Mehndi is an ancient art of using Henna to create a temporary stain, or tattoo on the body.

Henna has been used to decorate the human body since the Bronze Age. In India, Mehndi is a traditional part of a brides wedding attire. Henna is actually a flowering plant that produces a natural red/orange stain. Because Henna dye is so natural, it is safe for all ages and skin types!

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Mehndi Is An Ancient body Art Using Henna Stain/Dye.

In fact, there is mention of Henna dye in Indian courts since around 400 CE. Henna was also used around the world in ancient times, from Rome, to Spain, Morocco and Egypt. The "Night of the Henna" was celebrated by most indigenous peoples in the areas where henna grew naturally including the Jewish people, Muslims, Hindus, Christians and Zoroastrians, among many others, all celebrated marriages by adorning the bride, and often the groom, with henna. Henna was regarded as having a blessings, and was applied for luck, joy and beauty