Hello Cuties, My daughter-in-law's mothers family is from Ethiopia and one of the parties for a bride is the Hennah (hen-nah) party. All the close female women and girls will attend and those in the bridal party will have their hands decorated. The woman uses a bag or paper rolled similar to an icing bag and draws the

Have seen this and they are beautifully done/Lillian

beautiful! So it does not wash off immediately?

Lovely designs.. I had this done 6yrs ago when I was in Dubai and when we flew home the kids thought I had got them tattooed

I remember the Indian lady who drew my blood for Cholesterol check had her hands all painted with henna dye. i asked her about it and it was kind of like having your nails done. Kay

Beautiful!

These are beautiful designs...couldn't use your hands as they were now a piece of art. :-)

These are beautiful. Wouldn't that be a pretty embroidery design? Have fun at the wedding.

I had heard of this. I find it fascinating and can only imagine the patience of both the one being painted and the painter.

I have seen this before as well...takes some artistic talent!

Beautiful designs! amazing! suzanne

I've seen this in the market near me on girls who do veiled dances. They tell a story with their hands which are beautifully decorated.
I bet that is a fun party. Have fun at the wedding.

Hi Dolly, I love this custom and have often seen the girls hand very prettily patterned. I hope the wedding goes of without a hitch. Love Chris