Fessi x Indian fusion bridal henna

Iffathenna - Kofi

Hyperspecific but i do think its rude to me if you propose during the henna party. Like wait until the wedding henna parties are for waiting to get henna done, gossiping etc its a low-key event event when it's noisy with music. Like now nobodies focusing on the henna and the nice person you hired whos creating beautiful art

We escape the heat of Marrakech and travel to the High Atlas. We visit the Kasbah of Telouet and get to know the culture of the Berbers during Ramadan when we break our fast.

Moroccan Henna

! DONT FORGET !

(Postcard of Mizrahi reading the Torah. Cant find much else)

Not all Jews are Ashkenazi so DONT TREAT US LIKE WE ARE!

! DONT FORGET !

! WE ARE JEWISH TOO !

(Moroccan Jews at a henna party wearing Kaftans and Berberisca. The Berberisca dress; or ‘Keswa El Kbria’ is a Moroccan Jewish wedding dress.)

Along with the cans of macaroons, jelly rings and coconut marshmallows, every Passover supermarket display includes bags of Joyva sesame candy. It’s not terrible, but nothing compares to the deliciousness of homemade sesame brittle. 

Our Moroccan and Iraqi mothers and grandmothers always made batches of their own sesame brittle for Jewish holidays, hennas (a traditional Sephardic pre-wedding celebration), bris ceremonies and mimouna (a traditional North African celebration to mark the end of Passover).

The combination of toasted sesame seeds and honey originated with the Ancient Greeks, then spread throughout the Middle East and Southern Europe. In Greece and Cyprus, it’s called “pasteli;” in Arabic “haloua de jijlan;” in Spanish “aljalwas de ajonjoli;” in Italian “giuggiulena;” and “croquent de sesames” in French.

Sesame brittle is still very popular throughout the Middle East, Italy and Spain. European bakers consider it chic to decorate wedding cakes and cream puff towers with thin strips of sesame toffee. And while peanut brittle reigns supreme in the U.S., sesame brittle is growing in popularity  — not that it ever went out of style in our homes.

Rachel’s Spanish Moroccan family calls sesame brittle “halwa.” As a little girl, she recalls her mother, Rica, making it for all their family celebrations, served with a glass of fresh mint (nana) tea. Nowadays, her husband and cousins are so excited when she makes it. Sharon’s grandmother called sesame brittle “sim`isiyi,” and always had a tin of it on hand. She would serve it to her guests on long Shabbat afternoons with fresh fruit and a small glass of cardamom tea.  

The texture of this joyous, nostalgic dessert can vary from chewy to extra crispy, and the recipe may include roasted almonds. Vegan and gluten-free, it’s the perfect quick treat to add to your repertoire, coming together in 30 minutes.

Notes: 

When making sesame brittle, make sure to lay out all the utensils and have the ingredients pre-measured. Working with hot sugar means having to work quickly, before it has a chance to harden. 

The tricky part is to roll the brittle thin. We recommend using a stone countertop or a Silpat non-stick mat on the bottom and another on top of the syrup. Place the rolling pin on top of the mat, to ensure that it doesn’t stick.

Store in a tin or glass container with a tight lid for 4-6 weeks. 

　　　　　　　 　 ༅ 𝒥ihane 𐙚 ˙

♱ all sobriquets + pseudonyms. ࿓ ora, love, sinning star, haniel, love junior, shopkeeper ji, grandmother/grandma, trinketeer, the high priestess, doc, miss ji, satan, little love, sunshine, & ji.

ᰍ overall notables. this woman is known for having a smile that could make the cosmos bow their head in submission, and I’m not implying that it’s cunning. full pretty lips, the deepest dimples, and the sweetest titters that corresponds with her innately wholesome voice. has dimples quite literally everywhere — one forehead, four on her cheeks, two on her back, it’s crazy fr. once more, her voice is innately on the higher side, though far from annoying. it’s memorably saccharine, cloying, and sentimental, the personification of the most iridescent bubbles. a kind of voice that brings bundles of warmth and nostalgia; it’s a given that children are attracted to such due to its purity, so she’s often seen around the little kids of any presented au. has a subtle lisp. often refers to associates or recent friends as angel or cherub. ᰍ standard physical facts. blonde patch in the front near the left side of her hair in human form. hair and skin is impractically soft considering her djinn side represents the elemental plane of air and clouds. keeps her djinn bottle as an earring accessory (considering its gold accents that corresponds with her brown attires and insignificant size, no one suspects it, but when they do, it’s not like they’re capable of snatching it off, for she has a spell that binds it to her ear permanently). has a silver smiley piercing which she naturally shows off.

