Thursday, May 21, 2009

Tatted up

Mehendi is an ancient Indian body art. The intricate designs are shown in the picture below. These henna, or Mehendi tattoos are done at special rituals and ceremonies, especially weddings. Before weddings women get their hands and feet covered with these designs. The art of Mehendi dates back about 5,000 years ago. It is considered good luck in India, the Middle East, and North Africa.

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