Inspired by a childhood trip to India, this Los Angeles henna artist turns the traditional art form into modern masterpieces. From hands to handmade-henna is her medium. Neha Assar has worked with ...

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 ...

Moroccan-robed bridal party at Esther and Daniel Bengio’s 2008 henna ceremony. Photo by Nejati Studio Mizrahi Jews from the Middle East and North Africa have practiced pre-wedding henna ceremonies for ...

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.