Different Types of Mehndi Designs

Mehndi is been used from the ancient times, i.e nearly 5000 years ago. According to many people mehndi is brought to India by the Mughals; however, some are of the view that it originated in India. Mehndi commonly referred to as "heena" is prepared from the leaves of plant called henna it is also known as cypress flower. The word "heena" is extracted from Latin Arabic name for Lawsonia Inermis which is pronounced as "hinna."

The Henna paste is applied through the medium plastic cone and the paint brush. At times the metal-tipped jacquard bottle that is used for silk painting is also utilized for the mehndi application. In order to create more intense color you can wrap the area were mehndi is applied using plastic, tissue etc. It is removed after three to six hours of application. The henna design can either be pale or dark orange in color. Its color is darkens through the process of oxidation with in 24 to 72 hours. The final color of the mehndi design is reddish brown.

Mehndi is used in several occasions such as the marriages; none of the Indian wedding is complete with put it. The stunning Mehndi designs are must for every wedding ceremony. Though, the styles of mehndi do differ with the different regions they are used in. the most popular types of mehndi design includes the Indian, Pakistani, African as well as Arabic mehndi. Application of henna is also gaining popularity in the west; more and more people are realizing the beauty of the graceful mehndi patterns.

1. Indian mehndi styles are known for the big dot and figure on the palm center. In Indian designs the finger tips are usually colored completely with the mehndi.

2. The Arabic mehndi pattern is well known as the less detailing designs, even though the colors are very dark. Most of the Arabic designs include leaves, vines as well as beautiful flowers to name a few.

3. Pakistani mehndi pattern is the most detailed one therefore the application of the Pakistani Mehndi is a bit time taking.

4. African mehndi pattern are very rarely used for Mehndi application. It includes the geometric figures and dots.

The mehndi ceremonies in the Indian wedding mostly involve in the pre-wedding rituals. It is believed in India that darker the color of the mehndi on the palm of bride more successful will be her marriage. Mehndi designs are also popularly in the religious festive. In the festivals such as Diwali, most of the women go for mehndi application; most of the beauty salons also offer henna applications during the festive season.

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Pakistani and Arabic Mehndi Designs

There are various kinds of mehndi patterns, top three being Indian, Pakistani, Arabic and African Mehndi designs. All three are very popular and have their own beauty, in this article we shall be talking more about Pakistani and Arabic mehndi patterns.

To start with, Pakistani designs as the name suggests are more common to the people in the Pakistan. However their popularity is worldwide and they are known to be very reputed mehndi designs. Though they are quite similar with the Indian Mehndi Designs they have their own appeal and significance. Most of the Pakistani mehndi styles are known to have very complicated designs as well as patterns. The designs vary as per the celebration, taste and location.

Mehndi plays a crucial role in a Pakistani marriage and a bride is considered incomplete without a Mehndi. Brides have particular mehndi designs all over their legs, hands feet and arms. Most of the times a bride are decorated with mehndi in her wedding (Manyoon).

A mehendi pattern might even be utilized during celebrations as they give a very attractive look. Nowadays there is a variety of Mehndi styles to choose from for the Mehndi lovers. The current trend has also brought in styled mehndi patterns. These patterns are veru popular among the mehndi lovers. Here a pattern scatch is created by thin outline and the central empty part is filled with dress shining mehndi with mascara.

Coming to the Arabic mehndi, these styles are quite popular worldwide. Most if them are simple floral motifs worn at hands and feet of women. They usually reflect the skills of artists and design individuality of all traditions around Arabian Peninsula.

This kind of mehndi patterns are used to paint temporarily on the hands or feet of the bride. The ingredient used to create mehndi powder is called Henna. Henna is a shrub or a small tree around 2-6 m tall. This henna is powdered and then mixed with mustard and tea for creating a thick paste. Most of the times the shade is brownish red however henna can also be mixed with more plants for changing their natural color. When the paste is used to create a mehndi design, you would have to wait before the mehndi to dry completely. The mehndi paste actually is a dye absorbed by skin, the same stays on the skin for several days like a temporary tattoo. Most of the times it is dark brown or orange in color. Among the various kinds of mehndi designs the Arabic mehndi is known to be the most popular form of mehndi styles.

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