Indian patterns. More than decoration.

In every person there is a need for beauty. From time immemorial people tend to decorate themselves and the surrounding environment with images that are observed around.

India is not only a country of violent colorsamazing nature, but also a variety of magnificent ornaments! Indian patterns, the most popular of which are plant, can be seen in architectural forms, interior items, handicrafts, dishes, clothes, fabrics and jewelry.

The most revered flower and symbol of Indiais a lotus, the images of which are most often observed in plant ornaments. The second most popular is the mango fruit. There are often images of trees. In the art of Islamic India (Islam forbids the depiction of people and animals), they are the only possible elements of decor.

The favorite animals of Indians, judging by the traditional patterns, are elephants, lions and camels. Also often depicted luxury birds - peacocks, parrots.

Indian patterns refer to religious themes. The most common is the symbol Aum (Om), the swastika, and the attributes of the gods - a trident, a drum, a tick with a dot in the middle.

Among the geometric and abstract elements, the indisputable leader is the Indian cucumber, or paisley. Often you can find a stylized image of the sun.

Bizarre, complex and original Indian patterns often perform not only an aesthetic function, but also carry a sacred meaning. Most

a vivid confirmation of this - Indian painting on the body (mehendi, mehindi, mendi), which has become one of the most recognizable signs of this amazing country.

In Ancient India, the actual patterns performed a functionprotects their owners from disease, misfortune and even death. Drawings of henna were also used to attract love. The refined ornament on hands drew a sight to the woman during execution of dance, and the smell of henna, mixed with essential oils, inflamed passion. It is believed that the images of plants, birds and animals on the body of a woman associate it with nature, reproduction, nutrition and growth.

The symbolism of mehendi is manifested in the application of the signs rupa (bodily), yati (rebirth), svar (sun), atman (individuality, soul).

Everyday images are simple enough, butholidays girls and women cover the body with wondrous flowers, intricate lace motifs and bizarre arabesques revealing the character of the celebration. A special meaning is given to the wedding mehendi. On the eve of the ceremony, experienced relatives for a few hours painted with thin metal or wooden sticks the bride's body, dedicating it to the secrets of the marriage. Is it worth saying that than

it was more difficult to get a picture, the more prepared was the bride, and the more happy the union was ?!

Indian women believe that the wedding mehendi will attractmarried life is a lot of voluptuousness, love, care, and help to maintain the faithfulness of her husband. Most brushes are covered with hands, wrists, feet and ankles, the paint lasts longer due to the characteristics of the skin. By the way, the drawing on the hands is a kind of guarantor of the honeymoon, as the young wife is traditionally released from domestic duties while she is holding the wedding list on her hands.

Is it surprising that Indian patterns on arms and legs are gaining more and more popularity all over the world?

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