Mehndi is a type of body art and skin adornment. It is typically drawn on hands or legs and involves decorative designs being created using a paste, produced from the powdered dry leaves of the henna plant also known as Egyptian privet, and mignonette tree (botanically known as Lawsonia inermis). See some lovely mehndi designs below;
Best Mehndi Designs For Weddings
Mehndi is a popular form of body art among the women of South Asia, North Africa and the Middle East, although they refer to it as henna design in those parts. See some beautiful mehndi designs below;
Many women can incorporate different objects into their bridal design art. According to a 2013 study by Sarkar Kalyani, henna has been used as a dye for the skin (as well as the hair and nails) for over four thousand years. See some stunning mehndi designs below;
These mehndi designs are not permanent marks on the body, they are temporary and fade after a few weeks. They are used to adorn the body and help to enhance beauty. Find adorable mehndi styles below;
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Which of these mehndi designs do you like? Let me know in the comments below.
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