Bridal Mehndi Designs For Full Hands2013 (1)

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The use of henna is usually associated with a religious festival or a rite of passage and it has a positive connotation. In some cultures, men have always and will continue to use mehndi designs for important occasions. The Marwari of the Indian state of Rajasthan, for example, continue to paint their hands like their brides as part of the preparation for a wedding in the hope that it will help bring a successful union; one that sees children running around, and brings happiness and enough wealth to avoid approaching the bank for a loan offer.

The practice is not just confined to weddings. The people of Siwa, in Egypt, are said to descend from the Berbers of North Africa, who widely use mehndi for special occasions. During male circumcision ceremonies in Siwa until the twentieth century and possibly still today, boys’ hands were painted with mehndi designs. Following the ceremony, henna was also put onto the wound as it also is thought to have medicinal properties.

While much is known about the historical use of henna by women, less is known about usage by for men. However, historical records of the first century, written by Jewish historian Flavius Josephus record that henna was used in warfare to aid disguise. According to the historian, Simon the Zealot made his troops have their hands painted with henna, their eyes outlined with kohl pencil and dress as women to pose as prostitutes. So disguised, they lured opposing forces inside the walls of the then Roman-occupied city Jerusalem and killed them. Get yourself certified in 70-497 Certification. There is 100% passing guarantee. Buy 70-331 Exam training material to get better exam results using our quality material.

Later artistic evidence points to the use of mehndi designs among Iranian military and upper-class males about two hundred years ago. Portraits show fingernails painted with henna. There is also evidence that Afghan tribesmen earned the right to have henna tattoos if they avenged their tribe by killing an enemy.

There is growing interest among Westerners with non-Asian backgrounds in mehndi design, who know it better as henna art or painting. Partly triggered by Madonna’s use of mehndi designs in the 90s, a whole host of US celebrities has been photographed with henna on their hands, bellies and feet, most of whom are women. Singer-musician Prince has also had mehndi designs on his hands and Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood has been photographed with henna art on his naval. Comedian-actor Russell Brand also wore mehndi to his Hindu wedding to singer Katy Perry. The popularity of the art also extends to the sporting world where the most muscular of bodies of a number of boxing champions have been painted for the ring.

Whether for Hollywood gatherings, sporting events or local village festivals, mehndi design is an increasingly popular attraction. Although it has no cultural or traditional background in this context, it has a number of benefits. The impermanence of mehndi makes it an alternative to permanent ink tattoos, since they will soon fade and can be replaced with a different image, making the body an ever- changing canvas. Furthermore, unlike tattoos, mehndi design does not hurt. This growth in popularity means that mehndi artists are now including images for and of men on their websites.

Just as traditional mehndi art varies from region to region, these artists and men are taking the art in their own direction. Understandably uninterested in the intricate or floral designs that are often worn by women, the images chosen by men are different. They are more likely to appear on the neck, back or head rather than the hands or ankles and are more similar to the permanent tattoos they might have chosen – Eastern symbols like the Om or Chinese characters, simple geometric designs, mythical beasts and animals.

Speaking of which, there is a tradition of using mehndi designs on animals too. Hollywood and fashion will surely follow

Bridal Mehndi Designs For Full Hands2013 (1)

Bridal Mehndi Designs For Full Hands2013 (1)

Bridal Mehndi Designs For Full Hands2013 (1)

Bridal Mehndi Designs For Full Hands2013 (1)

Bridal Mehndi Designs For Full Hands2013 (1)

Bridal Mehndi Designs For Full Hands2013 (1)

Bridal Mehndi Designs For Full Hands2013 (1)

 

Bridal Mehndi Designs For Full Hands2013 (1)