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.

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 ...

Kaya Lescault, local henna artist, invites all to join her to discover the art of mehendi at a henna tattoo workshop. Henna ...

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.

“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 ...

For Dubai-based henna artist Asiya Raheem, the days leading up to Eid are some of the busiest of the year. Some days she starts at 7am and continues putting henna till Fajr time the following day.

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 ...

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 ...