Showing posts with label mehndi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mehndi. Show all posts

Tuesday, 5 August 2014

Latest mehendi Designs in Asia

Latest mehendi Designs in Asia

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Asia is occupied by many races and religions but somehow some aspects of culture are really well-known in this part of the continent. The vast variety of various cultures that reside here is extraordinary. It is something that gives Asia its charm. Amongst the various spectacular things that are present here , the application of mehndi on festivals like Eid, weddings and parties is one such trend here that beats everything.
It is something that I believe adds not only color to the hand but also color to the festival. Many tourists look forward to the application of Henna on their hands while visiting Asia. According to them it gives them a treat.
 Asia is not only famous for the application of henna on hands but also famous for its different and innovative mehndi designs that people from all over the world admire and look forward to. The variety of latest Mehndi designs in Asia is found nowhere but here only.
According to people in this continent, Mehndi is one of the most imperative parts of a woman’s apparel. It doesn’t matter if the women lives in Pakistan, India or Arabia, mehndi counts as an obligation for every special occasion. Be it Eid in the Arabia, Dussehra in India or a wedding occasion in Pakistan, the talk of the day is always different mehndi designs art. Girls and women of all ages look for the best designs and patterns that would make them look the best.
One of my favorite trends is to go on Chand raat that is the night before eid and get some mehndi designs on my hands. It is a trend that adds color to the eid festival.
Not only that but all Asian and Arabic girls mostly search the net for some latest mehandi design in Asia to keep themselves updated and try out new ways of decorating their hands by the application of henna.
Although there was a time when even simple mehndi designs on hands looked ideal. Women would simply color their hands with Henna with no design. Many women would just go and get their hands painted with just plain mehndi. With time things have changed and people now look forward to more ground-breaking and extravagant designs when it comes to application of Mehndi on even simple occasions.
However with the passage of time and mechanization of everything, things have even ameliorated a lot and changes are even seen in mehndi patterns. They are more elaborated and more precise than ever before. And on the top of that, girls and women of all ages look for the patterns that are latest, new and unlike anything. Because, every woman wants to look different, it is very important that they wear attractive 2014 mehndi designs that are nothing less than perfect.
The latest Mehndis designs in Asia are really impressive and creative. The artists have put in a great deal of ideas to make these designs look more attractive to the women. A lot of people prefer mehndi design patterns like Arabic mehndi designs. These are one of my favorite. It consists of big abstracts coupled with flowers of a different kind. The best thing about Arabic mehndi designs is the fact that they leave spaces in between.
This does not make the hand look over loaded with Henna. Since overloaded design pattern usually corresponds to a bridal look. Therefore Arabic mehndi designs are amazing that way .The use the technique less is more.
Also available are some Indian mehndi designs and mehndi applied in different colors is a new thing and really in fashion.
All mehndi designs are famous and intricate as per their traditional value and for the occasion you are wearing it for.
Make sure you pick your mehndi design well before applying it on your hands. Here are some designs that will make you understand the beauty of the latest mehndi designs in Asia.
Trend Of Mehndi Stalls On Eid Ul Fitr Mehndi is considered to be the art for temporary decoration of hands and feet. Mehndi adds attractiveness to a girl’s hands and makes them look more gorgeous. Every age of women love to apply beautiful designs of mehndi on their hands and feet especially on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr.
The preparations and celebrations of Eid would never be considered complete without mehndi and bangles. Mehndi has become a fashion statement. Bangles and mehndi attract women, irrespective of their age. By viewing this craze for mehndi among women, the trend of arranging henna stalls is gaining momentum.
This trend has been gaining popularity for the last few years as women set up their henna stalls before Eid till Chand Raat and offer traditional and attractive mehndi designs to grab the attention of most of the ladies. The mehndi stalls remain open till midnight during the week and planned to remain open till as late as 4 am on Chand Raat.  These stalls give a respectful earning opportunity to large number of experts and organizers. The trend of mehndi stalls at homes and markets has witnessed an increase for the last few years as before it women used to earn through mehndi only in beauty salons.
Mehndi experts bring a number of attractive designs of mehndi to facilitate their customers with the latest fashion. Girls are provided with assortment of different unique mehndi designs to wear through these henna stalls. Females who are always want to look beautiful and conscious about their looks throng these stalls set up at homes, markets and beauty salons.
Mostly stall holders and henna experts have different mehndi designs with them. You have to select the one that goes perfectly on your hand. These stalls not only facilitate mehndi opportunities but also bring festive moments and provide an opportunity for ladies to get together. It has become a way of sharing happiness and joy. There is great hustle and bustle on these stalls.
As the countdown begins for Eid-ul-Fitr, a large number of stalls are witnessed in various markets and majority of women tend to focus on these stalls. These stall not only offer application of mehndi but also many other accessories including bangles, necklaces, earrings, anklets and hair bands. On Eid-ul-Fitr 2013, ladies are equally enthusiastic to buy colorful dazzling bangles for Eid besides other accessories.
Young girls after Iftar throng these stalls and sometimes they are also carrying their Eid dresses with them for buying matching accessories. Young girls are crazy about their Eid preparations. In last few years, innovation can be seen in all fashion accessories. There was a time when glass bangles were prevalent but now innovative designs are available of bangles which are not only unique in their material but also in shape.
One of the benefits of mehndi stalls is that providing mehndi application opportunity is such a relief as beauty salons are overcrowded and charge too heavily as compared on stalls. These stalls are comparatively less expensive and offer all accessories at reasonable prices. The prices of mehndi depend upon the designs and the quality of the products.
Trend Of Mehndi Stalls On Eid Ul Fitr Mehndi is considered to be the art for temporary decoration of hands and feet. Mehndi adds attractiveness to a girl’s hands and makes them look more gorgeous. Every age of women love to apply beautiful designs of mehndi on their hands and feet especially on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr.
The preparations and celebrations of Eid would never be considered complete without mehndi and bangles. Mehndi has become a fashion statement. Bangles and mehndi attract women, irrespective of their age. By viewing this craze for mehndi among women, the trend of arranging henna stalls is gaining momentum. Continue reading…
Comments (0) Posted by Fashion Central on Thursday, August 8th, 2013


