What is henna tattoo ?

henna tattoo, also known as mehndi, is a special kind of tattoo. It originated in India, is an ancient art of body decoration, in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and other regions are more prevalent. Earlier it was used by women for social and religious ceremonies, but later it was also practiced by men. henna tattoo, with its intricate textures, is mainly used to decorate the bride before the marriage ceremony. It is also used for the groom in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sudan. In Arabic and Persian speaking regions, this tattoo can be used for various special occasions such as 7 months of pregnancy, after delivery, weddings, engagements, etc. henna tattoo became prevalent in the 1990s. This type of tattoo is mostly used on the hands and feet because there is more keratin on the skin in these areas, and the coloring agent is able to stay longer (but disappears within a few weeks, or at most a few months). The dye is generally used to color the skin, so henna tattoo being called a tattoo isn't quite accurate, as tattoos are generally permanent.

The owner can refer to the following websites:

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2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henna

3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehndi