Is henna hand-painted in India? What are the characteristics?

Hand-painted henna (also known as Manheidi) is a native Indian culture. It is an ancient folk art in India, mainly painted on the bride's hands. According to textual research, this kind of hand-painted art named "Manheidi" can be traced back to 5000 years ago in India, but some experts believe that it was introduced to India in the12nd century with the prosperity of Arabic culture and Mughal dynasty.

Some brides used hand-painting as an excuse to avoid housework in the following days. When she went back to visit her family ten days later, her mother was relieved to see that her daughter's hand painting had not faded.

2. Pattern characteristics

The bride's hand-painted patterns are also very particular. Many flowers represent the blessing to the bride's "many children and many blessings" Peacock and lotus are the national birds and flowers of India, symbolizing beauty and wealth. An elephant with a upturned nose represents family prosperity and good luck.

Sometimes naughty brides and girlfriends will turn hand-painted into games. They hide the groom's name in the bride's hand-painted patterns, and only when they find their own names in these patterns can the groom start a sweet wedding night.

3. Pigment

The paint used for hand painting comes from a northern plant called Hannah. People pick the leaves and buds of this shrub and grind them into very fine paste, which has become an important painting material for hand-painted artists.

Beautiful and exquisite, the bride's beautiful clothes are brightly printed and full of blessings.