Henna Designs

The art form of henna or mehndi significantly varies from region to region. Varying designs have a different meaning for members of each culture, such as good health, fertility, wisdom, protection and spiritual enlightenment. Various shades of Henna are procured by mixing its paste with the leaves and fruit of other plants, such as indigo, tea, coffee, cloves and lemon. When used in decorative body art, sugar and oil are also added to the mixture to strengthen the color and longevity of design.