The Art of Mehndi

“When Sumita hennas my hands and feet, I am transported to another time and place—a world of magic, passion, and romance.” —Madonna

 

No longer the preserve of Asian and Middle Eastern brides, mehndi has been embraced by women of all backgrounds. Sumita Batra's stunning henna designs have graced some of the most renowned celebrities of our time. Now she has created the definitive guide to this ancient art form of body decoration, featuring everything from the historical, symbolic, and spiritual aspects of mehndi to 40 original and easily reproduced patterns—including glitter techniques.

ISBN10: 1780973012
ISBN13: 9781780973012
Number Of Pages: 144
Publication Date: 20130305
Publisher: Sterling
Binding: Paperback
SKU: 9781780973012
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“When Sumita hennas my hands and feet, I am transported to another time and place—a world of magic, passion, and romance.” —Madonna

 

No longer the preserve of Asian and Middle Eastern brides, mehndi has been embraced by women of all backgrounds. Sumita Batra's stunning henna designs have graced some of the most renowned celebrities of our time, including Madonna and Gwen Stefani. Now she has created the definitive guide to this ancient art form of body decoration, featuring everything from the historical, symbolic, and spiritual aspects of mehndi to 40 original and easily reproduced patterns—including glitter techniques.