H is for...Henna
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
I know I'm a day behind with the posts. No worries, I'll be all caught up by Sunday.
Henna is actually a plant with different uses. The most popular uses here in AD are temporary tattoo and hair coloring. The most popular areas where women get henna are the feet and hands/arms. They get intricate tattoos that sometimes cover both the top and sole of the foot or a design that starts at the hand and continues on up the arm. I've seen some beautiful henna designs as well as hair color.
From what I hear, henna is very popular with brides here. They get an intricate design, where the artist hides his/her name within the design. During the wedding night, the new husband tries to find the name. Interesting, right? Makes for an interesting wedding night. ;)
I've been thinking about getting henna, especially when my time comes to walk the aisle. I've seen gorgeous henna design that sparkles. I'm thinking that's what I'll be getting when I get married.
And now for more Arabic vocabulary...
hatha - this
7 comments:
I've always thought that henna was beautiful...and it really does work well as a natural hair dye. Great post!
Thanks, Mel! Yes it does work well. I've seen students with henna in their hair...gorgeous!
i love that white for the bride! whenever i see it, it looks so beautiful and intricate! the big question, does it hurt??
nice to meet you =)
Nice to meet you too, Tara! I love the white. If I decide to do it, that's what I'm getting. And no it doesn't hurt. I haven't had it, but I know it's not like regular tattoos. Some of my female students (I teach 3 & 4 year olds) wear it on their hands & arms.
Wow, that's pretty cool. Especially all the color options.
love that design.
nice to meet you.
A to Zer!
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Andrew, the designs I've seen are pretty cool! Very intricate.
Rena, nice to meet you too!
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