Answer:
The Mehendi Art
Explanation:
Mehendi, or mehndi (or mehandi), are ornamental body art paintings used in India, Persia, Morocco, Mauritania, Tunisia, Egypt and Sudan, especially in the context of wedding ceremonies. In these countries, the bride receives an artistic painting on her hands, arms and feet two days before her wedding.
Supposedly the Mehendi tradition comes from Rajasthan, the desert state in northern India. Originally someone passed the leaves of macerated hennas followed by water to cool the head, hands and feet. Not only was the paste refreshing, but also the color that came out. Eventually, desert women realized that they could even draw gaps in the middle, and the effect still remained after cooling. Thus, Mehndi art evolved.
In India we see many women with Mehendis. Brown filigree ornaments stretch like elegant lace gloves from fingertips to arms. The long tradition stems from bridal wedding painting. The motifs of vineyards, gods, figures and animals are auspicious. Since Henna works by fermentation, it takes several hours to produce. The longer, the darker and more durable the Mehendi will be.
Meaning of Mehendi Paintings
Its meaning is related to the female universe. What is cyclical, such as reproductive cycles, life and moon cycles are related to traditional henna. Because of its cultural significance, it also has as its reference the rites of passage, purification and celebration of life, beauty and the exchange of affection.
Indian women do not use mehndi only on their wedding day, but on a daily basis, painting is done more simply and with smaller designs. These body art expressions have taken over the world and become a fashion accessory.
