A guide to the ancient art form of henna body decoration, covering everything from the historical, symbolic and spiritual aspects of henna to its adoption by the West as a way of decorating the body without the permanence of traditional tattoos.
Traditional influences from India have pervaded popular Western culture in the last few years, from food and holistic therapies to makeup and mehndi, the ancient art of henna body art. No longer simply the preserve of Asian brides, mehndi body painting has crossed cultures to become a popular accessory ...
