Mehendi is basically henna tattoos done Indian style. It is a temporary form of skin decoration that is used during special occasions like weddings and festivals. It is very popular for a bride to have it applied before her wedding.
Once the henna is applied, it needs to dry for 3 hours. Then it crumbles off and you're left with a tattoo. It continues to darken for 2-3 days and last about 2 weeks.
We just did it for fun!
Paige has one artist on each hand
A closer look
The designs were peacocks, feathers, flowers, lattice, etc.
Palms and wrists complete
This is what the tops looked like.
Can you imagine what it was like for her to keep it smudge free for three hours?
I only had my feet done.
All the women had their feet done
Eric had a little something done too. He originally wanted a cobra snake but his request got lost in translation and he ended up with a flower on his right arm. We quickly wiped it off but it still appeared the next day. Luckily his shirt sleeve covered it. So we told the artist to do something "manly" on his left arm and this is what he got.
However, in India, this isn't considered a negative symbol
That looks so cool! I bet it is relaxing having someone paint on your hands or feet. But not to sit still for three hours afterwards! So neat.
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