Wednesday 6 July 2011

~ Mehndi / Henna Designs ~

Henna (mehndi) is a custom or tradition in India that has been present and handed down for centuries together. Initially used mainly for its healing and cooling properties, Henna, or "Mehndi" as its more popularly known here, has become famous for its designs all the way till the West. Today Henna designing has become commercial and is part of many important Indian occasions, in fact in an Indian wedding the "Mehndi" is a separate day and occasion itself!

Henna designing is an ancient form of body art which has originated from them Middle East and India. Henna Painting as become very popular as a form of temporary tattoo and is liked by one and all. One of the main advantage of henna painting is that the design gradually fade from the body over a period of about two weeks. henna is a beautiful and painless alternative to tattoo.









All this designs I put for my friends and family members...



This design I put for a bride...