Wednesday 3 July 2013

Bridal Mehndi Designs

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Mehendi (Lawsonia inermis) is a small tropical shrub, whose leaves when dried and ground into a paste, give out a rusty-red pigment, suitable for making intricate designs on the palms and feet. The dye has a cooling property, and no side effects on the skin. Mehendi is extremely suitable for creating intricate patterns on various parts of the body, and a painless alternative to permanent tattoos.
Mehendi History

The Mughals brought Mehendi to India as lately as the 15th century AD. As the use of Mehendi spread, its application methods and designs became more sophisticated. The tradition of Henna or Mehendi originated in North Africa and the Middle East. It is believed to have been in use as a cosmetic for the last 5000 years. According to professional henna artist and researcher Catherine C Jones, the beautiful patterning prevalent in India today has emerged only in the 20th century. In 17th century India, the barber's wife was usually employed for applying henna on women. Most women from that time in India are depicted with their hands and feet hennaed, regardless of social class or marital status.
It's Cool & Fun!

The varied use of Mehendi by the rich and royal from very early times has made it popular with the masses, and its cultural importance has grown ever since. Mehendi's popularity lies in its fun value. It's cool and appealing! It's painless and temporary! No lifetime commitment like real tattoos, no artistic skills required!
Mehendi in the West

The introduction of Mehendi into Euro-American culture is a recent phenomenon. Today Mehendi, as trendy alternative to tattoos, is an in-thing in the West. Hollywood actors and celebrities have made this painless art of body painting famous. Actress Demi Moore, and 'No Doubt' crooner Gwen Stefani were among the first to sport Mehendi. Since then stars like Madonna, Drew Barrymore, Naomi Campbell, Liv Tyler, Nell McAndrew, Mira Sorvino, Daryl Hannah, Angela Bassett, Laura Dern, Laurence Fishburne, and Kathleen Robertson have all tried Henna tattoos, the great Indian way. Glossies, like Vanity Fair, Harper's Bazaar, Wedding Bells, People and Cosmopolitan have spread the Mehendi trend even further.
Mehendi in Hinduism


Mehendi is very popular with both men and women also as a conditioner and dye for the hair. Mehendi is also applied during the various varats or fasts, such as Karwa Chauth, observed by married women. Even gods and goddesses are seen to adorn Mehendi designs. A large dot in the centre of the hand, with four smaller dots at the sides is an oft seen Mehendi pattern on the palms of Ganesha and Lakshmi. However, its most important use comes in a Hindu Wedding.

Henna is a long and ancient history. It has existed for thousands of years. Mehndi was introduced in India 12 century by the Mughals. Initially, it was only used for the rich and ruling families. Eventually, it was kept and used in all. As more and more people began to use the mehndi, recipes and designs became more detailed. In the 13th and 14 century, Persian art, women, and the dancers were showing henna painted hands. Arabian mehndi is used in its cooling effect. The Muslims used mehndi since the beginning of Islam. Even the prophet Mohammed the bear and the color of his hair with mehndi. The Egyptians used a mehndi dye your hair and nails of dead, more than 5,000 years ago
 This slim volume offers young people a good, practical guide to do-it-yourself mehndi--the practice of drawing on the body with henna. More straightforward and better organized than Stephanie Iris Weiss' Everything You Need to Know about Mehndi [BKL Jl 00], this begins with a very brief chapter about the history of henna body art and mentions its cross-cultural, contemporary use. Most of the book is an informed guide to purchasing, preparing, and applying henna, including recipes from professional mehndi studios. The information is presented in a neat, breezy format that includes checklists and boxed warnings, such as doing a preliminary patch test to check for allergies. A detailed guide to symbols (with explanations that may be debatable) and a resource chapter with addresses and Web sites round out the volume. Young people wanting a hands-on guide to this growing art will find this a good starting point.

Bridal Mehndi Designs

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Bridal Mehndi Designs

Bridal Mehndi Designs

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Bridal Mehndi Designs

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