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Because it is part of a traditional means of body decoration; it also has the advantage of eventually washing off unlike tatoos in the West which were never seen on women until the late 20th century and on men were only seen on criminals and seamen.
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How many married women are there in India?
34,214lakh married women are there in India in 2009
What are the things on Indian women's arms and hands on their wedding day?
Henna "tattoos" meant to bring luck. They're not real tattoos, just designs painted on with a color that'll stay on quite well.
Do Buddhist wear henna tattos when they marry?
It depends on the person's origins, for example "If someone were from Orissa, India, henna is strongly ingrained in the culture, thus it would be more acceptable. However, it would be less normalised in other nations where it is not as widespread." Wearing henna is acceptable for Buddhists, however it is not widely used in all Buddhist societies.
What do most women in India wear?
Most older women wear saris and younger women wear punjabis. Many also have henna tattos, jewllery and piercings, such as nose piercings.
Does Jewish women wear henna?
No. Henna is an Indian or Hinduism tradition. Mainly used for events.
What were euopean married women in India called historically?
memsahibs
What were European married women in India called historically?
memsahib
What has the author Sandhya Narang written?
Sandhya Narang has written: 'Dilemma of married women teachers in India' -- subject(s): Women employees, Married women, Employment
Do African men marry Indian women?
Yes, men from India have married American women.
Why do Muslims girls use henna?
It is an adornment which is normally applied during times of great happiness and festivity e.g Eid, weddings,etc. The use of henna is not culturally limited to muslim women but also women of regions such as India, Pakistan, Middle East, etc.
Where could one see tattoos for women?
One Could Visit a Business of a Tattoo Artist and See Samples of Tattoos for Women. a Bookstore Also Might Have Books Which Show Pictures of Tattoos for Women.
Dragon tattoos in women?
Dragon tattoos were only seen on men in earlier years. However, since the late 1990's, dragon tattoos have become more popular among women.
