Applying decorative henna
Mehendi is the art of painting henna on skin to leave a temporary tattoo A paste is squeezed out onto the skin and left for as long as possible before washing off Here the paste is freshly applied and the longer it is left on the deeper the colour on the skin becomes Patterns are available to follow but here the woman applying the henna is just using her own ideas and experience Traditionally it is used at times of celebration such as a wedding for both the bride and the guests
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