Posts Tagged ‘Henna Tattoos’
Henna Tattoos – A Temporary Creation
March 29, 2009 – 3:03 pm -
The henna plant is thought to come from Egypt where it was called Egyptian Privet. Later henna was brought to India as a state gift from the Egyptians. Queen Mumtaz who ruled in the 1600′s was the first Indian queen to be decorated with henna tattoos. Today, it is common to find artists practicing their henna crafts outside the Taj Mahal, which was built to honor Queen Mumtaz. Traces of henna have been found on mummies from 1200 BC. It is also known that Pharoahs hands and feet were first dipped in henna prior to mummification.
Traditionally, henna and the Mehndi artform is an important part of wedding ceremonies. The hands and feet of the bride are decorated by professional henna artists, called Hannayas or Naqashas in Morocco. The beautiful henna tattoos designs cover her hands and feet in a lacy manner.
It is common belief that henna brings good luck. Ornamenting the bride’s hands and feet with henna is believed to bring love, health, prosperity, safety in childbirth, protection from harmful spirits and assure happiness in death as well.
Henna tattooing is the hottest trend to come from the East. Its popularity has exploded in the last couple of years in New York city, and is fast becoming the most sought after, fascinating beauty creations in North America.
Many celebrities have been proud to show their henna tattoos in public, on the big screen, and in music videos.
It is now being used to create stunning Tribal art tattoos, quite often in cases where people would like a permanent tattoo but aren’t sure if it would suit. The beauty of Henna Tattoos done with a Henna Pen is that it will be gone in 10 days if you decide it’s not for you.
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Henna Tattoos – A Creation of Beauty
March 29, 2009 – 12:37 pm -
Designs of Henna Tattoos
Many people desire a tattoo but are uncertain as to whether or not they want their body decorated permanently or they do not want to undergo the pain that comes with tattoo machines. Henna tattoos are a great alternative to the more mainstream tattooing and they are not permanent. This ancient art form has become much more mainstream thanks to a revival in Indian and Asian influenced designs.
One of the benefits of using Henna is that it is a natural product. As such there is a great leeway for experimentation in design. Traditional designs do not have to be used and there are many kits available that include design patterns. Tattoo removal is simply the skin replenishing the cells and forcing the dye out of the body. There are tattoo studios that do offer permanent designs that resemble the henna tattoo. These tattoos are put into place with the typical tattoo machines but use a red dye that will remain permanent.
A note of caution concerning henna is the use of a product labeled as “black henna” or an indigo. The natural does not come in dark shades. The dark colors are actually made by combining henna with a chemical. There can be very harsh side effects such as skin blistering. As with any product, even a natural one, there can be allergic reactions. This is particularly true if the individual has a rare genetic condition called a G6PD deficiency. In large doses the dye molecule in henna can be fatal. If it is unknown whether or not getting a henna tattoo will cause an allergic reaction, it is best to do a small skin test.
Properly applied henna tattoos are a creation of great beauty and intricacy. The delicate lines and swirls have long been a fascination upon the female’s skin. Thanks to more and more celebrities embracing Eastern culture, the influence of henna tattoos have reached far into Western ideas and images of exotic beauty and continues to enjoy a rise in popularity.
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