BRIDAL MEHNDI DESIGN

The word Arabic itself describe us that this art belongs to the land of "Arab." As we know the Arab's are very artistic with their culture and tradition, the same thing we could see in their art of mehndi designs.

Arabic mehndi designs are very beautiful and complete the most part of the hands and legs. In this style we can use different styles of mehndi like Black mehndi is used as outline, fillings with the normal henna mehndi. We can also include sparkles as a final coating to make the henna design more attractive.

Brides – in India, Pakistan and even in Africa – love Arabic mehndi designs and love getting the design done for their weddings. The Arab culture, especially when it comes to brides is quite popular across Asia and women in India are adopting more of Arabic mehndi designs than of Indian mehndi designs. The design usually does not cover the entire hand and leaves a lot of gaps b/w it.The word Arabic itself describe us that this art belongs to the land of "Arab." As we know the Arab's are very artistic with their culture and tradition, the same thing we could see in their art of mehndi designs.

Brides – in India, Pakistan and even in Africa – love Arabic mehndi designs and love getting the design done for their weddings. The Arab culture, especially when it comes to brides is quite popular across Asia and women in India are adopting more of Arabic mehndi designs than of Indian mehndi designs. The design usually does not cover the entire hand and leaves a lot of gaps b/w it.

That's what makes Arabic mehndi designs stand out and appealing to Indian women. Be it for marriage or a festival or any special event, Arabic designs are among top 3 mehndi patterns in the country.

                                                INDIAN MEHNDI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Indian mehndi designs are the most famous designs around the world. It is also highly popular among the brides for its creative beauty, presentation. In India, mehndi is also associated with the word "luck;" some people consider it as symbol of good luck and charm. Similar to other countries, Indian mehndi designs are also applied on special occasions like weddings, festivals, etc.

This art is also referred to as henna tattoo or mehndi tattoo. In Indian style of mehndi designs, the different patterns, flowers, leaves, paisley [mango shape], curves lines, dots etc. are used with keeping in mind the Indian touch to it. The designs are quite complicated with a lot of thin drawings that covers 90% of hands and legs. And, since it is quite difficult to maintain accuracy and thinness, only professional mehndi designers can do perform it well.

Indian style of mehndi designs is most popular and loved by the brides. In Indian weddings there is an important role of henna, in fact, a special ceremony named after this art as "mehndi." This day is a pre-wedding ceremony organized on the same day of wedding. On this ceremony the mehndi is applied on the bride’s hands and legs and it is mostly celebrated in the bride’s home or in a banquet hall.

 PAKISTANI
                                   MEHNDI 

Pakistani mehndi designs rank among the world's most famous mehndi designs. This type of henna art is best suited for weddings and festivals as these designs cover the maximum part of the hands and legs; its appearance makes it more attractive for all females.

In this style we could also find a look and a mixture of Indian and Arabic style of henna designs, in other words, the style is best combination of two different arts. Sharp cone and a bold lined cone are also used in this art of mehndi.

Pakistani art of body painting allows us to use almost all types of mehndi available in the market. As we look through its designs the outline is done in Arabic style where BLACK mehndi can be applied. The inside filling is in Indian style, for attraction. And to give unique beauty and to mark it as a Pakistani style, the sparkles or glitters are also added.

This mehndi design is famous for bridal designs. In it, different styles of flowers, curves, leaves, etc are used. What began as a part of Indian tradition, henna design in Pakistan has evolved into an art that is symbolic to their Islamic culture and their way of living. 

               RAJASTHANI MEHNDI

Rajasthani mehndi designs are most loved by females around the world and are difficult art to perform. These designs represent the folk culture, tradition and beauty of Rajasthan and their Marwari caste. It is the arguably the first choice of every bride for the most special day of their life.

In Rajasthan, mehndi is applied on all occasions, festivals and weddings; especially for weddings it is compulsory that not only the bride but also the groom applies mehndi on his hands. It is their tradition which is followed by centuries.

This type of body painting is world famous for its traditional beauty; the art of their rituals and customs of Marwari caste. When we look through their designs, we get to see the unique presentations of henna, the use of various flowers, leaves, paisley [mango shape] and a strong reflection of the Indian tradition style. The most viewed part and also we can say the signature of Rajasthani and Marwari mehndi designs are the sculpture of bride and groom in almost all of their designs. The best part of Rajasthani design is its "mirror reflecting image" art. In it, both hands and legs are exactly the mirror to one another, which is why it is considered to be a really difficult art form.

                                                                           PANJABI MAHNDI

Punjabi's are highly populated around the world, especially in Pakistan and India, many people are increasingly experiencing the culture and becoming influenced by it. Punjab is well known for its music, food, poetry and its weddings tradition. Punjabi weddings have many rituals and ceremonies that have evolved since traditional times and mehndi plays a major part in their weddings.

