MEHNDI AND CHUDI by SNAKEY
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Description
Mehndi is the traditional art of adorning the hands and feet with a paste made from the finely ground leaves of the henna plant. The term refers to the powder and paste, and the design on the skin, as well as the party or ceremony. Henna is a small shrub called hawsonia inermis, and is also know as Henne, Al-Khanna, Al-henna, Jamaica Mignonette, Mendee, Egyptian Privet, and Smooth Lawsonia. Henna grows in hot climates and is found in India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Persia, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, Sudan and other North African, Asian and Middle Eastern countries. The leaves, flowers, and twigs are ground into a fine powder, then mixed with hot water. Various shades are obtainable by mixing with the leaves of other plants, such as indigo. Tea, coffee, cloves, tamarind, lemon, sugar, and various oils are also used to enhance the colour and longevity of design.
There is still some speculation as to the first origin of the use of henna. What is known for sure is that henna has been used as a cosmetic, as well as for its supposed healing properties for at least 5000 years. Centuries of migration and cultural interaction make it difficult to determine where certain traditions began. There is some historical evidence to support that mehndi as an art-form may have originated in ancient India.
The Bangles are also of Traditional Indian Mixed Alloy with some precious stones. This set of Bangles is over 100 years old.
The model is my sweetest neice Mandvi who has the perfect hand for the above display.
3 cheers to Mandi
~ SNAKEY ~
Comments (43)
Radolf
Its beautiful Snakey!
parodygm
Wow, that's fabulous! I've always admired those adornments and now I know a little more about them. Stunning example, great to see up close. Thanks for the enlightenment! :)
Serious
Oh, Raj, thank you for this!!! It's been one of my longtime wishes, to collect henna paintings; of course, it is pretty difficult to me as I have very little chanse to do it myself :-) Here in Israel there is, too, a tradition to do a henna painting and a small selebration to a bride before wedding. Can you shot the foot hennas, too or it will be considered unproper? By the way, I can't recognise your camera here... on a moment I even thought you finally have another one, better ;-)
SNAKEY
Next time it will be the foot, I promise.;)
creanum
Superb work......
unzy
Thats the fabulous art and tradition of you great country. Your country is a great lesson of peace, 28 different language and so many cultures types (here in belguim we have just 2 languages and cultures and we can't live together !!! crazy) . VVV of course. Thanks for sharing this wonderful art and tradition, thanks a lot Raj.
WandM
Beautiful Raj. Thanks for the explanation too.
Mikan
OK _THREE CHEERS TO MANDI!!! YEEEEHHHH!!!! Thank u very veyr much for the presentation - I was kind of curious about this Bangles...Excellent subject for today! Bravo!
NarayanaKow
Absolutely beautiful. So much to see, and what a handsome hand. I had Mehndi done on my hand at the Kali temple in Kolkota and then worried about it for days - would I have to see my patients in UK with it?
redpill
really exciting colors :-)
logiloglu
thank you for the information. a wonderful painted artwork on her beautiful hand. very excellent done, my friend. !!!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!
vjerana
WOW! This is what I like most of all...a small part of India treasure! Excellent shot V!!!
jwdell
Wow!! So much detail... Awesome photo!!!
jstsittinghere
beautiful painted art, thank you for the information ! excellent
urbin
Its been a pleasure to see that photo!!!
Syncopate
I knew about the henna, but not the painting of the hands and feet. Thank you for showing this. It is nice to see the bangles, as well. Also it is very interesting to learn about different cultures. Excellent photo, by the way - well done!
danob
Ah this is a fabulous Shot!! I thought at first the background detracted from the image but I think it adds the old with the new and so a lovely contrast..
Lalani
I've always loved these henna designs.. so beautiful =)
TwoPynts
Very cool detailed photo and info, THANKS!
Sleazy1
Lovely tatoos and bangles..V
Tedz
Lovely Henna Artwork....and the Hand is a Charm in itself...a Dancers Hand....it shows the Bangles well. Hip Hip Horrahh....for Mandi :]
WiserAngel
It's so artistic and beautiful. I use henna in my hair - gives it a lovely red tinge. Thanks for sharing the history of the painting as well, Snakey. Very cool!
jimry
Totally AWESOME Raj. Great work.
Blush
I knew a little bit about henna but not the exact orging,thanks for this lesson in history and futher enlightening me:) Love the bangles and your right she has the perfect hand to model those:) Lovely hun Keep me in your thoughts still so very sick:( Love n hugs Susan~
hasexx
wooow the windows source code in one hand :-)))
ok ... joke ... but this picture is soooo great --> must vote <-- !!!
nirvy
This is amazing! Great pic and so well taken! Great job BRo!
cynlee
absolutely adore this shot!! so beautiful & fascinating custom!! thank you for sharing this very much, look foward to the foot one! 3 cheers for Mandi!! :]
B_PEACOCK
Stunning shot here .Excellent lighting to bring out all the colors
Kropot
Perfect shot of a beautifull culturel root. Keep em, dont let cola take over ;)
weesel
Oh WOW! oh WoW! THis is great!! Love it. The detail in the jewelry, lines in the hand . . . just too much!! New wallpaper! ;-)