It’s 2008. I’m ten years old. I have a henna cone in my hand and I’m not afraid to use it. I squeeze unrecognisable flowers onto the women, and I paint wonky footballs and messy rockets onto the boys.

The traditional artform of henna – applying intricate and floral designs to the hands and body in natural inks – is seeing vivid new life as a means of progressive social and political expression, led ...

Traditional henna is getting a modern makeover by adding individuality and personality to the design with white, metallic, ...

Be it a simple function or weddings, we can’t think of skipping mehndi. And let’s be honest, no desi occasion is complete without getting some beautiful designs on our hands, right? It’s because ...

Henna tattoo art is an ancient practice with profound cultural and spiritual significance. The intricate patterns made using this natural plant dye can symbolize blessings, protection, and joy and are ...

With a history spanning millennia across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, henna is steeped in tradition and cultural rituals. The natural dye is typically used to create temporary, ...

It’s hard to pin down the exact origin of the ancient body art of henna. Some speculate that Cleopatra, perhaps the first name that comes to mind when one thinks of the words “consummate beauty,” used ...

“I don’t think many people see henna as an actual art or service that is in demand or valued,” said 29-year-old henna artist Sabeen Marghoob. Henna artist Isra Irfan gives the final touch to a henna ...

As Ramadan draws to a close, preparations for the Eid celebrations begin, including adorning your skin with intricate henna designs. Henna at Eid is so popular, in fact, it's not unusual to see women ...

Henna (also called mehndi, anella, or lalle) is a temporary “tattoo” and hair dye made from the henna plant (Lawsonia inermis). People in many cultures use it to create elaborate designs on the skin.