Punjabi mehndi designs stand among the oldest mehndi designs in the nation. In this henna art, the beauty of their culture and tradition are painted on the hands and legs of woman and men. Punjabi's mehndi also mark as a charm and good luck, as it is applied on all auspicious occasions including weddings, festivals like Lori, Karwa Chauth, Diwali, Vaisakhi, etc. For this style, bold mehndi cone is used to create the designs containing different patterns of flowers, leaves, lines and curves.

Punjabi mehndi is quite popular for its dark leaves and usage of dark red colors for both hands and legs. It is also said that, among all types of henna types within India, Punjabi designs are the best; not only for its culturally rich patterns but also when it comes to the mehndi color that gets on the bride's hands and legs.
                                         IRANI MEHNDI DESIGN

This art of body painting is done with the use of sharp cone of mehndi or henna, as the designs are shape lined, extremely fine lines. It uses very tiny and different types of leaves, flowers, the curve that act like the branches of trees are enhancing this unique art form. A lot of times, designers also draw shapes of stars and moons which are quite popular in Iran. And, unlike other types of henna designs, Persian designs don’t cover the entire hand and is not as fine as others.

Punjabi's are highly populated around the world, especially in Pakistan and India, many people are increasingly experiencing the culture and becoming influenced by it. Punjab is well known for its music, food, poetry and its weddings tradition. Punjabi weddings have many rituals and ceremonies that have evolved since traditional times and mehndi plays a major part in their weddings.

Punjabi mehndi designs stand among the oldest mehndi designs in the nation. In this henna art, the beauty of their culture and tradition are painted on the hands and legs of woman and men. Punjabi's mehndi also mark as a charm and good luck, as it is applied on all auspicious occasions including weddings, festivals like Lori, Karwa Chauth, Diwali, Vaisakhi, etc. For this style, bold mehndi cone is used to create the designs containing different patterns of flowers, leaves, lines and curves.

Persian or Iran wedding tradition goes back to the Zoroastrian tradition. Through the concepts of the marriage have change by Islam the actual ceremonies have remained more or less the same as they were originally in the ancient Zoroastrian culture.

Iran is mostly known for their wonderful carpet art, the Persian gardens, mirror works, embroidery etc, all over the world. In Irani mehndi designs, we can feel the complete look of Irani art and its culture.

This art of body painting is done with the use of sharp cone of mehndi or henna, as the designs are shape lined, extremely fine lines. It uses very tiny and different types of leaves, flowers, the curve that act like the branches of trees are enhancing this unique art form. A lot of times, designers also draw shapes of stars and moons which are quite popular in Iran. And, unlike other types of henna designs, Persian designs don’t cover the entire hand and is not as fine as others.

Henna in Persia has had such an enormous impact on its culture that there are poets like Said Naficy and Sa’di who have written great words about it. However, in India, Persian mehndi designs are not popular as other mehndi types like Arabic and African.     

                                                 AFRICAN MEHNDI DESIGN

The best part of African mehndi designs is its simplicity. When we look at the art of African art, we can notice that the simple lines and curves are mostly used in it. African styles of mehndi designs is very simple, elegant and greatly represent their culture.

In Africa, henna or mehndi is used as a spiritual practice by tribes to decorate their bodies for special purposes like weddings and festivals. Their mehndi is a simple and beautiful art form of henna, mostly the African weddings are social family affair and the same tradition is being followed up in this art of body painting.

The best part of African mehndi designs is its simplicity. When we look at the art of African art, we can notice that the simple lines and curves are mostly used in it. African styles of mehndi designs is very simple, elegant and greatly represent their culture.

Unlike other type of henna, African Mehndi styling mainly consists of geometric shapes, lines and dots. This type of design generally covers hands, legs, hands exactly like a mesh. Apart from that, the artists also use plats, snakes, and other objects in the designs to make it look more appealing.

African mehndi designs are gradually making its place in Indian henna fashion too. Women, especially from north India, are beginning to choose African designs over Arabic, Pakistani and other Asian henna patters.             

                                                          ARABIC MEHNDI DESIGN

Arabic mehndi designs are very beautiful and complete the most part of the hands and legs. In this style we can use different styles of mehndi like Black mehndi is used as outline, fillings with the normal henna mehndi. We can also include sparkles as a final coating to make the henna design more attractive.

                                

The word Arabic itself describe us that this art belongs to the land of "Arab." As we know the Arab's are very artistic with their culture and tradition, the same thing we could see in their art of mehndi designs.

Arabic mehndi designs are very beautiful and complete the most part of the hands and legs. In this style we can use different styles of mehndi like Black mehndi is used as outline, fillings with the normal henna mehndi. We can also include sparkles as a final coating to make the henna design more attractive.

Brides – in India, Pakistan and even in Africa – love Arabic mehndi designs and love getting the design done for their weddings. The Arab culture, especially when it comes to brides is quite popular across Asia and women in India are adopting more of Arabic mehndi designs than of Indian mehndi designs. The design usually does not cover the entire hand and leaves a lot of gaps b/w it.

That's what makes Arabic mehndi designs stand out and appealing to Indian women. Be it for marriage or a festival or any special event, Arabic designs are among top 3 mehndi patterns in the country