For generations, women have decorated their hands and feet with intricate henna patterns, symbolising beauty, blessings, and new beginnings. But where did this tradition originate? ALSO READ: 10 ...

During this event, professional Mehndi artists or family members apply traditional henna paste to the bride’s hands and feet, creating intricate patterns that can take several hours to complete.

Hands and feet have the most keratin, ... Geometric patterns. Because West African henna is pasted on in thin strips, these designs tend to feature more straight lines and geometric designs.

So much more than intricate dyed patterns decorated over hands, feet, arms and legs, Henna is the time-honoured custom rooted in the cultural traditions of South Asia, the Middle East, and North ...

THE art of henna body painting has become fashionable - thanks to Madonna who had her hands elaborately decorated for her latest pop video Frozen. Mehndi, the ancient Indian custom of henna body ...

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 ...

Henna takes centre stage at bridal mehndi ceremonies. Intricate patterns of floral and paisley motifs in rich hues of red, ranging from burgundy to bright orange, are delicately drawn on the hands ...