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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

While you'd be forgiven for thinking henna was the name of the artwork, “henna is actually a plant,” explains Pavan Dhanjal, CEO of Pavan Henna. Traditionally, “the leaves would be crushed up into a ...

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

Ishita has previously contributed to a number of publications, including The Indian Express, The Logical Indian, and Feminism In India. She has over two years of writing experience and enjoys using ...