For a married Hindu woman, henna mehndi designs on hands and feet are the most auspicious ornaments that are ever worn. Henna designs are not restricted to married ladies alone. Young girls and kids enjoy henna designs too.
The dark rusty orange to brown stains that come up in the pattern of intricate designs of henna are very important in Indian wedding ceremonies, Indian festivals, auspicious events and other traditional functions.
The beautiful secret in applying henna designs is that it makes the wearer more beautiful and brings divinity in natural form.
Styles of henna designs
Henna or Mehndi as it is traditionally called can be applied in a wide range of choice of styles, traditional Indian styles with floral patterns, leafs, motifs, peacocks, checker boards, creepers and tendrils, some deigns also include Hindu mythological gods and deities.
The Indian bridal henna designs and the application is the ultimate proof of how sophisticated the application methods can get.
It is believed that henna was introduced to Indians by Mughals. This explains why we are also fascinated by the Arabic designs.
With more and more usage of henna and with its ever increasing popularity, the designs have evolved and are still evolving to suit personal taste and regional traditions.
The fun of temporary tattoos!
This traditional theory of henna applying has now evolved to a different level in terms of designs, applying style, and different places body to compliment their attire.
Applying henna to arms, nape, back, neck, waist, ankles; these are the current trend. Henna tattoos have become popular in the west for their painless features and also since they are temporary. One always has a chance to try new designs when the previous ones fade.
While it is a painless alternative to permanent tattoos, henna has gained international popularity.
Remembering and celebrating your best Mehndi moments
When was the last time you applied Mehndi on your hands? All of us would agree that it was a time for some special celebration. If you think hard, it was certainly a time when you went completely ethnic in your outfit. Mehndi and Indian ethnic outfits makes every girl beautiful.
This certainly says it was an occasion you had loads of fun and happy memories.
As a little girl, it could be during Diwali or any other typical Indian festival. Or could it be on the wedding of a family member or rather any other grand family function?
For married women or new-brides, their bridal Mehndi was the best that was designed so far. For Most Indian women, their bridal henna designs on both hands and feet hold a special value, emotions and sentiments which they carry for their entire life. There was never a moment like that.
Though we know the fact that bridal Mehndi moments can never be felt again in our life, we constantly search for occasions of applying Mehndi again and again. And with the least possible excuse, we pounce upon the chance to decorate ourselves.
Craftsvilla brings you another beautiful chance of celebration, Craftsvilla Billion Mehndi Celebration.
Craftsvilla is hosting a Mehndi contest/festival – CBMF. All you have to do is to upload 2 images of your Mehndi applied palms and share your best Mehndi moments experienced so far. You stand a chance to win exciting prizes. Check it out HERE
Do not miss the festival as you can celebrate the beauty of Mehndi on you once again.
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Beautiful mehendi design…mehehdi will give such a new look and attracting to all.nice post..thank you..