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o one really knows where or when using henna as a dye was discovered. India claims rights to it’s discovery. Morocco also takes claim. Both claim they were the first to use henna as an art. They mark their claims as being two to three thousand years old.
However, there have been 4000 year old mummies discovered which have had henna stains and designs on their fingers. Which means, if the Egyptians would like to throw their hat in the ring, they actually have proof and would probably win.
So, the truth is, no one knows how Mehndi actually began.
The Indians WERE the ones, however, to turn henna into an art form for women. Which is the direction I will be taking this lesson.. |
| Henna:
is a bush-like plant grown in the Mediterranean and warm, dry areas of the world. Henna has a natural dye in it’s leaves which can be activated by adding warm water. Like any other plant, such as yeast, get the water too cold, and it won’t wake up the plant’s properties. Get the water too hot and it will kill the active ingredients in the plant. Henna can be used to dye hair, nails, clothes, wood, and anything else that will soak up the stain. I have seen many drum heads with henna applied to them.
Mehndi: is the art of mixing and applying henna paste to the skin. It is a sacred art developed in Egypt and perfected in India.. |
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I
have been an artist all of my life and I have been a MEHNDI
artist for over ten years now. I love doing it. I love being creative and being able to be creative for other people is such a cherished joy for me. I have done several county fairs, corporate parties, as well as some private work for several people.
Personally, I prefer doing traditional Indian designs of flowers, vines, paisleys, etc. However, I am just as skilled at tribal designs and western style tattoo designs. |
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