Henna Traditions and Symbolism
An ancient form of body adornment, henna designs have many significant meanings. Hands ~ the most popular and long-lasting area of the body. Palm ~ designs invoke images of opening and offering (usually sun, flower, mandala) Back of hand ~ acts as a shield-closing, defending, clenching-symbolising protection. According to Eastern Indian Palmistry Right hand ~ Male, Projective Left hand ~ Female, Receptive Feet ~ the tops stain deeply & are long-lasting. The feet are recognized as a point of divine…