The henna plant has been widely used throughout the world for thousands of years, particularly within medicine and art. However, its origin and history are not well-recorded. Despite its popular ...

Mehendi is one of the constants for an Indian wedding ceremony. So, no wonder brides-to-be keep exploring new body parts to flaunt henna designs. The latest mehendi trend is to sport intricate designs ...

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.