Painted Hand

Mehndi is the art of applying Henna on the body. Henna is a small shrub called Hawsonia Inermis, and is found in Iran, India, Pakistan, Egypt, and North Africa. The young leaves and twigs are ground into fine powder, then mixed with water and applied on the hands, feet to give them a reddish-orange color. The henna mud mixture can be applied in beautiful patterns with a paint brush or plastic cone. It is a beautiful form of temporary body decoration. Mehndi is a traditional form of decoration for both men and women in countries such as India, Morocco, and Pakistan. It is generally used for special occasions, particularly weddings.