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05JunJune 5, 2016

Ever Wondered Why Indian Brides Apply Mehndi?

Have you ever been to a bride-to-be’s home on the eve of the wedding? If you have, then chances are that you would have had a fun-filled night with mehndi and laughter. Indian weddings have a horde of customs and rituals which are both fascinating and fun. And one such custom is the Mehndi Ceremony at the bride’s family. This custom has roots dating back to Vedic times and is among the oldest culturally-significant Indian customs. Simply put, on the wedding eve, the bride’s family members and close friends gather around and apply mehndi on her hands and feet. Nowadays, families hire professionals to apply mehndi on the bride and on the relatives as well. As easy as it sounds, this is a rit...

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30JanJanuary 30, 2016

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 w...

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04JulJuly 4, 2014

All About Henna!

Henna has served as a symbol of good luck, health and sensuality for over five thousand years. The henna plant is associated with positive vibes and provides the link to an ancient age, full of good and bad spirits. Generations of women have used a paste made primarily of dried ground henna leaves for their designs. Some of these designs range from simple blobs to intricate geometric patterns designed to ward off evil, promote fertility and attract good energy. Henna The practise of decorating the skin is popular mainly in India and the Arab world. However, due to its rising popularity in the West, Indian cinema and entertainment industry, the people in Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the ...

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24SepSeptember 24, 2013

The Art of Mehendi and Mehendi Designs

Mehendi is a song on a bride’s hand, singing a floral and rich tribute to her entry into marriage. The ancient artwork of mehendi adorn the hands of brides across time frames and state boundaries. The fair hands of Mumtaz Mahal and others have been an easel to this beautiful artwork! Mehandi artwork is a symbol of adoration. The Indian bride decorates herself with these intricate mehendi designs as beautifully as possible to celebrate her partner’s coming into her life. Types of Mehendi Designs ... Henna, the English name for Mehandi, is prominently of two types – Indian mehendi and Arabian mehendi. The mehendi designs depicted with these two mixes are also entirely different. While India...

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