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Often symbols of fertility and love such as peacocks and hearts will be incorporated into the design. The new couples initials are sometimes hidden among the patterns, and on the wedding night the groom will search the bride’s body for their initials.
Certain customs hold that when the new bride moves into her husband’s home she will do no housework while her mehndi is visible. Once the mehndi has faded she will begin to care for her new family.
The function of mehndi in wedding rituals extends far beyond beauty and socializing. It is associated with a girls entrance into womanhood at marriage. A relationship exists between mehndi, hymenal blood, and the menstrual cycle. This is due in part, to the color of the dye and its average duration of one week.
Traditionally, only married women practice this art. A woman will practice and use mehndi until the death of her husband, at which point it’s often given up entirely.
Henna is a plant which grows in hot, dry regions like the Middle East and Northern Africa. The leaves are dried and pulverized into a powder. The powder is the main ingredient used to create the paste needed for henna tattoos. Henna paste stains skin just as a wet teabag stains a white tablecloth. Artists apply henna paste in patterns on people’s skin, and that will leave a temporary stain when the paste falls off. The henna stain will be orange when the paste comes off, and that stain will darken to a dark brick red or brown color in 48 hours.
Henna is considered to be one of the oldest cosmetics in the world, and has been used on skin, nails and hair for centuries. Its uses have been documented as far back as 9,000 years ago, having been utilized by several cultures including: India, Egypt, Africa, Sumeria, the Middle East, and along the Mediterranean. It originated as a form of celebrating victory and fertility by ancient peoples; it was also used in the mummification process by the ancient Egyptians. Henna was used by notable and illustrious historical figures including: Queen of Sheba, Nefertiti, Fatima, and Cleopatra.
henna tattoo artist catherine cartwright-jones
Catherine Cartwright-Jones
Catherine Cartwright-Jones: Regarded by many people as the world's leading authority on the history, traditions, chemistry and techniques of henna. She is pursuing a PhD in the history and traditions of henna, and lectures on the subject at schools, conferences, and colleges in the US and abroad. She has authored many publications on henna. She is also a henna artist, and has 14 years of professional henna experience, in addition to more than 30 years experience as a professional illustrator.
International Certification for Henna Artists (ICNHA) – “A volunteer peer assessment for Henna Artists. The objective of this examination is to test and certify a henna artist’s understanding of the fundamental principles of henna, skin, hygiene, safety, culture and traditions. If an artist knows these principles, the artist can more effectively serve a diverse clientele safely, effectively, and sensitively.” (ICNHA website)
Henna Arts International (HAI) – “Henna Arts International is a service organization of henna and mehndi artists, both professionals and enthusiasts. It is dedicated to positive promotion of this ancient art form in the modern world, disseminating reliable information on the subject, and addressing the needs and concerns of both its members and the henna/mehndi consumer.” (HAI website)
Henna Tribe – Serves as an “online community, informational resource, and professional network for anyone interested in the ancient art of applying henna to skin…[and] seek to create an egalitarian community where diverse henna artists and enthusiasts treat each other with professionalism and the respect we believe all human beings deserve.” (Henna Tribe website)

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