Henna or Maruthani as it is known in Tamil is derived from a plant. The leaves of the plant have been used in India traditionally during auspicious occasions. The leaves from the tree were plucked and ground into a thick paste, which was applied in geometric designs on the palm & sole, before retiring for the night & is allowed to dry overnight. The following morning when the dried portion is washed off, a red pigmentation is left behind on the applied area. This style was mostly prevalent in South India, where more often a circular patch is applied in the centre of the palm & a cap is formed over the fingers. This style of decoration is also followed by dancers.

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Bridal mehndi is becoming an increasingly popular ingredient in western weddings. Many western brides love the look and lore of mendhi. At left Rachel’s hands show an Arabic style design the day of her wedding. The mehndi / henna (or mehendi ceremony) was done 2 days before her wedding.

The colour of bridal mehndi is very important as folklore states that marital love will be as deep and long-lasting as the colour.

The mehndi celebration is filled with fun and enjoyment as the family members and friends gathers to celebrate this lovely occasion. Not only the bride apply henna paints on her hand and feet but her friends and relatives also paints their hands with intricate and beautiful designs of henna paste or mehndi.

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In fact this popular reddish dye has now become synonymous with Indian weddings.

Mehndi is not just a dye applied by the bride on the palms and feet but it is believed to have the effect of soothing the nerves of the bride because of its cooling properties.

The colour of the Mehendi / Henna is also symbolic of the prosperity that the bride is expected to bring to her new family. In fact, there is a myth that the darker the colour of the Mehndi on the bride’s palms and feet, the stronger and greater the love between her and her mother in-law.

So, the auspicious red hue of the Mehendi / mehndi will continue to cast its colour on Indian weddings. The deeper, the better!

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In the old days, mehendi meant a night’s wait for the colour to register. ” Nowadays everything is quick and easy,” says mehndi professionals / artists.” People expect special mehendi ingredients for the best colour, and professionals like us to finish fast. The elite class and film personalities like to experiment with designs and areas of application. Mehendi may be applied on entire arms, the lower back, cheeks and around the neck..

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