Mehendi Designs

Mehndi has a very special place in our hearts because of its simplicity and unique nature. A simple mehndi design can be achieved by using a cone that can be held like a pen to draw designs we like, but what many don’t know is that decades ago applying mehndi was a different story. In the olden times, the fresh leaves of mehndi were ground by women and applied freshly on the hands of a new or to be a bride because of its staining properties and auspicious nature.

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