Modern Styles of Mehndi Designs
Mehndi is been used from the earliest times, i.e nearly 5000 years ago. According to many people mehndi is brought to India by the Mughals; however, some are of the view that it started in India. Mehndi usually referred to as "hinna" is prepared from the leaves of plant called henna it is also recognized as cypress flower. The word "heena" is take out from Latin Arabic name for Lawsonia Inermis which is spoken as "hinna."The Henna mixture is applied through the medium plastic cone and the paint brush. At times the metal-tipped jacquard bottle that is used for silk painting is also making use of for the mehndi designs. In order to create more powerful color you can bind the area were mehndi is applied using plastic, tissue etc. It is cleared after three to six hours of application. The henna design can either be light or dark orange in color. Its color is darkens through the time period of 24 to 72 hours. The final color of the mehndi design is reddish brown or dark black.
Mehndi is used in several occasions such as the marriages; none of the Indian wedding is complete with put it. The stunning Mehndi designs are must for every wedding ceremony. Though, the styles of mehndi do differ with the different regions they are used in. the most popular types of mehndi design includes the Indian, Pakistani, African as well as Arabic mehndi. Application of henna is also gaining popularity in the west; more and more people are realizing the beauty of the graceful mehndi patterns.
1. Indian mehndi styles are recognized for the big dot and figure on the palm center. In Indian designs the finger tips are commonly colored completely with the mehndi.
2. The Arabic mehndi shape is well known as the less detailing designs, even though the colors are very dark. Most of the Arabic figures include leaves, vines as well as beautiful flowers to name a few.
3. Pakistani mehndi form is the best detailed one therefore the application of the Pakistani Mehndi is a bit time taking.
4. African mehndi pattern are very seldom used for Mehndi application. It includes the geometric figures and marks.
The mehndi ceremonies in the Indian wedding typically involve in the pre-wedding rituals. It is assumed in India that darker the color of the mehndi on the palm of bride more successful will be her marriage. Mehndi designs are also popularly in the religious festive. In the festivals such as Diwali, most of the women go for mehndi application; most of the beauty parlor also offer henna applications during the cheerful season.
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