mehndi
Bridal skin decoration
Mehndi is the art of applying henna paste to the skin in intricate decorative patterns, or the designs themselves.
The practice is traditional in South Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African cultures, particularly for weddings and festivals.
The reddish-brown stain typically lasts one to three weeks: The bride's hands were covered in elaborate mehndi.
Plant-derived body dye
- pasteThick sticky substance
- intricateElaborately detailed, many parts
- paisleyCurved teardrop textile motif
- floralOf or like blooms
arabesque · mandala · motif · pattern · symmetry · filigree · lacework · scrollwork
Gripping limbs' extremities
skin · temporary · adornment · wrists · ankles · back · stain · reddish-brown
Marriage rite and feast
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- brideWoman getting married
- bridesmaidsFemale wedding attendants
- festivitiesCelebratory events and activities
auspicious · joyous · colorful · music · dance · bangles · jewelry · saris
henna
Plant-derived body dye
- pasteThick sticky substance
- intricateElaborately detailed, many parts
- paisleyCurved teardrop textile motif
floral · arabesque · mandala · motif · pattern · symmetry · filigree · lacework · scrollwork · swirls
hands
Gripping limbs' extremities
arms · skin · temporary · adornment · wrists · ankles · back · stain · reddish-brown · fading
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- brideWoman getting married
- bridesmaidsFemale wedding attendants
festivities · auspicious · joyous · colorful · music · dance · bangles · jewelry · saris · attire
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
Indian · Pakistani · Moroccan · Sudanese · Arabian · symbolism · blessing · fertility · prosperity · love
leaves
Tree's photosynthetic organs
powder · natural · dye · pigment · lemon · sugar · organic · harvest · dried · sifted
- IndiaDelhi, Ganges, Mumbai, Taj Mahal, Punjab
- Indian cultureHinduism, Diwali, sari, Holi, saree
- South AsiaIndia, Indian states, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Hindustan
- World ArtsAfrican art, Asian art, European art, Indian art, Japanese art
- Asian customsbowing, chopsticks, tea ceremony, red envelopes, filial piety
- body customsgrooming, body modification, body art, tattooing, piercing
mehnditattoo
Permanent dermal design
permanent ink · tattooing · scarification · branding · permanent makeup