‘Mehndi Lagao ge main Sajna kay naam ki’ the symbol of love and happiness, Mehndi is a story of girlish charms, it’s delicately designed intricate patterns are the words that portray her emotions, her tender feelings, and her hidden desires that no one knows. Mehndi is a symbol that shows that a young naive virgin is ready to transform into a temptress for her husband. Mehndi is undoubtedly a trademark of Pakistani weddings.
Wedding season seems to be going in full swing these days. Where fancy dresses, colorful bangles, dholki and traditional geets are considered a must shaadi ingredient, there you cannot deny the seductress charm of hennaed hands, loaded with flirty bangles. The subtle fragrance that those beautifully designed hennaed hands omit feels sweet, innocent and extremely irresistible. Continue reading…
Comments (0) Posted by Saba Arshad on Monday, October 4th, 2010


Mehndi being a part of our rich tradition has its own important and touchy place. Mehndi has been the part of our culture form centuries, but with the passage of time, the ways to use it has changed.
In today’s era, now there are plenty of ways of its utilization, also the new trends and styles of Mehndi give it a fresh boost.  Particularly in Asian countries and in Middle-east, Mehndi is most popular and every region of Asia has its own conventional styles of Mehndi. In our country Pakistan as well, no customary function and occasion, like Wedding, Eid etc, is ever complete without Mehndi.  No matter which part of the country it is but every bride on her wedding day and almost every girl on others marriages and Eid festivals must decorate her hands with the beautiful Mehndi designs. The true colors of Mehndi more purify our culture and enhance the beauty and happiness of the occasion or function.
Mehndi which is actually a dye produced from a tree Lawsonia inermis. The leaves of the tree, when obtained dried and then mixed with boiling water, and then it marks the skin with the lovely hena color.
There are many different types of Mehndi designs,popular in Asia (and in Pakistan too), from all over the world; like Arabic designs, Magalia Styles, baby designs, Indian designs, etc and our very own Pakistani rounded Mehndi design. There are a number of other examples related to Mehndi designs like, the peacock style, which is the national bird if India, an elephant with a raised trunk, which is a symbol of good luck, and the lotus flower. Now at international level its gaining fame because of its use, other than on hands, arms and feet, it can be apply on bellies and on back as well. The beats, Mehndi with colorful tattoo, glitters and other such accessories are in use now-a-days on the Mehndi designs; now the simple colored Mehndi is out of Fashion and Mehndi designs with the glitters touch, in particular, is like & preferable.
So ladies choose your preferred design of Mehndi on this Eid and enjoy the Eid to its fullest.