დ genshin au notables! n/a (temporarily). დ spider-verse au notables! n/a (temporarily). დ jujutsu kaisen au notables! n/a (temporarily).

ᰍ age appearance. nineteen (19). ᰍ birthday. may 25th. ᰍ nationality, race, + ethnicity. (varies depending on the au), african-american, + moroccan. ᰍ gender, prns, sexuality. agender, she/her (though doesn’t care much), + panromantic & ninsexual.

ᰍ sun sign. gemini. ᰍ MBTI. infj-t (the turbulent advocate).

ᰍ likes. heartstrings… but the word. the word is just so goddamn pretty to her. foamy soap dispensers. foamy facial cleansers. witchcraft. toy collecting. mango tea. tarot reading (giving & receiving). ghost hunting. black olives. artifact hunting/paranormal activity in general. palmistry. wind chimes omg. dream catchers omg. incense making. oh muh gud her friends!!! aerial silk (in genie form). moonwater. cake pops, so yummy!!!! piranhas. mochi. onesies. fucking berries… raspberries, black berries, blue berries, no matter. reading magazines. henna artistry. gold, gold, gold! cardigans. ACCESSORIES THAT JINGLE! tangia w/ fucking oxtails... favorite stew. loves stews and soups in general… or potato salad lol. puppies! very cute. philosophy, duh. listening to the ocean in seashells. cherubs. mud masks for face or hair, mud baths.. .the earth. LOVES the rain omg. thunder, lightning, strong wings- ok storms as well BUT primarily just rain. lingerie. igneous rocks. low-waisted pants. fossils. + aloe butter. ᰍ dislikes. unnecessary and unasked for criticism. bombarding/unnecessary questions. rude or mentally/physically destructive customers. trypophobia. sudden upcoming mental breakdowns. cream of wheat. oversleeping. too much dairy (is lactose intolerant). stubborn, cat-coded characters!!! (“mh… it’s more of a guilty pleasure! all of my doted darlings are little mittens that keep me warm… argh, during the summer, that is”…) lost jewelry. terrible hair days. terrible mental health days, which leads to her dressing like a grandma fr. unanswered questions. frequent migraines. yo-yos (she could never do it :(.) scorpions. giant hornets. + intense, negative, & suffocating auras.

･ﾟﾟ❥ quotes.

Receiving A Gift: II ୨୧ “Ambrosia at it’s finest…”

More About Jihane: III ୨୧ “Alright everyone, don’t scream… a legend has arrived… *a moment of awkward silence then mumbles* … O I sound like that damn crazy cat…”

About Us: Antiquity ୨୧ “Think of an antique as a book … Good stories aren’t discerned by worth, fame, or length, but by relatability or connectivity. Assess yourself as the narrator of this object if you’re drawn to it. As for me, Traveler, I’m very drawn to you. Do you mind if I give you a reading, maybe? I’d really like to test our relevance.”

Chat: Divinity ୨୧ “Oh Haniel, why must I be so fine? Ze’ma … Why must my wisdom be so divine? *giggles proudly* … Ze’maaa… Tis’ a sad, sad case for most…”

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just stood outside in my way too cold house outfit jfhwjfhe

remember our sweet neighbor who baked bread for us and fed us homemade lahmacun? one of her sons is getting married today and we were invited to come downstairs to watch the festivities. it's a big Turkish/Moroccan wedding, so there was a lot of car honking, a lot of music, a lot of dancing, and even more beautiful people

the bride was absolutely stunning in a gorgeous bordeaux ball gown wedding dress and matching veil with lace details, our neighbor looked Extra Beautiful in a dress that had the prettiest shade of purple I've seen in a looong time with a hijab in a slightly lighter shade of purple than her dress, and just. so many beautiful people. I can't stress enough how beautiful everyone was

and our tiny little neighbor kids from two apartments over proudly showed off the henna on their hands (the tiniest one: "I have hearts. you have nailpowish!")

godddd I love humans

Hala what are moroccan weddings like

I want to know more about Moroccan culture

aw anon it's so sweet you want to know more!

Moroccan weddings are AMAZING and traditions can vary from one city to another. Obviously we are in the diaspora so we can't really do it like at home for many reasons but we try to make the best of the situation.

well couples go through a wedding preparation time with the Imam for quite a while before the wedding. Then there's Drib Sdak first which is when the couple sign the wedding papers in the presence of someone called "adoul" which is basically a moroccan notary. Since we're in the diaspora it's a bit more complicated as we have to go through the embassy but all good.

