Articles Mehndi Bodypainting

Newspaper, periodical, magazine, and on-line articles pertaining to henna or mehndi body art.

• Henna is a Great Healer - Discusses some of the cosmetic and medicinal uses for the henna plant. By Dr. M. Laiq Ahmed Khan. [Islamic Voice]
  
• The Exotic Hip - Discusses the westernization of mehndi and how the media helped to turn a ceremonial ritual into a fad. By Bhumika Muchhala. [Zine 375]
  
• Black Henna - PPD Information - Warning page about the dangers of black henna containing P-Phenylenediamine (PPD).
  
• Mehndi - The Vital Ingredient in an Indian Wedding - Describes the importance of mehndi in the Indian wedding ceremony. Also contains step-by-step instructions to making your own paste.
  
• The Art of Mehndi - Creating Patterns - A simple guide with some suggestions on getting you started in making your own designs. [About.com]
  
• Mehndi as a Fashion Accessory - Discusses the popularization of henna in the west. [The Tribune]
  
• FDA/CFSAN - Temporary Tattoos and Henna - Fact Sheet dated April 18, 2001 regarding the application of skin staining products.
  
• The Art of Mehndi - Henna Paste Recipe - Instructions on making your own paste and a simple recipe you can follow. [About.com]
  
• Reinventing Mehndi for Body Art - By Ratan Patel. Talks about the changes in the art of henna as it becomes popular with urban youths. [The Tribune]
  
• Indian Body Painting Catching on in America - Describes the beauty of traditional, Indian style body adornment. [Lubbock Avalanche-Journal]
  
• The Art of Mehndi - Introduction and History of Henna - A short history about this ancient body art. [About.com]
  
• The Art of Mehndi - Making Your Own Cones - A guide to making your own cones at home. [About.com]
  
• Mehendi: Dye for Marriage - A look at how this beautiful reddish dye has become synonymous with Hindu weddings, and has made waves in the West. [About.com]
  
  

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