Monday, 4 August 2014

Chaand Raat Mubarak

Chaand Raat Mubarak

Chaand Raat is a cheerful night for Muslims. Ramadan is a holly and blessed month it is a month of rejoice, scarifies and practice to hold patience. At the end of Ramadan Muslims has blessed with the happy event of Eid. The night before the Eid day called the Chaand Raat, the night of great significance for people. This night the Muslims celebrate their fulfillment of the religious obligation.
There are old and new trends of celebrating Chand Raat. Technology and media has been influencing these religious celebrations all around the globe. Chaand Raat is a time of festivity when people gather in open areas and roofs at the last day of Ramadan to find the new moon, new moon signals the arrival of the Islamic month of Shawwal and the 1st day called the day of Eid. When the moon is sighted, people wish each other greetings of Eid. Women and girls get busy for the preparation of the very day celebrations.

Chand Raat in Pakistan:

Being a Muslim country Pakistan celebrates all the religious events with full pomp and show. In Pakistan Chaand Raat is highly significant for its rejoice and taste of celebration. All Pakistan gets engage for Eid festivities from the Chand Raat. People great each other many perform shukar nawafil and made prayers for peace and prosperity for their country and for their own self.

Old trends of Chaand Raat Celebrations:

A decade back when media was not much influential in human life, the chaand raat celebrations had different taste. The celebrations were mainly associated with the women and the kids only. The girls get engaged to decorate their houses and arrange the clothes of very day. The male members of the family have only played the role to accommodate the ladies at their home.
Girls get engaged to decorate their hands with Mhendi and buy matching bangles. Mother’s activities were mainly related to the kitchen for making desserts for the next day. The girls send gifts that were mainly comprise on Bangles and Mehndi to their friends with sweets and greeting cards.

Current trends of Chaand Raat Celebrations:

As we observe progress in every field, the change is also found in religious celebrations. Because of media, the celebrations adopt the marketing trends and advertisement of the celebrations contributes to achieve the marketing interests. Media highlights the festivities of the event and encourages people to make it dramatic.
There are full- time celebrations for Chaand Raat on different television channels. Shopping malls give different packages for Chaand Raat. Previously people like to complete their shopping before the Chaand Raat and just go markets only to see the festivities and for Menhdi. Now the people like to shop for Eid at Chaand Raat.

Chaand Raat Shopping:

With the changing trends the trend to shop on Chaand Raat is promoting by media. People take great interest in visiting malls and markets till midnight of Chaand Raat. City streets give festive looks, and brightly decorated malls and markets remain open late into the night to facilitate the customers. At malls and markets the excitement and enthusiasm on the faces of people is prominent.

Mehndi and Chorian:

Girls take great interest in buying bangles and decorating their hands with Mehndi. Mehndi artist are found on shopping malls too and increase the festivity of Chaand Raat shopping. Different stalls are set-up for the special occasion.

Boys Celebrations:

Previously the Chaand Raat was only the event associated with the girls, but now the boys also take part in this event celebration. They hold their shopping for the very night and enjoy it on Chaand Raat. Like girls they go to the salons and have haircuts and facials.

Media Celebrations:

Media telecast live programs on this festive night, from the studios and from such shopping malls.  Capture the festivities and rejoice of people. Different marketing organizations arrange Chaand Raat parties for people and give them gifts. Such parties provide people the festivities of event and are worthy for their market values.