Mehndi
is the traditional art
of adorning the hands
and feet with a paste
made from the ground
leaves of the henna
plant. Henna is a small
shrub called hawsonia
inermis, and is also
know as Henne, Al-Khanna,
Al-henna, Jamaica Mignonette,
Mendee, Egyptian Privet,
and Smooth Lawsonia.It
grows in hot climates
and is found in India,
Pakistan, Malaysia,
Persia, Syria, Egypt,
Morocco, Sudan Asian
and Middle Eastern countries
Various shades are obtainable
by mixing with the leaves
of other plants, such
as indigo.Tea,
coffee, cloves, tamarind,
lemon, sugar, and various
oils are also used to
enhance the colour and
longevity of design. |
