Oh well, I am going to attend this kind of marriage too in a matter of some days, you know it's a weddings season now a days but this time, wedding is of far relatives so I will just attend Mehndi.Quote:
Originally Posted by Madhuri
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Oh well, I am going to attend this kind of marriage too in a matter of some days, you know it's a weddings season now a days but this time, wedding is of far relatives so I will just attend Mehndi.Quote:
Originally Posted by Madhuri
Pensy what is mehendi???"
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Originally Posted by Pensive
Oh Really!!! I like Mehndi too, on every possible occasion I try and paint my hands with different designs. I like its fragrance. And you know, usually what people say here, if your mehndi comes out to be of a very deep shade, it means your husband loves you a lot. ;)
Enjoy!!!
Ahhh henna!
Actually do either of you know how to mix it up properly? I bought some about 9 months a go and havent used it except once becasue it turned into such a disaster the first time.
You got it. Henna.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nightshade
Well I have usually taken professional help, and they never tell their trade secret. But so far as what I could get from their way, I can tell you that they mix it in water and put it in a cone shaped item (cone made of thick plastic), they slightly cut the tip (the cut is very small), so that the mehndi paste can flow out smoothly. Before making any designs they put mehndi oil on your palms, and that is what they say results in the deep colour. After the design has been made, I put a mixture of lemon juice and sugar on it, so that it doesnt fall off when dry and if put for long (usually overnight) it results in a nice shade.
Maybe Pensive can help us know some of her methods.
What Pensive mentioned as Mehndi, is also (or so I guess) an occasion before marriage and putting henna is one of the events for that day, there is singing and dancing and good food involved, and a whole lot of other ceremonies on that day. This is an event that I have seen in Hindu and Muslim marriages, some call it Mehndi, some call it Sangeet.
well yeah we sort of do that in egypt at the henna party having said that my cousin refused to have henna put on her and when she was forced she put a single dot in the middle of her hand.
plastic huh? thats the secret I guess I as trying to do it with bags and paper and it just kept going wrong
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Oh my Goodness, that's strange, how much different countries cultures resembles each other. Oh well, Mehndi is the name given to the function in which henna is put on the hands of the bride and her cousins and close friends. Like Night's cousin, I was the only one who refused to have it on her hand and then my cousin (whose marriage it was) became angry with it so I also put a very small dot on my finger. Otherwise there were lots of good designs but I am allergic to make-up and putting henna. I just like to see other people's designs.
And yes Madhuri, here too, it is said that the more dark the colour of henna is, the more it shows the love of husband. Funny, lol.
Where am I from this interesting topic! Attending marriages lol
I thought henna was used in hands in the past, it was kinda custom then but now I rarely see it on the palms pf women. I'm not in favor of the henna and I do not understand why some people still insist on it, it has a real fragrance though. Do you know that it can be put on the hair? It makes it shiny .My hairdresser once suggested to color my hair with it, it's more natural she says but you can not put it if you already have a synthetical coloring. The latter really damages the hair.
Madhuri, does the Indian weddings that we see in Bollyood movies resemble those in reality?? 1st time I saw an Indian movie I was like hell why it is so hard to reach the end!! They are very very long and most of the events are singing and dancing in the moor! Sharo khan is interesting and has a light soul, I like to see his movies.
Ahh JUst a minate Miss T you live in KSA I think, right??
I used to see it on peoples hands all the time ( well ok for special occasions like eid and weddings) not 10 years ago.
The problem with coloring your hair with henna is if you do it yourself you end up staining at least one towel but lots of other things if you are not careful. My sister did it once but the coclur wasnt quite right and it ended up dulling her hair colour.
I seem to be living in the past it seems, coz I like putting henna on my hands. There are many people who consider it a thing of the past, but here you would find that number very small. And all the brides like the elaborate designs (atleast I have not seen one who doesnt), theirs is supposed to be the most beautiful (on hands and feet).Quote:
Originally Posted by miss tenderness
Henna is also used as a conditioner and as a natural dye here all the time. But yes it does damage the hair if used on chemically dyed hair. It is not advisable.
In reality the weddings are very similar (minus the elaborate sets and the oh-so-perfect dancing and singing), that is there, but you would find people singing in all possible notes and people dancing rock n roll steps on songs that require elegant steps (you must see this way of celebration, it is so much fun and hilarious). This is what happens in reality. :lol: I can neither sing nor dance, but I still do all these things (it is not picture perfect, but so much fun). That is the beauty, I can look back and tease my brothers how they danced or my uncles with their belly oscillating faster than them :lol: :banana: and ask the aunts to sing songs in their out of note voices. :lol: The whole idea behind these celebrations is to enjoy and be happy, perfect movements is not the criteria. And the bride dresses up with elaborate costume, jewellery, henna, flowers, showing that she is happy on the most improtant day of her life.Quote:
Originally Posted by miss tenderness
But that is just one type of wedding you might have seen in the movies. It usually reflects the North Indian celebration. You can go East, West and down South you would find all varieties of wedding styles.
Shahrukh Khan is a superstar of Bollywood and has performed in some entertaining movies. Our movies are full of singing and dancing, that is what people enjoy; they love watching the larger than life sets, all the drama, it takes them into the fantasy world.
Oooo your wedding do sound like great fun!!
speaking of weddings my brother recently got married :D :nod:
big fun wedding??
yes, Night. Weddings are so full of life.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nightshade
Indian weddings seem very interesting, I'd love to attend one and see the marvelous dancing and singing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Madhuri