After they are officially married, before the official celebrations there's a moment where we all bring gifts to their house, and it basically becomes a party. It's so fun I swear.

the first day it's the Hammam. It's a moment of purification for the bride (she prepare herself etc). Historically in morocco this was done in public bath houses and it was a beautiful moment for all women. Here we rent a spa place basically. It's very beautiful to see her getting love, as I see with catholic weddings for instance there's not the same type support for the bride, not anymore at least. There's a woman in particular who helps the bride through the days before the actual celebration days, we call her "negafa", she is charge of dresses, hair, anything really. Emotional support too!

The day before, we did ~henna party. All women from the family + friends gather together to get henna and wallah my cousin's wife was mesmerising, she's such a sweet girl too I love her. The bride wears a green and golden caftan in this occasion, for good luck. (caftans are moroccan traditional clothes if you don't know, and here she wears it with mdama, a belt) It's a beautiful moment and the one I love the most! Music, laughters, food. And I get to have the prettiest henna on my hands!

And then we had the official celebration! The bride arrives on a amaria which is a rooted platform sort of thing, carried by a group of men. YOU REALLY SHOULD SEE THE BRIDE. SO BEAUTIFUL. She wears a white takchita, a beautiful, complex dress made of different pieces. The caftan is one piece, while takchita has a part called tahtiya, which is like a caftan, and an one part above it that is called fouqia. Though when (if) I get married I want to wear lebsa lfasiya which is traditional of the region my parents were from (just google it it's STUNNING); bridal styles vary on the region really. The brides change into different takchitas throughout the night and it's one more stunning than the other. I also got a new pretty one so I was over the moon and I still am because I'm still staring at it loool. And yeah that's all, music, loooooots of dancing, lots of food. So much fun and it's lovely to feel at home, it's hard to put into words!

(this got too long I'm sorry)

I'm working on a fic for the LGBTQ+ theme today but it looks like it's going to take a lot longer to finish...so in the meantime I made Hana and Kiara a wedding moodboard

As in the larger universe of the pairing that I'm planning for (Petals and Thornes), the two women are bisexual, I'll be tagging @choicespride in this moodboard/hc:

A few headcanons:

• The wedding is at a basilica in Castelserraillan.

• There was a henna party the day before. Moroccan henna is very unique for its minimalist and geometric designs and the two had them done on their hands and feet.

• Kiara and Hana have either others' initials hidden in their designs. The women around them giggled and said something about how the couple would have to find each other's names before celebrating their wedding night*

• Hana had a hair combing ceremony (梳头 or shūtòu) before the wedding - and so does Kiara, whose parents find out about the ceremony from Hana's family beforehand and make preparations - and a wedding tea ceremony after.

• Kiara wears a lace jumpsuit with a train, and also wears a heart necklace that Hana had gifted her before the wedding.

• Hana wears a blush pink qipao, with plum blossom detailing on the front and down the back. Both women wear the jewels of their duchies.

• Kiara had proposed to Hana almost 6 months after Liam and Esther's wedding, at the lake near the Capitol (the same lake we see at Hana's proposal in TRR2).

• They rent a villa at Mauritius for their honeymoon, see the Seven Coloured Earth at Chamarel Village, bet on winning horses at Champ de Mars (again, Kiara wins), and enjoy the best of French, Creole, Indian and Chinese cuisine.

• On Hana's request, the couple also go a couple months later to China, to celebrate Qi Xi (most popularly known as "Chinese Valentine's") for the first time as a married woman.

• Hana's favourite moment at the wedding was doing the Cordonian Waltz with Kiara. It felt full circle to her...this was the first dance her mother taught her, and she was dancing it now with her new bride.

• Kiara's favourite moment was at the dinner, with all the opportunities she got to personally feed Hana. At Liam's wedding reception almost a year before (ironically Hana and Kiara's relationship went public that very night), they could only touch each other in secret; now she could be as free about her love as she wanted and no one would stop them.

* Thanks to @thecapturedafrique who also thought up this headcanon and we share it in both our TRR universes xD

A Moroccan Jewish bride wears the "big dress", the large kiswa "barbriska" consisting of eight pieces that the bride wears on the night of henna.

Farid Belkahia (Moroccan, 1934-2014) - Nuit étoilée, henna and cobalt on vellum laid down on board, in four parts, 155 x 127.5 cm (1994).

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You are doing henna? Are you Moroccan?

Not Moroccan. My partner is half Yemeni so it will be closer to a Yemeni henna. But most Jewish Israelis celebrate a henna prior to their weddings - Ashki Jews too. It has just become part of the Israeli Jewish wedding tradition at this point.