subject: Why Maui Mehndi Art Is So Popular For Maui Weddings [print this page] Mehndi Maui art, or henna tattoo art, has sprung up all over the place, mostly due to the fact that Maui is a destination wedding location, and Mehndi is a traditional part of the wedding attire for many ancient nationalities and religions.
Henna is a plant that produces an orange, to red/brown dye, and produces a natural temporary tattoo stain on the skin. Henna dye has been used to adorn the human body and hair since the Bronze Age. In fact, there is mention of Henna dye in Indian courts since 400 CE. Henna was applied to the bodies of a bride and groom on their wedding nights, for just about every nationality where henna grew. Devotees of henna application included Jewish people, Muslims, Hindus, Christians and Zoroastrians (and many others). Henna application was practiced around the ancient world from Rome, to Spain, Morocco and Egypt. The application of Henna was regarded as having a blessing, and has been applied for beauty, luck and joy.
The art of applying henna to the body is known mostly as mehndi, or henna temporary tattoo art. Henna creates a temporary tattoo, and stains best on the hands and feet, as our skin is most thin here. Henna tattoos can last anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks, depending on the henna's strength and the skin type. Spraying the just finished mehndi peice with lemon water, can help prolong staining time, allowing the tattoo to set in with longer lasting color.
Mehndi, or henna tattoo art has sprung up all over the island of Maui, so this is a great place to find an experienced mehndi artist for you Maui weddings and events. Most Maui wedding coordinators can assist you in finding a mehndi artist, or you can always go online to do your own research. People from all over the world love the Hawaiiana inspired temporary tattoo icons, like turtles, local flowers, and Polynesian tribal themes. And of course, it is always fun to get a temporary tattoo towards the end of your Maui vacation, so as to fool you friends and family back home!
by: Benjamin Charles
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