The History of Henna and Mehndi

Desi weddings are incomplete without henna. This type of temporary body art is commonly seen during celebratory events and is done to highlight happiness. There are even events which consist of women applying mehndi to each other. It’s an important element in the heritage and traditions of the Desi lifestyle. Intricate patterns are applied to a woman’s hands and feet during events like weddings and engagements. Apart from it being used as a form of creating body art, henna has been used as a hair dye. Its use as a way of creating body art was common in South Asian countries and typically used by Desi women. However, it has become popular all over the world and western women are also participating in the art of henna wearing. Henna has had a long history and has been a representation of celebration for hundreds of years. Let’s have a look at where henna originated from. Read more - https://www.desiblitz.com/content/the...