Mehndi or Henna , A natural Dyer
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Page created by H.A.Bugvi on Sep 20 , 2003 A mehndi decorated hand Phainian and traditional sweets Phainian and sweets ( especially Pateesa ) are great gifts for everyone on all occassions. Sweets are produced from natural ingredients and fresh milk , with a variety , having its own distintive character aroma and
flavouring. A traditional sweetshop of Mr . Irshad Hussain , which is famous for sweets made
from 'desi ghee ' ( pure butter oil which is made in a traditonal way from fresh milk and is distinguished due to aroma and flavouring ). Back to Home
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Mehndi or Henna , A natural Dyer
Botanical name: Lawsonia Alba ( LANK ) , Lawsonia Inermis
Bhera is famous for the production of Mehndi or Henna.
Henna is a natural plant colouring hair ; made from the powdered leaves of a shrub plant , Lawsonia . Applied as a mud and washed out after
a few hours. Its effects last upto a few weeks . Mehndi is traditional form of decoration for women in countries like Pakistan and India . It is generally used for special occasions
, particularly weddings and religious festivals. The leaves are ground into fine powder , then mixed with water and applied on the hands
, feet and hair to give them a reddish-orange colour. Henna decorating is a favourite art and hobby . Mehndi powder is a good product of Bhera and is supplied all over the country .
