Mehndi Designs: Traditional Henna Body Art (Dover Pictorial Archive)

Author: Noble, MartyBrand: Dover PublicationsEdition: IllustratedBinding: PaperbackFormat: IllustratedNumber Of Pages: 32Release Date: 02-09-2004Part Number: 166 b/w illusDetails: The ancient art of henna body painting — widely used in India, Africa, and the Middle East — varies from country to country and spans different cultures and religious traditions. Aside from the modern use of henna as a trendy, temporary tattoo, traditional designs have been used to celebrate weddings, births, and religious holidays. This collection of charming images, adapted from authentic mehndi designs, incorporates more than 160 lovely, royalty-free patterns (largely Indian) that are used to cover hands, forearms, and feet. Included are fine line, lacy, and paisley motifs; detailed images of exotic birds and human faces, assorted floral borders, heart-shaped insets, and repeat patterns featuring abstracts and woven tendrils. Of use to artists, designers, and craftworkers, these decorative motifs will also