INDIAN

ART

Mehndi

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MehndiMehndi, in Indian tradition, is

typically applied during Hindu

weddings and festivals. A paste

is made using the powdered dry

leaves of the henna plant. Many

women have Henna applied to

the palms and back of the hands

and feet and sometimes on the

back of their shoulders too. Men

have it applied on their arms,

legs, back, and chest.

Your task

Trace your hand, arm or foot onto paper

Using brown or black felt tips, design your

pattern in the Mehndi style

It will look best if you cut out the shape and

stick it on to coloured paper.

Rangoli

Rangoli is an art form in which patterns are

created on the floor, often by the house

entrance

Materials such as coloured rice, dry flour,

coloured sand or flower petals are used

They are usually made during Diwali or other

Hindu festivals. Rangolis are thought to bring

good luck

The religious significance is that gods are

attracted towards Rangoli designs therefore

invited into the house

Rangoli designs can be simple geometric or

flower and petal shapes. Sometimes Indian

gods and important animals are included

Create your own Rangoli

design using a grid or use one

of the designs in the resource.

Or

Make a large stencil, to create

a Rangoli pattern on the

ground using coloured chalk

or coloured rice (see the

resource for instructions).

Tip: rotate the stencil to make a

full pattern. Take a photo!

Your task