Mehendi designing courses are a popular choice

Mehendi designing courses are the most sought after at the summer vocational training camps being organised by educational and social organisations . More and more youngsters and women are evincing interest in learning the course as Mehendi design is considered a beauty accessory now. One can earn a decent income by becoming a professional mehendi artist.

The basics of mehendi designing course is initially practiced on paper to attain perfection. This is followed by designs on paper, cone handling and application of mehendi. Syed Gousia Farheen, a college student, who also works as an artist at beauty parlours, is training about 25 women in applying mehendi.

“It needs a minimum of 35 days to learn designing and flowering pattern. Learning basic designing as well as handling of mehendi cone are equally important to become a good artist. The girls learning mehendi designing course must lay greater emphasis on practice which makes them perfect in the art.

The course includes basic designing, Arabic style, Indian style with fusion of Arabic designs and traditional art. Heavy and intricate bridal designs are also covered as part of it. By regular practice, one can become a professional artist who can complete a bridal mehendi application within 2 hours,’’ she added.

Ch Sowmya Sruthi