A Henna Party

Henna parties usually preceed engagements and weddings 

Henna is a traditional decoration for brides-to-be.  Henna parties are often held for engagement parties and weddings. This group of family and friends came to have henna applied early in the day before an engagement party that evening.

The hostess provides a light meal beforehand.  Every woman will be immobile for 2 or 3 hours while the henna is applied and while it dries.

Some women had henna applied around their wrists like bracelets.  Others had henna applied to a single hand.  Most had henna applied to their feet as well.

Glitter applied to the wet henna makes it sparkle. Alas, the glitter comes off when the henna does in a couple of hours. The design beneath will last on the skin for at least a couple of weeks.