Adornment is part of any culture and in Arabia it is even more significant as the intricate Arabian designs form part of everything dear to the roots and the traditions of this land. Arabian Art is truly exquisite; its calligraphy is unique and a graceful depiction of Arabian Writing and so are the intricate carvings and murals found in mosques, palaces and any other significant location. In the midst of all this masculinity, Arabian Art makes its way on a female’s hands through the art of Henna Painting.
Henna Painting is a tradition that goes back to over 6000 years. It was used back in the day in the Middle East, India and also Africa as an artwork on skin and also as dye for the hair. Henna is actually derived from the leaves of the Hina Plant. The leaves are first dried, then ground and mixed with solvents and other pastes in order to be applied on skin. Today the tradition of applying Henna has been transformed to a fad. An array of new designs have been created imprinting hands with ornate decorations. Even feet are now painted and so are the back of the neck and upper arms sometimes. The Henna has the effect of a temporary tattoo. The painted part of the body changes to orange, red and maroon shades after being kept for staining for some time. The Arabian tradition of Henna has crossed borders and become an intricate part of Indian culture as well. In this part of the world it is called ‘Mehendi’. Every bride in this cultural nation is almost bound to have Mehendi painted on their hands. Even the process of applying Mehendi is an elaborate cultural ceremony that takes place a day or 2 prior to the wedding.
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