![]() ![]() Likely due to the desire for a "tattoo-black" appearance, some people add the synthetic dye p-phenylenediamine (PPD) to henna to give it a black colour. The final color is reddish brown and can last anywhere from one to three weeks depending on the quality and type of henna paste applied, as well as where it was applied on the body (thicker skin stains darker and longer than thin skin). ![]() When first removed, the henna design is pale to dark orange in colour and gradually darkens through oxidation, over the course of 24 to 72 hours. ![]() The wrap, which is not a traditional method, is worn for two to six hours, or sometimes overnight, and then removed. The painted area is then wrapped with tissue, plastic, or medical tape to lock in body heat, creating a more intense colour on the skin. Fifteen to twenty minutes after application, the mud will dry and begin to crack. Mehndi paste is usually applied to the skin using a plastic cone, a paintbrush, or a stick. The paste is made from the powdered dry leaves of the henna plant, Lawsonia inermis. In India It was in prevalent use by the 4th century, which is evidenced by the cave arts of Deccan region. According to A Dictionary of Urdu, Classical Hindi and English Mehndi also refers to "the marriage-feast on the occasion of the bride's hands and feet being stained with henna." Origins Video of mehndi application Mehndi decoration of palms and feet Mehndi decoration of palms and feet of a brideĮarliest use of henna dye can be traced back to ancient Babylon and Egypt. The origin of "mehndi" is from the Sanskrit word "mendhika," which refers to the henna plant that releases a red dye. A painting of Mehandi design practice at Salar Jung Museum. For women, it is usually drawn on their palms, backs of their hands and on feet, where the design will be clearest due to contrast with the lighter skin on these surfaces, which naturally contains less of the pigment melanin. ![]() Conversely, men usually have it applied on their arms, legs, back, and chest. Īt Hindu and Sikh festivals, women often have henna applied to their hands, feet and sometimes the backs of their shoulders. Muslim women use mehndi during occasions like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Hindu women apply Mehndi during festivals like Karva Chauth, Vat Purnima, Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Navratri, Durga Puja, and Teej. In South Asia, Mehndi is applied on the body during both Hindu and Muslim weddings. The standard color of henna is brown, but other design colors such as white, red, black and gold are sometimes used. Women usually apply mehndi designs to their hands and feet, though some, including cancer patients and women with alopecia, occasionally decorate their scalps. There are many different names for mehndi across the languages of South Asia. Mehndi is a popular form of body art in South Asia and resembles similar traditions of henna as body art found in North Africa, East Africa and the Middle East. In the West, mehndi is commonly known as henna tattoo, although it is not a permanent tattoo. Mehndi ( pronunciation ⓘ) is a form of temporary skin decoration using a paste created with henna. Mehndi applied on the palms Mehndi applied on the backs of the hand For other uses, see Mehndi (disambiguation). ![]()
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