mehendi
Temporary skin decoration
Mehendi is the art of applying henna paste to the skin in intricate patterns, or the designs themselves.
The reddish-brown temporary tattoos are traditional in South Asian and Middle Eastern cultures, especially for weddings and festivals: The bride's hands were covered in elaborate mehendi.
Also spelled mehndi.
Purposeful creative planning
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- intricateElaborately detailed, many parts
- motifsRecurring thematic elements
- freehandDrawn without mechanical aids
cone · paste · application · stencil · artist · body art · temporary · drawing
Marriage rite and feast
- brideWoman getting married
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- trousseauBride's gathered possessions
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
auspicious · tradition · hands · feet · bridal party · celebration · elaborate · ornate
From the subcontinent
- IndianPerson from either continent
- ArabicSemitic language family member
- MoroccanOf a Maghreb nation
- AfricanOf that southern continent
tradition · festival · Eid · Diwali · celebration · auspicious · blessing · good luck
Tree's photosynthetic organs
- powderFine dry particles
- natural dyePlant-derived fabric tint
- cultivationFostering growth through care
- harvestGathering mature crops
grinding · paste · essential oil · eucalyptus · lemon · sugar · organic · plant-based
design
Purposeful creative planning
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- intricateElaborately detailed, many parts
- motifsRecurring thematic elements
freehand · cone · paste · application · stencil · artist · body art · temporary · drawing · mandala
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
- brideWoman getting married
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- trousseauBride's gathered possessions
ritual · auspicious · tradition · hands · feet · bridal party · celebration · elaborate · ornate · wedding night
South Asian
From the subcontinent
African · tradition · festival · Eid · Diwali · celebration · auspicious · blessing · good luck · prosperity
leaves
Tree's photosynthetic organs
- powderFine dry particles
- natural dyePlant-derived fabric tint
- cultivationFostering growth through care
harvest · grinding · paste · essential oil · eucalyptus · lemon · sugar · organic · plant-based · dried leaves
stain
Lasting surface discoloration
reddish · fade · aftercare · moisturize · warmth · oxidation · natural · safe · allergies · patch test
mehenditattoo
Permanent dermal design
scarification · branding · permanent makeup · microblading · tattooing