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Mehndi Designs Arabic Photos Pictures Pics Images

Mehndi Designs Arabic Biogarphy Photos Pictures Pics Images

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For over 5000 years, the people of Africa, Middle East and India have practiced the beautiful and mysterious art of painting on the body with preparations using the henna-plant. This art form is also referred to as mehandi.

The henna-plant is thought to come from Egypt where it was called Egyptian Private. Later henna(mehandi) was brought to India as a state gift from the Egyptians. 

Queen Mumtaz who ruled in the 1600's was the first Indian queen to be decorated with henna tattoo.Today,it is common to find artists practicing their henna crafts outside the Taj Mahal, Which was built to honor Queen Mumtaz. Traces of henna have been found on mummies from 1200 BC. It is also known that pharaohs hands and feet were first dipped in henna prior to mummification.

Traditionally, henna tattoo and the mehandi art form is an important part of wedding ceremonies. The hands and feet of the bride are decorated be professional henna artists, called hannayas in morocco. The intricate and beautiful designs cover her hands and feet in a lacy manner.It is common belief that henna brings good luck.

Henna tattooing is the hottest trend to come from the East. Its popularity exploded in 1998 in New York City, and is fast becoming the most sought after, fascinating beauty creations in North America. Many celebrities have been proud to show their henna tattoos in public, on the big screen, and in music videos.

Henna is a natural organic product which has been used for thousands of years in many parts of the world as a perfume but most significantly as a reddish colorant and conditioner for hair.
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Mehndi Designs Arabic Photos Pictures Pics Images

Mehndi Designs Arabic Photos Pictures Pics Images

Mehndi Designs Arabic Photos Pictures Pics Images

Mehndi Designs Arabic Photos Pictures Pics Images

Mehndi Designs Arabic Photos Pictures Pics Images

Mehndi Designs Arabic Photos Pictures Pics Images

Mehndi Designs Arabic Photos Pictures Pics Images

Mehndi Designs Arabic Photos Pictures Pics Images

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