Mehndi Design For Hands

Mehndi application is a tradition in many countries in Asia and Africa. However, this tradition is becoming more of a trend nowadays because it is very beautiful yet painless. Mehndi is derived from the leaves of the ‘henna’ plant.The tradition of mehndi application originated more than 500 years ago in South East Asia, India and Pakistan. Weddings and religious functions are considered incomplete without mehndi application. This art has gained a lot of popularity through the internet and now people from all over the world take interest in this creative body art.One can choose from a variety of different mehndi designs available for download from the internet. These patterns can be used as a guide while applying the mehndi, or easier still, they can be transferred to the hand directly using carbon paper. For beginners, using pre-fabricated stencils of mehndi designs is also a good option.After making a choice from the wide array of mehndi designs, the next step is to practice the designs. If one is an amateur, practicing the design on a paper first may be helpful. Mehndi application is all about creativity and practice. After a few designs, innovative patterns will automatically flow in your mind.There are four main types of mehndi designs to select from. The Indian style includes the feature of fingertips being covered fully in henna. Pakistani patterns are more intricate, complex and time consuming. African designs comprise geometrical figures and dots while the Arabic designs have medium sized motifs of flowers, leaves and vines.