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Here's a little cultural experience for all! Mehndi is the art of putting henna (a brown like paste derived from the plant "Lawsonia inermis") on the body in intricate patterns. This is done particularly on the hands and feet of the body, and is only a temporary form of skin decoration, found in cultures of South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. It is also used for hair dye and depending on the quality of the paste (as well as how warm you keep it when initally applied - as heat makes it turn a darker colour thus last longer etc etc) the effect can last from a week or two to several months. It is harmless to the skin and does not wash away instantly using soap, water etc. :D The effect can also be prolonged by using sugar dissolved in water or lemon juice immediately post-application.

But enough babble from me, if you want to learn more I've provided links at the bottom. This particular photo and its accompanying one (Mehndi Designs 1 - back) are of my own hands. I applied the henna design on myself and that of the other girls in my family (i have no sisters, so all cousin sisters, neices etc) for my cousin's wedding. In the particular case of my hands, it usually lasts for months (which in Pakistani culture means that when you marry, ur mother-in-law will love you very much and you'll have a fruitful relationship with the in-laws :hmm: help!! lol but remember, these old wives tales vary per culture)

Anyway, I put this up mostly for a friend and a little project she will soon be partaking - she has some good photography, I suggest you all go check it out :) Hope it helps hun!!

Critique is welcome, though there isn't much point in it since I don't do this professionally nor is it a perminant thing :P Enjoy all!!



<< check 'Mehndi' or 'Henna' on Wikipedia for more information, Alternatively, check out the following websites or just ask me :) >>

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1280x962px 454.27 KB
Make
PENTAX Corporation
Model
PENTAX Optio 750Z
Shutter Speed
10/600 second
Aperture
F/3.8
Focal Length
20 mm
ISO Speed
200
Date Taken
Jan 10, 2006, 9:58:27 AM
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greatshoyru's avatar
that's awesome, very intricate, and i'm sure the wedding looked nice ^^