Mehndi Party

“The art of Henna—called mehndi in Hindi and Urdu—has been practiced in Pakistan, India, Africa, and the Middle East for over 5000 years. It was originally used for its natural cooling properties for the people living in hot desert climates. A paste would be made, in which the palms of hands and soles of feet would be soaked. It was also used for medicinal purposes and applied to the skin to treat such ailments as stomach aches, burns, headaches, and open wounds.

When it was discovered the paste left a temporary stain on the skin—the plant contains lawsone, a reddish-orange dye that binds to the keratin present in skin—Henna’s use progressed to decorative, as it was accessible to people of all socioeconomic levels.

Today, Henna is mainly used in celebration of special occasions such as weddings and birthdays in the joyous gathering of people. The Henna paste symbolizes good health and prosperity in marriage, and in some cultures, the darker the henna stain, the deeper the love between two individuals.” (Source)

A mehndi party (also known as a mehndi function or henna ceremony) is typically held the day before a wedding or other celebration like birthdays. For a wedding, a mehndi artist typically comes to adorn the bride and her guests with beautiful designs to their hands and feet. These celebrations can also include food, music, and dancing to send the bride off to her big day!

Use this beautiful rusty burgundy to extend the intrinsic designs of mehndi from your hands and feet all the way to your nails.