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Mehndi : ancient IndiBody art
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Mehndi is traditional painting of intricate patterns drawn on hands and feet with natural dye extracted from henna leaves, says mehndi artist Smarahjit Jana. In addition to numerous demonstrations ...
Mehndi is traditional painting of intricate patterns drawn on hands and feet with natural dye extracted from henna leaves, says mehndi artist Smarahjit Jana. In addition to numerous demonstrations of mehndi being applied, this program shows the gathering and preparation of henna leaves, discusses types of mehndi patterns and their significance, and describes different purposes of mehndi. More than mere adornment, this venerable form of body art is an important part of Indian culture.
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- Creator
- JoongAng Broadcasting Corp
- Format
- Videos, Slides, Films
- Language
- English
- Contributors
- Publication
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- New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2006], c2002
- Series
- Physical Details
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- 1 streaming video file (13 min.) : sd., col., digital
- digital
- data file
- ISBNs
- 9781421319247
- OCLC
- ocn709669854
- Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
- Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on June 06, 2006.
- Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
- Mode of access: Internet.
- System requirements: FOD playback platform.
- India's Bridal Tradition (4:14) -- Mehndi Preparation and Patterns (2:40) -- Modern Use of Mehndi (3:17)