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22 Peacock Henna Tattoos That Will Make You The Center Of Attention

by Ruby

If the idea of having a tattoo keeps lingering inside your head, but you want to play it safe before deciding to have it permanently inked on your body; henna is the perfect substitute for you. This can be a good choice for anyone who likes to experience the beauty of Indian culture. Henna (or mehndi) comes in a variety of shades, designs, and sizes. However, the peacock has always been the go-to design as it is a paramount cultural symbol of many religions.

What is a henna tattoo?

Mehndi—broadly known as “henna” in the West—is a popular traditional body art of South Asia (most noticeably in India). For more than hundreds of years, mehndi has become the representation of beauty and culture in this part of the world. The pigment of henna comes from the leaves of the henna plant, which are left to dry and ground into powder. The powder is then mixed with other ingredients to create some kind of wet paste.

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Generally, henna is only applied on special occasions such as weddings and festivals by both men and women. In particular, during Hindu festivals, Indian ladies prefer to wear their temporary tattoos on their palms, backs of their hands, or feet. The reason is that these are usually spots that contain less pigment melanin. As a result, they are usually brighter than any other parts of the body, which helps these tattoos stand out even more. Conversely, men like to show it on their arms, legs, back, and chest.

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Nevertheless, you should remember that mehndi takes hours to dry and to be fully absorbed by the skin. Once it is ready to be taken off, you just need to carefully peel or wipe it off. The stain will remain on your skin for several weeks.

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Peacock Mehndi—temporary but still meaningful

It is not flattering to say that the peacock is the king of birds. Its majestic appearance and personality have been the source of many cultural inspirations. In Hinduism, peacocks are the remaining presence of Lakshmi—the goddess of fortune. In the Far East, people pass down stories of Kuan Yin, the goddess who sacrificed her immortal life to save humans, creating the bird to protect people. In Persian mythology, these birds are the symbol of guardians.

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Generally, henna is widely used in sacred ceremonies and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the wearers. Nonetheless, when it takes the form of a peacock, the henna will represent pride, charm, nobility, beauty, longevity, generosity, compassion, and so on.

If you are looking for a way to do a DIY henna, you can search for the recipes on Google. However, there is no guarantee that these home-made “tattoo” mixtures will work effectively. In order to possess a desired and long-lasting mehndi, you should ask for assistance from a professional. Additionally, you can also take a look at the peacock hennas below to achieve your one-of-a-kind design.

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