Question

Which one of the following materials is NOT used for wet rangoli?

• A. Geru mitti
• B. Rice powder
• C. Chalk powder
• D. Marble powder

Hint:

Floor Art Media:
Wet Rangoli (Alpana) = Soaked rice paste, Geru (red ochre), Chalk slurry.
Dry Rangoli = Coarse marble rock powder, dry sand, gulal.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Traditional Indian floor decoration arts (Rangoli, Alpana, Kolam) utilize wet paste (liquid suspensions) vs dry free-flowing mineral powders.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
In traditional Indian floor art:
1. Wet Rangoli (Alpana Aripana Jhunti): Painted using liquid suspensions and wet pastes made from ground soaked rice powder paste, wet chalk powder, or geru mitti (red ochre liquid).
2. Dry Rangoli Kolam: Coarse, dense, insoluble marble powder and colored quartz sand are used exclusively in dry form for pinch-and-drop geometric dry patterns, as marble powder does not disperse into a smooth brushable liquid suspension.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Therefore, Marble powder is NOT used for wet rangoli, corresponding to option (D).