Mehendi, the dark brownish orange pigment that originates from dried leaves of the Henna plant is a cultural export of the Orient. The rich green paste of dried Henna leaves and water lends itself to be dictated to by the deft strokes of Mehendi artists to create exquisitely delicate patterns on your hands and legs. It is deeply symbolic and is even sacred in certain cultures in South Asia and the
Middle East for women to apply Mehendi on their hands, but at its simplest and most fundamental, Mehendi is symbolic of celebration. This fine art of the East is now happily in Viña del Mar, Chile, having been brought here by the very gifted Nibedita Behera, when she relocated here from India this year with her husband. Why not indulge in an ethnic Indian experience and get art done on your hands? It is like getting a temporary tatoo done and lasts for about a week before it fades out. You can either choose to get every square inch of your hand covered or select a design that decorates a part of your palm and yet makes it look like the hand of an Arabian princess. Contact Nibedita at 967273167 or 965764919 for prices and timings.
