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Pakistani people put Henna in their hands & also feet, because it marks Happiness. Maybe During Eid, or Weddings OR just Because! Arab & Indian People put it on too, but ofcourse with there on designs. Its part of a tradition. NOT religion. So anyone who wants, can Put henna on. Not ONLY Pakistani,Arab, or Indian people!
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Where can Mehandi be found so one can buy henna?
Mehandi is a Hindu ritual in which feet and hands are being decorated with henna. One can find henna for sale on Mehandi website or on HennaCat as well, another websites which sells henna is HennaPage, Amazon and eBay.
What is the red marks on the hands and feet symbolizes in Indian culture?
The mehndi or henna tattoo is placed on the hands and feet during celebrations. Holidays and weddings are the most obvious. They symbolize good luck.
Do Jewish brides wear henna?
No The Henna ceremony is held a week or so before the actual wedding. During the ceremony, the hands and feet of the bride and her guests (and, in some communities, the groom as well) are decorated in intricate designs with henna, a red dye made from crushed henna leaves.
Doe henna refer to written contract between husband and wife?
No henna is something that women use to dye their hair with and they draw on their hands and feet it come in 2 colours black and red
What are the traditions for an Indian bride?
There are some traditions for an Indian bride. The bride has to wear henna. The night before the wedding is called "Night of Henna". This is the time when the hands and feet of the bride are decorated with elaborate designs.
Why is henna so important in India?
henna is a part of the Indian religion, they put it on their hands, backs, feet and ankles in connection of their goddess.
Is cone Henna allowed in Islam?
Absolutely. There is no harm is applying Hina to hands, feet etc. You can offer prayer while it is applied.
What sort of pattens do Indians have on there hands?
Indians (from India) use a paste/dye called henna, that they put on their hands and feet. The patterns can be intricate flowers, paisleys, or anything really.
How tall is a henna bush?
2 feet
What body parts can you have henna art on?
you can have henna art on lots of different places on your body such as you hand, arm, back, ankles and feet.
Who applies henna?
Henna is a type of herbs grows in deserts. People in desert applies henna paste on there palm and lower part of feet for coolness, due to heat. Once applied the paste of henna leaves, when it dries, it leaves charming red color on skin with a mild fragrance. Due to red color it started to applied by women during festivals, weddings and specially to BRIDES. Now a days fine powder form of henna or mehndi is available in Asian countries. This powder is used to mix in paste and fill in a carrot bag or paper cone to apply designs of floers and leaves on palm n hands. For learning the mehndi or Henna designing CD visit www.sewingmehandi.com
What is henna made of?
Henna is made from the Henna Bush. the leaves are picked, then spread on a large tray and left under the scorching heat of the sun until dried and brown. These leaves are then pounded to break into very small bits and then grounded finely. The henna is usually stored in a dry place ready for each use. A a paste is made from the henna powder, the resulting paste is Henna which is applied by putting into cones for the hands and in a bowl for the hair and feet. The hand made paste is then applied by a skilled henna artist who makes fine intricate designs and patterns on the hands. The design can go up to the wrist or about two inches further up the lower arm. Henna application is especially applied on Eid days and weddings. Before the day of the wedding there is a Henna Party when the bride gets her Henna, along with others family members, applied at her home. The henna is prepared differently for the hair. These days, some women make it at home, then take it to a hair salon where they will apply it as they do a normal hair dye. It is left on for several hours, then washed off. Henna darkens each day after (over three days) to get the full colour. Then eventually it gradually fades naturallly.
