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Mehndi, the Hindu word for the art of Henna body adornment, has been used for thousands of years for a variety of purposes in places such as Africa, the Middle East and India. Henna has antifungal, antiseptic, and antibacterial properties and was used throughout history to heal ailments including headaches, ringworm, athlete’s foot and minor cuts and abrasions. Henna also acts as a sun block, conditions the skin, and has the ability to cool the body, very helpful in the hot, dry countries where henna is grown and used.

Once henna’s staining ability was discovered, women used it to beautify their hair, fingernails, and fingertips which was a form of purification and a sign of prosperity.

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As the practice of staining the skin evolved, and the art of Mehndi flourished, intricate, complex designs became a popular way to adorn the hands and feet to celebrate traditions, rights of passage and holidays, that has been adapted to the specific needs and customs of its people all over the world. Bridal henna is one such practice that is beloved in many cultures and countries throughout the world. Intricate designs, often resembling lace like gloves and stockings, are applied to a bride’s hands and feet before her wedding and historically, the deeper the stain, the deeper the love between the husband and wife and his family.

Throughout history, henna has been an art form predominantly enjoyed by women and is practiced in a variety of different cultures and by a many different religious groups including Hindus, Muslims, Jews and Christians. Henna is often associated with religious events, ceremonies and celebrations, but it is not in and of itself a religious practice. Everyone, no matter their gender, culture or religion, can enjoy Mehndi.

Henna is strongly associated with fertility, blessings, purification, transformation, luck, protection, spirituality, love, eroticism and the beauty of female creativity. Primarily Henna is meant to protect people from evil spirits and bring them good luck.

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