Mehndi Tree of Life (Gold) Coffee Mug

This Particular design, is a mehndi Tree of Life. It is a mixed media piece, which was a collaborative effort - from sketch to digital finish - by the two artists of Henna Harmony. Both artist also have other awesome Zazzle stores which you can find here: From: Hand-Drawn ~ artwork and oil paintings by the Artist Lace9 From: Ocularpassion ~ Digital Media of all sorts by the Artist Jessa. Mehndi is a ceremonial art form which originated in ancient India. Muslims also use it as an indication of coming of age. Intricate patterns of mehndi are typically applied to brides before wedding ceremonies. The bridegroom is also painted in some parts of India. The word mehndi is derived from the Sanskrit word mendhikā. The use of mehndi is described in the earliest Hinduism's Vedic ritual books. Haldi (staining oneself with turmeric paste) as well as mehndi are Vedic customs, intended to be a symbolic representation of the outer and the inner sun. Vedic customs are centred around the idea of "awakening the inner light". "Customise It" Plus - with it's transparent background, you can also completely change the look of this pattern with the colour of your choice.