Mehendi, the traditional dye on the hands is part of every Indian household especially for weddings. The more elaborate and intricate the design, the more is the skill required (and yes the bigger the hole in your pocket if done by an expert 😉 )
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Very interesting! Happy valentine’s day!
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Rose, ABC Wednesday Team
endless beautiful 🙂
Went to a Pakistani wedding a couple years ago; same henna design.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
How fascinating – it much take ages to complete – are different coloured dyes used to make the patterns?
there is only one color that is used mostly
How amazing and beautiful. It really is elaborate and intricate.
Fascinating…and beautiful.
Jane x
Wow, it’s so gorgeous. Truly a work of art. Love your photo!
My daughter had her own hands done when she attended an Indian wedding. She loved it!
Leslie
abcw team
Hello.
I have always admired the skill it takes to do this. It’s beautiful.
Thanks for sharing.
Endless Love And Devotion
That is so gorgeous! The Muslim brides here still don henna during weddings but not as elaborate as the Indians.
super
Lovely!
What beautiful patterns, tones and contrasts.
Amazing art.
Banana Walnut Muffin
Mehendi is truly elaborate and exquisite. brings back memories of those mehendi times back in India. thanks for dropping by my blog.
I’ve seen that a few times among Indians in New Zealand and I always marvel at how much work goes into it!
That is absolutely exquisite. 🙂 Wonderful! 🙂 Visiting!
wow! thanks for sharing! beautiful art
Hmm. interesting! late visit from the #46 challenge. http://www.shahzmusing.com/2012/02/my-closet-photo/
Wow!!! Amazing take!
Late BPC 46 visit here!