Mehndi (pronounced "meh-HIN-dee") is the application of a henna-based paste to the skin in order to create temporary designs on usually the hands, arms, or the feet. It is quite beautiful, and yet unusual for westerners, to see it.
I mostly notice mehndi designs on women who have recently attended a wedding (the bride always has mehndi). Jessie had some Mehndi applied at a wedding we attended in August which lasted for weeks. Sometimes these henna designs are also put on the hands and feet of men, but I rarely see it.To get a mehndi "tattoo", if you will, one simply needs a tube of premixed henna and a friend. It usually takes about 20-30 minutes to do, but varies depending upon the skill and proficiency of the artist.
Our friend Erin, also affectionately known as "this one" (it's an inside Indian joke), was sporting some mehndi before we left on a Sunday trip to Ramoji Film City (blog entry coming!) so we went onto the roof for some photos.
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All of my twin's pals too are crazy after mehendi! They even organize Henna parties there. =)
By the way, very nice patterns on Erin madam's hands.
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