Pakistani Bride Mehandi
Eid Mehndi Designs: Colors of Eid Celebration - 2009
Mehndi Designs or tattoos are usually worn by women to beautify themselves to celebrate Eid. Mehndi Designs or tattoos for Eid are important for women. However, it is not only for Eid where women use mehndi designs or tattoos.
Wedding is an elaborate affair in India, comprising of a large number of rituals, customs and traditions. One of the important rituals, especially in context of the bride, comprises of 'Mehndi' (commonly known as henna). As a part of this ritual, the powder of henna leaves is mixed with water (and many-a-times, oil and lemon juice as well), to form a paste. This paste is then applied on the hands as well as the feet of the bride, in the form of intricate patterns. The henna is removed only after the design dries off completely. However, the bride cannot wash her hands and feet with water, for the next 12 hours at least, to make sure that the color comes out to be dark and rich.
Because Eid is important to Muslims, they want to look good during Eid. However, mehndi designs and tattoos are not limited to Eid. Weddings, Engagements, after having a baby and family get-togethers are also reasons for women to wear mehndi designs and tattoos. Any important event in Muslim is a reason for women to wear mehndi designs or tattoos
back with the help of henna paste looks always trendy.
While Arabic henna designs are usually large, floral patterns on the hands, Indian mehndi involves fine, thin lines for lacy, floral and paisley patterns covering entire hand and also forearms. Most traditional henna patterns are based on very simple shapes - circles, triangles and lines are the most basic. These shapes can be combined to create a very intricate pattern and a very beautiful henna design on palm.
