Our middle daughter is engaged to a young man of the Hindu faith. His family hosted an engagement blessing for the couple. This is a close up of the detail work in the mehndi done on her hands the evening before the event. It is done with henna and lasts a few weeks. The darkness of the final ink is determined by one's own body temperature.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
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Our middle daughter is engaged to a young man of the Hindu faith. His family hosted an engagement blessing for the couple. This is a close up of the detail work in the mehndi done on her hands the evening before the event. It is done with henna and lasts a few weeks. The darkness of the final ink is determined by one's own body temperature.
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This is complex on many levels! Congratulations to the young couple. I wish them many happy and fulfilling years together.
ReplyDeleteYour detail shot is great - it would be lovely to see more of the blessing event.
~Julie
Really makes you wonder at how people become so talented.Great Image.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting...that is soooo cool! That design is so elaborate, awesome!
ReplyDeleteI saw a TV special on this custom. The artistic work is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI do want to see more of this event also. The colors in this image are very beautiful and they draw your eye into the story.
ReplyDeleteThis art work is amazing! The person who did this is truly talented. I'd love to see more as well.
ReplyDeleteA lovely work that exemplifies the beauty of this custom.
ReplyDeleteReally intricate pattern. Great image.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have more images of the upcoming festivities. These are just a taste!
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