Indian drawings of henna on the hands, which are called Mendi or Mehendi, appeared more than five thousand years ago. By the way, these drawings are applied not only on the hands, but also on the back, face or ankle joint of the foot. Such unusual and at the same time amazing paintings have many meanings. According to the legend, female drawings of henna on the hands symbolize the marital status of the girl and serve as a kind of charms and talismans. Each figure is responsible for a certain quality, which the girl will receive after marriage. Luck, wealth, love, family fidelity - that's what Indian women believe, applying henna drawings to their bodies.
Ornaments of hands with drawings of henna
Gradually Mendi began to be used in other cultures and religions. However, for each people the manner of drawing henna drawings on hands had its own meaning and carried its symbolic meaning. For example, lace drawings are more common in India, while Islamic countries prefer the image of the plant world on the body. In addition, countries that worship Allah also invest in mendi and a healthy meaning for women. The fact is that the drawings are applied with a natural dye, and also do not change the structure of the skin and body of a woman, which can not be said about tattoos. Therefore, the temporary drawing of henna not only magically protects the girl, but also decorates her.
Today Indian drawings of henna on hands became popular in European countries. However, this art does not carry a special meaning here. Basically, this body painting is done for beauty. For the first time, Mendies were demonstrated by show business celebrities. Later such drawings on the hands became available for ordinary girls.
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