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Henna Harmony designs were inspired by the ages old Mehndi or Henna artwork used for centuries in the Middle East and Indian sub-continent.
You've probably seen it at county fairs. Flowery, delicate nut brown designs painted on the skin that form a temporary tattoo design that lasts for about one to three weeks. You may have seen it advertised as henna, but mehndi, as it is more properly called, has a much deeper and rich history than you might be aware of. This beautiful art form has been used for centuries as part of Indian and Middle Eastern wedding ceremonies, and is even described in the very earliest Hindu Vedic texts.
Our Dancing Peacock designs were created by one of our digital artists, from an original work by Henna Artist Debi Varvi, founder of Henna Crone, Debi specializes in traditional designs and custom masterpieces, and has been henna painting in Riverside California since 1999. Find out more about Debi Varvi's inspirational Mehndi works by visiting her site.
You've probably seen it at county fairs. Flowery, delicate nut brown designs painted on the skin that form a temporary tattoo design that lasts for about one to three weeks. You may have seen it advertised as henna, but mehndi, as it is more properly called, has a much deeper and rich history than you might be aware of. This beautiful art form has been used for centuries as part of Indian and Middle Eastern wedding ceremonies, and is even described in the very earliest Hindu Vedic texts.
Our Dancing Peacock designs were created by one of our digital artists, from an original work by Henna Artist Debi Varvi, founder of Henna Crone, Debi specializes in traditional designs and custom masterpieces, and has been henna painting in Riverside California since 1999. Find out more about Debi Varvi's inspirational Mehndi works by visiting her site.
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Henna and Its Origins
Mehndi is typically used in Indian or Middle Eastern weddings. The designs promise health, prosperity and fertility. Additionally, the groom's name or initials are often hidden in the design. If he can't find them, he owes the bride a gift. Since the bride in those cultures goes to live with her in-laws, another side-effect of mehndi is that she cannot do housework until the artwork fades, giving her time to assimilate with her husband's family and get to spend time with her husband. |
Mehndi comes from the Sanskrit word for henna and describes this complicated, artistic yet temporary art style. The process involves grinding henna leaves into a fine powder, then mixing with essential oils, lemon, and sometimes coffee or tea, to make a paste which is then applied in intricate designs onto the hands or feet (most often) or other areas of the body.
Mehndi designs are also the perfect accompaniment to almost any decor. Whether it gives an air of the exotic, or reflects your cultural heritage, mehndi designs are great for housewares. Here are just a few of the products you can use to decorate your house with classic mehndi designs.
Mehndi designs are also the perfect accompaniment to almost any decor. Whether it gives an air of the exotic, or reflects your cultural heritage, mehndi designs are great for housewares. Here are just a few of the products you can use to decorate your house with classic mehndi designs.
The Meanings Of Mehndi