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Mehndi has broken free of the traditional wedding,Eid
days and is being applied for a Valentine’s
Day bash , a formal party or even an evening at a disco.
In its new avatar, mehndi has been elevated to the status
of body art and a fashion accessory for the fashion-conscious
youngsters.
In recent popular culture, mehndi has enjoyed a renewal.
Western musicians and Hollywood personalities have adopted
and altered the tradition so that mehndi as a temporary,
pain-free body ornamentation alternative to tattooing
is now the hottest new trend among women and men.
As the trend grows in popularity, so grows the
list of personalities that have been seen sporting mehndi
patterns. Actress Demi Moore was among the first celebrities
to be seen wearing mehndi. From Madonna and Naomi Campbell to
Drew Barrymore the list of famous names smitten with mehndi
magic is ever increasing.
the delicate and intricate Rajasthani mehndi designs have
been a traditional favourite but it is the bold and thicker
strokes of Arabic mehndi designs which are in consonance
with the aspirations of the bold Y2K generation.
Tiny crystal granules are also used to embellish henna
designs giving a rich effect.
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