Turkish henna night

Turkish henna night

Henna is a small celebration that usually takes place a week or two before the wedding. It was a tradition that was practiced in the past, and it’s still relevant in the present. During the celebration, the groom would arrive with his friends in preparation for the entry.

The tradition requires the groom and the bride to enter while there is a slow traditional song playing. In front of them, there is a group of young single women carrying candles. They are then required to walk around three times then sit. The elder who is present in the group then commences the celebration by placing the henna onto the grooms and brides palms. However, for the two to open their closed fists, the in-laws are required to present a coin of gold.

For many brides, whether traditionally or today, it is a melancholic evening. It serves as a preparation for the bride to leave her parents’ house and start a new life at her husband’s home. The celebration is, therefore, both scary and sad for the bride as well as the end of an era. During the henna night, there is a specific traditional song that is sung to demonstrate the occasion. The song is called Yuksek Tepelere.

On the day of the celebration, the bride is allowed to dress in a gown of her choice, then celebrate with her family and female friends. In the evening, she changes her dress to a traditional attire called bindalli.

What is kaftan Caftan?

Caftan is a term that represents a variety of dresses for henna. The dresses are generally sewn without lining and then extend all the way to the foot. The liner is replaced by the dress within the robe. Usually, this is an evening dress that the bride keeps wearing after the henna night. Today, there are some golden colored ornaments at the front and sides of the robe.

In the recent past, these kaftans have come back to the fashion arena with a bang. Most brides-to-be will show up in this dress during henna nights.

Traditionally, this attire was worn by concubines and sultans of the Ottoman period. Today, with their velvet thick fabric and gold-ornaments embroidered on them, they have become one of the most popular henna night dresses. Traditionally the material was made of red velvet. Today, they can be of many different colors and fabric textures.

Kaftan fabrics

Satin, caftan, and velvet. These are the most popular fabrics used to make kaftans. If you are doing your henna night during the winter, you may want to choose a velvet robe. Velvet will keep you warmer. If you are doing it during the spring or summer, however, velvet may not be the best option. You may want to consider using satin. These will guarantee that you do not overheat.

How to choose a kaftan

You need to ensure that henna caftan models are tall and do not have weight problems. However, even shorter individuals can wear kaftans. You just have to ensure that bindalli will be better in you that a heavier fabric. As explained above, there is a huge difference between bindalli and the kaftan.

Selecting the right caftan will demand that you consider the color of the dress. Pay attention to its harmony with the dress you wear. You may want to buy the caftan from the same place you bought them to be for the perfect color harmony. This will ensure that you do not have to deal with two clashing colors or shades of the same color.

You also need to consider the henna concept. In the past, the ideas were mostly pink, red, and blue. The color you choose for the kaftan should always ensure that it matches the color of the henna concept. In recent years, green has been the most preferred color for both kaftans and henna concepts.

You also need to check the embroidery quality on the caftan. If it is not of high quality, it may not be as eye-catching as you want it to be.

You also need to think about where you will organize the henna night. If you choose a big and fancy place, use a tarlatan under the kaftan. If space is small and intimate, you should not use a tarlatan. A tarlatan is an open-weave cotton fabric whose primary purpose is to stiffen garments. It is always preferred for larger places with more guests. With smaller spaces, you will be unable to move comfortably.

You must ensure that you wear a fully fit kaftan. If it does not fit you correctly, you will have a sloppy and shabby look. Not complementary for your henna night.

When do you wear a kaftan?

Never wear the caftan for the entire henna night. Wear it when going into the henna area and a short period during and after the henna is applied. You can go back to your dress during those other times. This is a fun day, and it may not be as comfortable if you keep your kaftan on, especially during those hot summer nights.

What are the kaftan accessories?

Even when you have chosen the perfect kaftan, it does not mean that the entire process is complete. You also need to select the accessories that will match the kaftan and the dress underneath. Among the most important accessories are the air accessories and the shoes you will wear.

Hair accessories

You can use a caftan crown or a fez as your hair accessory. Always ensure that the accessories you wear are easy to move around with and also easy to remove. You also need to ensure that they match well with your caftan fabric and color.

Shoe selection

You must have already researched about shoes that go well with henna night. Just as you choose your dress and caftan, you must put serious consideration into the caftan you wear. You must think about how many inches will be perfect for your heels.

Because there is a lot of dancing in this night, I recommend wearing a thick heel. You also need to have Babette shoes in case you think about ballet dancing at the end of the night.

What are the differences between bindalli and kaftan

Bindallis have to be in brighter colors while kaftans are preferred in darker colors

The fabric of the caftan is thicker than that of the bindalli

Ottoman motifs are used in kaftan embroidery while embroidery in bindallis is simpler

Bindallis are preferred during the warmer weather because their fabrics are lighter. The kaftan is better during winter henna nights

For a flashy henna night, you may want to wear a kaftan instead of a bindalli.