.png?v=1768580571\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 5: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDraw some small straight lines outside the small circle that you have drawn second.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/05-pookkalam-HTD.png?v=1768580571\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 6: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNow begin enclosing the spaces between the lines with curved lines on the right side.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/06-pookkalam-HTD.png?v=1768580571\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 7: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRepeat the same on the left side to witness a beautiful flower design.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/07-pookkalam-HTD.png?v=1768580699\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 8: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNow, draw some semicircles inside the outer circle, towards the flower shape you just drew.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/08-pookkalam-HTD.png?v=1768580699\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 9: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDraw semicircle shapes that intersect the ones that you have drawn just now. This time, the circles begin from the flower shape, so they face towards the outer side on the right.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/09-pookkalam-HTD.png?v=1768580699\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 10: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNow repeat the same towards the left side.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/10-pookkalam-HTD.png?v=1768580699\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 11: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdd some ‘v’ like shapes in the blank space formed between the intersected semicircles.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/11-pookkalam-HTD.png?v=1768580699\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 12: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHere it is. Your excellent pookkalam design is ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/12-pookkalam-HTD.png?v=1768580699\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/pookkalam-HTD.png?v=1768580700\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; float: left; color: #fff; background-color: #dc2050;\" class=\"u-1\/1 u-2\/2@phab u-1\/2@tab u-1\/2@desk\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fff; background-color: #dc2050;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/pookkalam-HTD.pdf?v=1768580699\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"How to draw a pookkalam step by step worksheet for kids\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-bottom-width: initial; border-bottom-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/newpdficon_large.png?v=1501485027\" style=\"padding: 5px 10px;\" id=\"dnld\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ffffff !important;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/pookkalam-HTD.pdf?v=1768580699\" title=\"How to draw a pookkalam step by step worksheet for kids\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"border-bottom: none;\"\u003eDownload How to Draw PDF Worksheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to draw Pookkalam simply; a celebration of flowers \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhen the festival of Onam comes around in the state of Kerala, there are a lot of incredible sights all over the state. One of the most beautiful and joyous sights of the festival of Onam is the Pookkalams that are made to welcome joy into homes. During the time of Onam, homes are filled with a blend of pleasure, flower decorations, and many cheerful stories that are shared. Just like the flower decorations that are done all over the homes, the decorations are made of many different colors. At Monkey Pen, we enjoy the playful and creative traditions and transform them into wonderful learning experiences. That is why teaching kids how to make Pookalam drawings brings us such enjoyment and happiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhen teaching children to make Pookalam drawings, the main goal is not to have the drawing be perfect. The aim is to have them enjoy the colors while feeling the excitement of the Onam festival. Pookalam drawings are intended to bring a connection to the Onam festival, and children of all ages, will all enjoy the experience. The Pookalam drawings will bring excitement to all, as the drawings will be appreciated by many and will appear to be flowers all dancing in a circular formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Makes a Pookalam So Special?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTraditionally, Pookkalam is made circularly. Every morning during the Onam festival, people make designs with flowers on their courtyards. Onam is celebrated for 10 days and each day, the flower decorations keep becoming bigger and brighter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAs children learn the steps for drawing a pookkalam design, they become familiar with the different elements that go into a design. These include patterns like circles, petal shapes, and outline and border rings. The younger children feel encouraged with the simpler patterns, while older children like to challenge themselves with more intricate creations. That's the beauty of pookalam design; it is fun for everyone, regardless of their age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo you like to draw instead of using flower pookalam designs?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlthough flowers are lovely, they are also very temporary. They won't last very long at all, whereas the designs you create will last for a long time. That's why many families like to draw pookkalam designs on the floor with chalk, or use crayons, or even paper and other craft supplies. When children draw, they are also able to start over easily, use lots of different colors without restriction, and their designs will last longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSome children prefer to design their pookkalam to be more precise and intricate, while others will enjoy making their designs more whimsical and mixed. Our step-by-step pookkalam drawing is fun in its own way. Sometimes, simple designs can feel very festive, and designers are often credited with saying that the pookkalam designs are easy to draw when the children start with a design and then color it in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Monkey Pen Makes Design Pookalam Fun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMonkey Pen guides children in a step-by-step drawing process through their videos and worksheets. The easy to draw worksheets are made specifically for early ages. You can download them as high-quality PDFs and simply follow the steps to create your own drawing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur easy to draw worksheets help children to slowly and peacefully draw along without feeling like they have to rush. Sometimes parents print a simple worksheet before the videos. This way, children can practice drawing circles, petals, and boarders in a fun atmosphere. At Monkey Pen, we aim to show children the enjoyment that drawing can bring, rather than making it feel like a chore.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurious and Fun Facts About Pookalam  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt may surprise you to learn that a traditional Pookalam may contain over ten different types of flowers, each with different meanings and colors. Some Pookkalams are small, while others are large enough to fill a room!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003eAnother interesting aspect is that many Pookalam patterns mimic natural phenomena like flowers, stars, or some artforms like theyyam, kathakali, etc. This is an excellent opportunity for children to practice drawing because they are learning about different shapes and designs while learning how to draw an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monkeypen.com\/blogs\/how-to-draw\/easy-flower\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eeasy flower step by step\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in onam pookkalam designs. When children learn to draw, they practice pattern recognition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Family Drawing Activity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEveryone in the family can come together to make a Pookalam. Parents can share Onam stories while helping younger kids color the bigger shapes. Older kids can work on the little things.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBringing Festival Joy to Paper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003eDrawing pookkalam is not just a drawing activity. It promotes children’s feelings of cultural connectivity, a celebratory spirit, and nurtures their creativity, especially when following a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monkeypen.com\/blogs\/how-to-draw\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003estep by step drawing tutorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. It becomes easy to draw pookkalam with Monkey Pen’s creative and uncomplicated drawing videos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTake some drawing materials, launch a drawing video, and enjoy watching your Pookalam take shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monkey Pen Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42767467806814,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/pookkalam-HTD.png?v=1768580700","url":"https:\/\/monkeypen.com\/products\/htd-pookkalam","provider":"Monkey Pen Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}