MEHNDI AND CHUDI by SNAKEY
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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)
glix70
Wonderful macro henna capture, the deep hot colour of the earth's heart!!! I love the history too!!! Thanks for the positive and consructice lesson of life dear friend!!! :)
Elfenone
Wow that's so intricate and what a history.. I love it..it's like a folk art and it's so wonderful! I actually have used henna to paint my skin. I have a kit to do it..but I think that who ever painted that was just a very intricate and patient artist.. Wow.
Nilla
WOW!!! This is really cool Raj! Can't wait for the next in the series! :)
misty_0007
Pretty nice .
pimpol
Absolutely stunning ! Thanks for sharing !
Akinom
WOW... this is awesome!
odie
This is just awesome. What a lovely color. No wonder we use a Henna rinse in our hair in the states. :O)
jgeorge
Great compo, love the colours
VicB
Beautiful artwork,this is so lovely.
LadyAya
Woww amazing details!!!! Love the compo, stunning image!!
DJB
What a close shot,and so clear.I remember this when my sister in law got married. All the girls were painted in henna during the traditional ceremony she had.It was fun watching them have the paintings done.
saad_no
excellent shot, i like it allot really, the details is amazing. sorry for not commenting allot these days... but for sure I wont miss your great shots.
lucindawind
just amazing ! and so beautiful