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.

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 ...

Mehendi is an integral part of our Indian culture and is mostly adorned during festive and wedding celebrations. For any auspicious occasion, women love decorating their hands with stunning henna ...

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 ...

Karwa Chauth 2024 Mehndi Designs: Applying mehendi on Karwa Chauth is a mandatory ritual with women applying henna on their hands and feet. Designs usually include lines, flowers, mandala art, ...

Henna designs are popular for weddings, fashion, fun and for everyday wear. Designs vary from simple to complicated and can depict flowers, vines, or even famous monuments.

For Gruenberg, Henna is more than body art. “Henna is more than just a design upon the skin. [It’s] a way of connecting with another person.” Gruenberg enjoys its distinctive earthy perfume, its ...

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 ...