SFGate: The art of a wedding / Temporary henna tattoos add beauty to Indian ceremony
The art of a wedding / Temporary henna tattoos add beauty to Indian ceremony
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 ...
Washingtonian: A Vibrant Indian-Fusion Wedding With Cherry Blossom Portraits, Henna Tattoos, and Elegant Tablescapes
A Vibrant Indian-Fusion Wedding With Cherry Blossom Portraits, Henna Tattoos, and Elegant Tablescapes
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 ...
Explore the origins of henna art, tracing its roots back thousands of years across different cultures. It discusses how henna has been used in rituals, celebrations, and as a form of self-expression, highlighting its significance in weddings, festivals, and everyday beauty practices.
Despite its popular global use for copper-coloured temporary 'tattoos' and hair dyes, relatively little is known about the henna plant, Lawsonia inermis. The plant is believed to have originated in the Middle East and North Africa, and then spread across Asia thousands of years ago.
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 ...
As part of an Indian wedding tradition (and a way to wish the couple good luck!), the couple kicked off the festivities with a henna welcoming party for their guests. The party was held at Maya’s ...