Azra Khamissa, one of the UAE’s most accomplished henna artists, has been proving with her oeuvre how the age-old practise can be reimaged for modern times. Azra Khamissa’s relationship with henna has ...

With the crescent moon that signals the start of Ramadan this weekend, henna artists across New York City are mixing their paste and clearing their schedules for one of the busiest times of the year.

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 ...

“I don’t think many people see henna as an actual art or service that is in demand or valued,” said 29-year-old henna artist Sabeen Marghoob. Henna artist Isra Irfan gives the final touch to a henna ...

Henna in Dubai is having a moment. What used to be purely traditional is now fully part of the city’s beauty mood board.

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 beauty,” used ...

If you are looking to try on new and unique mehendi designs this Ramadan, here are some hand-picked Moroccan mehendi designs ...

Henna artists’ elaborate designs are a hallmark of Indian weddings. They also highlight a disparity where some are fabulously rich and many earn very little. By Pragati K.B. Reporting from Bengaluru, ...

Henna is more than just a decorative tradition, it is a symbol of heritage, faith, and joy that brings people together during Eid. Henna, derived from the Lawsonia inermis plant, has been used for ...

In Northern Nigeria, Lalle isn't just something you do to look good. It's a tradition. It's a part of growing up. Most women have worn it at least once in their lifetime, whether for a wedding, Sallah ...