The Art of Mehendi

Indians can never think about brides without mehendi. The bridal mehendi is an age-old Indian tradition and custom.

So, if you are ready with the latest lehenga and hairdo for your wedding, then it’s time for this compulsory wedding accessory – mehendi! If you scan the internet for unique designs to match your style, you will encounter lots of trends and styles.

Here are some ideas to match your uber trendy looks with your mehendi design:

Go unique:

With the help of a professional designer, you can get unique patterns on your hands, arms, and even your back. Designs can be artistic as the description of a typical Indian baraat, more intricate with a mural art or a contemporary Rajasthani work. It can even be a creative design with the names of both the bride and groom written artistically. Some people design the image of the bridegroom, ethnic bootis, jaalis and many more. The traditional bridal mehendi with Mughal designs is coming back with a bang for a more bespoke look.

Embellished mehendi:

If you wish to try something different, choose embellished mehndi. Glitters and crystals play a very crucial role in enhancing design, making it look like a piece of jewellery. For such designs, artists generally use black henna. The other one is modern art which is more like abstract mehendi. It usually contains crystals and swarovskis.

Tatto Mehendi:

Are you comfortable only in a western look and worried about the design on your arms after the D-day? If so, going for a tattoo mehndi is the best option for you. Stick-on mehendi is available in many colours and in patterns ranging from simple designs to intricate ones covering your entire arms. Choose a pattern that blends with your bridal saree, so that the moment you are out of the rituals, you can remove it.

Go minimalistic:

Going minimal is the mantra for many contemporary brides. If you chose a minimalistic look for the day, go for minimal mehendi. A simple design covering only part of your palms and not extended beyond few inches from the wrist will be perfect. The minimalistic design suits every type of bridal wear. Choosing Arabic patterns that cover one finger is a great way to look different. This won’t give you an over-powered look. You can also use a disjoined pattern with a scope of accessorising it.

 Go kitsch:

A modern bride can go kitsch with modern designs having western concepts like geometrical or asymmetrical patterns. The traditional art of mehendi finds its roots in four areas – India, Pakistan, Arabia and Iran. Browse through designs from these four countries before making your choice.

Few Mehendi Tips:

• For bridal mehendi, the traditional motifs (heavy intricate designs) look best.
• Crystallised mehendi can be worn at receptions and dinners.
• Brides can match their design with the embroidery of their lehenga. Show your lehenga to the artist and ask him or her to match your mehendi with its design.
• Men can have tribal or bold statement designs, i.e., straight symbols, signs, pictures.
• Choose a versatile artist rather than an artist who follows a single pattern in his or her designs.

Your wedding planner can help you to get in touch with a mehendi artist.

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