Henna (Aceh Terms: Oen Gaca/Inai)

achenese traditional handmade of henna

Who does not know tattoo?. A sign made by entering the pigment into the body. Tattoos have existed for a long time, no one knows when the tattoo must have started. However, according to the oldest tattoo scientists found in Egyptian mummies. Approximately in 1300 BC, it is said that the discovery was considered the first pioneer tattoo and spread to the tribes of the world. In general, tattoo is often used by men, as a symbol of maleness But in the modern era not a few women who wear them. One type of tattoo is also found in Aceh. but make no mistake, the tattoo in Aceh is made of henna. Tattoo this one manifest tattoo temporary or tattoo that is not permanent.

process of covering Aceh Henna at neils

In Aceh, it is called berinai, oen gaca (inai) which is used as tattoo material by Acehnese women. Tattooos here are more as symbols that thicken the aura of femininity, usually the women of Aceh using henna on the day of welcoming the wedding. It has become a tradition of the people of Aceh from a long time ago. The use of henna in Acehnese women candidates has become a tradition for a long time. According to Acehnese observers and historians, Muzakir said that the Aceh tradition, especially the use of henna on the prospective female bride can not be determined in what year. For sure it has long existed and is known as Aceh's customs. "Inai in Aceh that we can not trace when it is, because it has become the hereditary of the people of Aceh. However, the tradition has been confirmed to exist after the Indian Nation entered Aceh. However, initially the tradition of using henna on prospective female bride using a henna. This essay will provide color to the skin. After the leaves are smoothly ground, the leaves will be used on the body of the hands and legs of prospective female substitutes. The hen will be fitted until dry, until the leaves change color to redness and blackish. Over time, henna with oen gaca has changed into a more unique and interesting way. Inai pasta or often referred to as Arabica has become a trend of people in Aceh since a few years ago. Inai Arab is, more practical than inai with made from oen gaca. However, inai with gene oen material looks more durable and more dense color. Unlike the Arabic henna, though practical and easy but the resulting color is not concentrated and not durable. Inai Arab has long been present in Aceh, but the new arab is booming in 2008. According to Dedi, one of artisans of carving art inai in Banda Aceh. The art of carving began to boom when the films of love verses began to hypnotize the students in Banda Aceh. Incidentally, in one piece of film there is a carving in the hands of women who will marry. "At that time, I still do glass engraving business. There were two students approaching and they told me to carve the henna in their hands with the picture. By using their henna, I started carving it. When the price of my carving the same price of glass carving is worth Rp 25 thousand, "said Dedi. Apparently, Dedi became interested in the business. The business of this hen, has many advantages. One ink is not worth Rp 25 thousand the price, but for one pasta can be applied more than one henna carving. Thus, the price of Rp 25 thousand is very profitable for Dedi.

Aceh Henna covering neils

Finally, at the Aceh Cultural Week (PKA) in 2008 this love verses began to spread among the people of Aceh. Increasingly, more and more small traders who try to luck the business of these love verses. But unfortunately, increasingly become a lifestyle for the people of Aceh, the art of carving this hand hurt its value down. "Ironically high artistic price prices could fall in price value in the struggle for the market. Which initially Rp 25 thousand now there are dare to put the price of Rp 5 thousand. Though it is an art whose value is far above the average, "said Dedi. If the beginning of custom meugaca only exist for women who will marry. Now in Banda Aceh, the use of Arabica has become a trend or lifestyle for young children. Adat meugaca has not been lost to the people of Aceh. It's just, the way its use is more modern. If the first bride in peusijuk first before given a henna, and will be wearing henna for 3 days 3 nights, in contrast to the now fast-paced and practical. With Arabian arabic ingredients, instantly without having to be ground first.

the result of Aceh Henna after dried