Mehandi Art- Henna Services

Procedure to Apply Mehandi
In the recent years Mehandi paste was usually applied on the skin by using match sticks, but in the modern era match sticks are replaced by the plastic cone or a paint brush. Once all the items are ready, than a fantasy of delightful patterns are created.Factroid.
The use of Rajasthan's Mehandi decoration ruled the fashion market of the world, from late 1990s the art of mehandi achieved great heights and was more popularly known as "Henna Tattoos".
Thus, the painted area is then wrapped with the tissue, plastic, or medical tape to lock in the body heat, so that it can create more intense colour on the skin. The wrap is worn overnight and then removed in the next morning. Which when washed, leaves a rich reddish brown colour on the surface of skin and can last somewhere from one to three weeks, depending on the quality of the paste.

The Patterns and Designs
Although there are large variety of patterns, the one called chowk- literally meaning a courtyard, is amongst the most popular with the womenfolk. There are different forms of designs and patterns used at the time of various festive occasions.

Thus, there is a specific design of chowk for the Gangaur - dance festival, another for the Teej, and yet another for Holi and other festivals. Amongst other favorites are chopper design, representation of a game, played by throwing dice and is symbolic of conjugal love.
Pankhi or Beejani, yet another fabulous pattern, meaning a hand-fan, a typical design for the summers and not to forget the famous lahriya pattern, which literally means a wave or a ripple, it is the most popular pattern in the rainy seasons.

In Rajasthan, which is a home to myriad occasions and colourful event, Mehandi has a great significance and respect quite linked to spacious occasions like Karva Chauth, Raksha Bandhan, Weddings, Teej and all other related occasions.