SHAADI SEASON 101: DID YOU KNOW THERE ARE 8 HENNA ‘CUISINES’?

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Henna, also referred to as mehndi in the Indian subcontinent is a type of body art. Derived some 9000 years ago from crushing the leaves of a henna plant, it is generally used by women across the subcontinent to decorate their arms and feet on festive occasions such as Eid which is a religious holiday or weddings. Over the centuries, much like all else, henna art and design has evolved. As a result of globalisation mehndi has largely seeped into the western world, with Americans labelling it to be a ‘temporary tattoo’ and adding their own twist to traditional designs.