The Japanese practice of drawing patterns in sand, known as “karesansui” or “dry landscape” gardening, is often associated with Zen Buddhism. These gardens are designed to embody a sense of ...

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Drawing patterns on the floor by holding a pinch of kolam powder between your thumb and pointer finger has become a dying art, and the elderly women who are expert in the art, are high in demand ...

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