Mehendi: sketches, the process of drawing a picture, the meaning of symbols

Since time immemorial, people have applied all kinds of patterns to their skin. Coloring the body of henna was practiced in Greece, Mesopotamia, India, Babylon, Rome and Assyria. In addition to the decorative function, such patterns acted as an amulet. It was believed that they protect people from harm.

Advantages of the picture made with henna

It should be noted that mehendi, whose sketches are now in front of you, do absolutely no harm to the body and surpass the permanent tattoos in many ways. Think about yourself, do you need a drawing, which then will be very difficult to get rid of? Moreover, it is very painful to apply a permanent tattoo, in addition, it harms health. Think about how it will look in a couple of years? Of course, she will become pale, lose sight, and you will probably regret that you did it. Then you'll spend a lot of nerves and money on drawing a picture. And with mehendi, you will not have such problems. They look very nice and elegant, the surrounding people will admire these magnificent patterns. Not surprisingly, many young people prefer this kind of temporary tattoos. Recognize: pictures of mehendi, sketches for sure you like. If you have a rich imagination, you can add a pattern of rhinestones or a brilliant lacquer.

How long does the mehendi last?

The picture from henna is stored on the skin from 7 to 14 days, that is, he certainly will not have time to get bored. And after this time, you can apply a new pattern or update the old one. If you want to erase such a tattoo, use an unstable brush and soap solution for this.

How to make a paste from henna

• Bring to a boil 0.5 liters of water.
• Add in it two small spoons of tea or ground coffee.
• Keep the water on a small fire for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
• Take a small strainer (you can also use a regular nylon stocking) and sift through it 40 grams of henna. Just do not take the powder used to paint the hair. It is produced from another part of the plant.
• Pour the water into henna powder, stir. The resulting composition in density should be similar to sugar icing. If you want mehendi, photos, sketches which are very elegant, was bright, add lemon juice to the mixture.
• Let the finished staff stand for several hours.

How to apply a pattern with a seal?

• Determine in which part of the body you would like to see mehendi, whose sketches, by the way, can help you in drawing a picture.
• Spread the stencil with the mixture.
• Press it against the skin.
• Hold the seal in this position for a while.
• Remove it and wash it with soap solution.

The final stage of imposing mehendi

• Within an hour you need to be in a warm place, so that the picture is dry. It is not forbidden to dry it with an infrared lamp.
• To make the pattern beautiful and bright, combine sugar and lemon juice in a 1: 2 ratio, then apply this solution to the picture. Do not smear it on imprudence!
• Treat the skin with vegetable oil to make it soft. You can also use sesame or almond - it will help make the drawing bright and shiny.
• Treat mehendi with hairspray - this is necessary to fix the pattern.

What is the purpose of applying the patterns of henna to the skin?

This is why the mehendi serve, the sketches of which are distinguished by their extraordinary beauty:

• To decorate the body;
• For protection from otherworldly entities and the evil eye;
• To protect the skin from the scorching sun;
• For the purpose of disinfection;
• To perform all kinds of rituals;
• For carrying out of holidays.

What do the Mehendi symbols mean?

• Flowers - a good mood, joy.
• Liana - the ability to stand on one's own, stubbornness.
• Fruit - infinity, eternal life, happiness.
• Water flower - there are many interpretations, but the main ones are joy and life.
• The shell is a guard from sorrows and misfortunes.
• Fish - attraction, love.
• Seeds (points) - birth, life, fertility.
• The whip is a token of self-worth, the ability to control oneself.
• Oval - mehendi in the form of this geometric figure means integrity.

So, you now know what Mehendi is, how to prepare a mixture for patterning, which means different symbols. Perhaps you are already thinking about decorating your skin with this pattern, because it's very beautiful and elegant. Also, you saw sketches of tattoo mehendi, which, probably, pushed you to some ideas about your future pattern.