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.

Hariyali Teej Mehendi Designs: Observing fast on Sawan special Hariyali Teej holds a great significance in Hindu mythology. On this day, a wife observes fast for the long life of her husband and to ...

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 ...

Add crescent moons, stars, or Arabic calligraphy into your minimalist henna to give a spiritual touch to your Eid celebration A thin vine of flowers and leaves trailing from your wrist to your fingers ...

In much of the Muslim world, henna (or mehndi) is a very important part of festivals and celebrations - particularly Eid Al Fitr, the three-day celebration that marks the end of Ramadan. Women are apt ...

Karwa Chauth is one of the celebrated festivals in India. On this day, women fast for their husbands and pray for their long lives. Women also dress up in traditional attire and adorn themselves with ...

Minimalistic Ramadan mehendi celebrates less-is-more. You can enjoy decorating your hands without the fuss or weight of ...

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 the skin.

With a history spanning millennia across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, henna is steeped in tradition and cultural rituals. The natural dye is typically used to create temporary, ...