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.
If you've ever been to an Indian, Moroccan, or Pakistani wedding ceremony, you've probably seen — or worn — mehndi. Many brides, both abroad and in the United States, wear these henna "tattoos" on ...
If you are looking to try on new and unique mehendi designs this Ramadan, here are some hand-picked Moroccan mehendi designs ...
In 1997, when Madonna and Gwen Stefani started sporting henna tattoos, the Western world took notice of these gorgeous and artful techniques. But we were already behind the times. This traditional ...
During weekly bridal appointments, Neha Assar sits cross-legged for five to nine hours as she examines the fine lines and shape of a bride’s hands, gently squeezing the tip of a henna cone and drawing ...
Ishita has previously contributed to a number of publications, including The Indian Express, The Logical Indian, and Feminism In India. She has over two years of writing experience and enjoys using ...
Bang Bang Instagrammed a bunch of pictures, starting with a plane on Oct. 27, writing: “Landed! Can’t wait to tattoo one of my oldest clients… Anyone wanna guess who?” On Oct. 30, he showed off the ...
Palestinian weddings are steeped in tradition, with henna night being one of the most anticipated pre-wedding events ...
The Crowell Public Library presents an opportunity for San Gabriel valley teens ages 12-18 to learn the art of “mendhi” at 3:30 p.m. May14. Mendhi is the process of painting intricate patterns on the ...