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The dried leaves of the henna plant have been used for centuries as a tool in rituals. The deep red stains that are left on the skin by a paste of henna powder and a variety of acidic liquids are most commonly associated with Indian weddings and bridal celebration. The bride's hands and feet are liberally embellished with lacy and intricate designs that fade over the weeks following the wedding. Traditionally, this practice is intended to draw the attention and the blessings of the gods to the bride and groom.
In the United States today, most people also associate henna with pop stars such as Madonna and Gwen Stefani. These performers and others wore henna designs on their hands, feet and faces at many public appearances in the late 1990s and popularized the practice for a few short years. Unfortunately many people have once again lost the idea of henna as a beautiful and rich adornment technique as the fad passed and American trends moved in different directions.
Henna art (also called Mehndi) is a very useful and easily integrated tool to modern ritual. The ingredients of the paste used to make your designs each have ritual meanings of their own and can be further modified to fit your particular ritual needs. For example, a basic mehndi paste consists of sifted henna powder, some liquid and a small amount of essential oil. The henna powder itself is a healing agent. The oils added to it to accelerate the staining process are also healing and protective in nature. Among these are tea tree, eucalyptus and clove oils. By using citrus juices like lemon and lime as your liquid, you not only activate the dye in the paste, but you also add the associative element of creative energy to your blend.
Other ingredients can be used to emphasize the specific focus of your ritual as well as manipulating the effectiveness of the mehndi paste. Adding pomegranate juice will darken the reddish color of the stain on your skin, but it is also associated with fertility. A drop or two of cinnamon oil will help your skin set the stain, but it also useful in prosperity spells. A little rose water will help attract love while it imparts a pleasant scent to your paste
Bride Mehandi (1)Photos Pictures Pics Images
Bride Mehandi (1)Photos Pictures Pics Images
Bride Mehandi (1)Photos Pictures Pics Images
Bride Mehandi (1)Photos Pictures Pics Images
Bride Mehandi (1)Photos Pictures Pics Images
Bride Mehandi (1)Photos Pictures Pics Images
Bride Mehandi (1)Photos Pictures Pics Images
Bride Mehandi (1)Photos Pictures Pics Images
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