This picture was taken at a hotel in Jorhat, Upper Assam. The woven hat is embellished with Japi work.

Assamese gold jewellery in Japi style is another piece of art from this part of the country.

And not to miss the three kinds of handmade silk popular with locals: Pat, Eri and Mooga. Eri is the only traditionally vegetarian silk or ahinsa silk. Eri silk is crafted by tribals in Kerala too. Mooga is a natural golden silk which improves with age, and is family legacy.

The auspicious swastika finds expression in many different ways in kolam rangolis. This design has a swastika shape for its base.

Kolam Rangoli painted in poster colours at the home entrance.

Art in daily life – Kolam rangolis in South India.

This is a great kolam rangoli design for beginners to practice. Begin with the two overlapping triangles in the center to make a star, and proceed to the two whirls of petals.