Popular Mehndi Designs

According to the earliest record of henna has been used in Egypt, where fingers and toes only pharaohs were stained before they were mummified. We know, mehndi forms the cultures and traditions in India and other Middle Eastern cultures.You see, a beautiful and intricate mehndi patterns on the hands, feet, neck or arm. When this work was to you, it made you stop and a second look. But where did it come from and why people decorate their bodies with masterpieces that simply disappear?

To understand why, we first need to know that Henna or Mehndi is a tall plant that resembles a shrub and grows in dry, hot climates like Sudan, North Africa, India, Pakistan and the Middle East.To get the paint, leaves, taken, dried and then ground into powder. Typically, this powder is converted into a paste and then applied to the skin. First, the color of the stain is an orange color. However, within 24 hours, that spot will become reddish-brown color.

Mehndi is used in the field of East because they believe in the magic and special healing properties of it. Such as Mehndi is used to help heal skin diseases, cool the skin in hot climates, and prevent hair from thinning.In Morocco, when a new house purchased you will find the Mehndi art on the door. Basically, the doors are painted by Mehndi said that bring prosperity and prevent home from evil entering.A richly colored Mehndi design is a sign of good luck to a new pair. Another interesting fact about the art of Mehndi is that this is a common tradition to have the names of the bride and groom hidden in the mehndi design, for the wedding night to start the groom must find his name.Some of the most popular designs for such cases include the lotus flower, a peacock, which is the national bird of India and an elephant with raised trunk.There is more design and color, then just eye catching beauty.

So next time you think about mehndi art done, consider what you want to say or accomplish. Enjoy the “magic” of mehndi.