Colaba Causeway, Mumbai
What to buy here: Cotton Lampshades | Henna body art kit | Incense and Perfume Oils | Indian Jewelry | Rangoli cum diyas plate |
Henna Tattoos (also known as Mehendi) is an ancient cultural tradition, used to create exotic designs on various parts of the body. Traditionally, henna has been applied to the hands and feet of women preparing for different ceremonies and rituals. In India, the bride is the finest showpiece in the wedding ceremony and thus, she has to adorn herself accordingly. Applying henna paste is an important part of the bridal pre-party, when the bride's friends gather to celebrate together the future happy event. Intricate natural motifs such as flowers, leave and vines are painted, along with bolder geometric patters of Arabic origin. Mehendi is a completely natural, non-permanent, painless body art technique which is also fun and inexpensive. The females in your life will definitely appreciate an authentic henna body art kit and will let their imagination running while they discover for themselves the unique beauty of this ancient Indian tradition. Each kit usually contains special application cones, 1 bottle of the finest henna oil, instructions and a book full of henna designs.
Henna Tattoos (also known as Mehendi) is an ancient cultural tradition, used to create exotic designs on various parts of the body. Traditionally, henna has been applied to the hands and feet of women preparing for different ceremonies and rituals. In India, the bride is the finest showpiece in the wedding ceremony and thus, she has to adorn herself accordingly. Applying henna paste is an important part of the bridal pre-party, when the bride's friends gather to celebrate together the future happy event. Intricate natural motifs such as flowers, leave and vines are painted, along with bolder geometric patters of Arabic origin. Mehendi is a completely natural, non-permanent, painless body art technique which is also fun and inexpensive. The females in your life will definitely appreciate an authentic henna body art kit and will let their imagination running while they discover for themselves the unique beauty of this ancient Indian tradition. Each kit usually contains special application cones, 1 bottle of the finest henna oil, instructions and a book full of henna designs.
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Colaba Causeway on Map
Sight Name: Colaba Causeway
Sight Location: Mumbai, India (See walking tours in Mumbai)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Mumbai, India (See walking tours in Mumbai)
Sight Type: Shopping
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