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Chantal Jumel

Global fame for the humble kolam

French researcher Chantal Jumel's fascination for the kolam led her to document this traditional practice.

Chantal Jumel

Jan 17, 2015 • 1 min read

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Kerala Kolam, "The Women artists of Nurani"

The doors of the sanctuary open and the priest pays homage to the divine image. In the soft glow of the oil lamps, as the devotees melt into prayer, the kolam, like visual hymns, captivate hearts in silence.

Chantal Jumel Jun 8, 2024 • 7 min read

Kerala Kalam, " Paying homage to god Vettakkorumakan" — part 4

Accompanied by the powerful sounds of drums (chenda) and oboes (kuzhal), the oracle, adorned with a red cloth around the loins, emerges from the inner sanctum, wielding a straight sword symbolising the divinity.

Chantal Jumel Jun 1, 2024 • 5 min read

Kerala Kalam, "Painting Vettakkorumakan, the hunter-god" — part 3

Like a jeweller, the painter creates fleeting ornaments that will adorn the sturdy neck, arms, wrists, and ankles of the sylvan deity. Another painter meticulously paints the peacock feather ocelli on either side of the deity, creating the illusion of a majestic mane.

Chantal Jumel May 30, 2024 • 6 min read

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