MEHENDI ARTISTS FROM JAIPUR

Mehendi is the application of henna as a temporary form of skin decoration in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh as well as by expatriate communities from those countries. The word mehendi is derived from the Sanskrit word mendhik?. Staining oneself with mehendi is Vedic customs, intended to be a symbolic representation of the outer and the inner sun. Vedic customs are centered on the idea of “awakening the inner light”.
Mehendi decorations became fashionable in the West in the late 1990s, where they are sometimes called henna tattoos. Henna is typically applied during special occasions like weddings and Muslim festivals such as Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha. Similarly in Hindu festivals like Karva Chauth, Diwali, Bhaidooj and Teej. In some Hindu festivals, many women have Henna applied to their hands and feet. It is usually drawn on the palms and feet, where the design will be clearest because the skin on these surfaces naturally contains less of the pigment, melanin. Henna was originally used as a form of decoration mainly for brides.
In the modern age, usually people buy readymade Henna cones, which are ready to use and make painting easy. However, in rural areas in India, women grind fresh henna leaves on grinding stone with added oil, which though not as refined as professionally prepared henna cones, brings much darker colors.
Mehendi is an ancient Indian Body Art. It is used in creating intricate ethnic or contemporary designs and exotic patterns on various parts of the body, though traditionally applied to the hands and feet of women preparing for special ceremonies.
Once thought only for women, men are finding it a nice alternative to permanent tattoos. But now both men and women enjoy the “temporary tattoo”. The process of applying henna in this manner is called ‘Mehendi', an ancient ritual and art form dating back 5,000 years and is considered good luck in India, Middle East and North Africa. No Indian wedding is ever complete without the mehendi, whichever part of the country the bride may be from, her hands are adorned with the lovely red hue of the mehendi.
The growing passion among women for mehendi has had many homemakers taking interest in the art and gaining expertise in it so that they make a decent earning out of it. Several homemakers earn in the range of Rs 8,000-10,000 per month and their income more than doubles during wedding and festival seasons. These homemakers are also known as Mehendi Artists.
These homemakers have mastered the art through their relatives and friends, attending formal mehendi classes and referring to various design books. Mehendi experts are booming in business as they charge highly for applying mehendi, which is slowly becoming a specialized job in many regions. They have also opened mehendi parlors in various places and their clients are people who are getting married or attending a wedding and the likes. Mehendi is also a style statement. This is the precise reason why every Indian girl, traditional or modern cannot do away with this ritual or mehendi. From birthdays to anniversaries, from college function to festival time, mehendi is a big hit. Women of all age groups opt for the decoration on their palms not only during wedding time but any significant occasion. If you enjoy working with henna and you enjoy working with people, the henna body art business can be a satisfying way to make money. Like any business, the henna body art business is not without risk. You must create a business plan that will help you start your business with the least amount of risk and sacrifice. You need to be flexible and willing to change your plan if something is not working. You have to maintain a good public relationship so that mouth publicity alone can make your business a hit.
It is common to see women applying mehendi during wedding ceremonies and festivities. However, with the introduction of newer designs like the Arabic and Indo-Arabic style, and the availability of professional mehendi designers offering their services, college and working women no longer wait for an occasion to flaunt intricate mehendi designs on their delicate palms and feet.
Some professional artists earn up to Rs 2 lakh per annum, while some other homemakers pursue it as a part-time hobby. For bridal mehendi they charge up to Rs 3,000 per customer and often offer the services at the bride's residence.
Tourists around the globe, especially come to India just to experience its rich customs, culture and traditions. Today, Mehendi art has not escaped from the catching eyes of tourist who has developed keen interest in this myriad tradition of applying mehendi. Especially the various mehendi patterns and designs and the lasting impact allure our international tourist. Experience the magic of natural herb of Henna that will bring good luck on your way.