Mehndi art lesson

1. MEHNDI

2. WHAT IS MEHNDI?
Mehndi is the application of henna as a temporary form of skin decoration in
India

3. WHY DO THEY DO IT?
Mehndi is a ceremonial art form which originated in ancient India. Intricate
patterns of mehndi are typically applied to brides before wedding ceremonies.

4. HOW DO THEY DO IT?
Henna paste is usually applied on the skin using a plastic cone or a paint
brush, but sometimes a small metal-tipped jacquard bottle used for silk
painting (a jac bottle) is used.

5. DO THE DESIGNS MEAN
ANYTHING?
Traditional mehndi designs draw the sun on the palm, which in this way
represents the mind.

11. SOME DESIGNS

12. WHAT WE ARE GOING TO DO:

13. STUDENT EXAMPLE