Mehndi actually prepared from the leaves of plant called henna which is known also as cypress flower. Word ‘Henna' comes from the Arabic name for Lawsonia Inermis pronounced as Hinna. Mehndi is said to be been used since the ancient times nearly 5000 years ago. Some point out that mehndi was brought by the Mughals, however some say that mehndi originated in India.
The styles of mehndi designs differ as per the region they are used. Mehndi is used in a variety of occasions, most important in marriage. No wedding is known to be complete without a stunning Mehndi design. Most popular mehndi types are Indian, Pakistani, Arabic and African.
An Arabic mehndi design is generally known for fewer details, the color however is very dark. Most of the designs include vines as well as leaves, beautiful flowers, etc.
Pakistani mehndi design is known to be is the most detailed; the application of this kind of Mehndi takes a lot of time.