Henna Blue
by Jennie Breeze
Title
Henna Blue
Artist
Jennie Breeze
Medium
Photograph - Original Img_6868-b
Description
Henna is a plant best known for its use to color and condition the hair naturally. The henna plant, famous for Rajastan, India, grows in warm climates. The leaves from the plant are crushed and make into a paste to safely draw a design directly on the skin. The result of this temporary tattoo, traditionally reddish brown in color, will last any where from a few days to several weeks. The application process is painless and in no way harms the skin.
Photograph taken at the OC Fair, Ca. The henna artist is diligently working her magic on the shoulder of an already satisfied client.
Frequently recognized as Henna Tattoos, Mehndi, as it is known in India, is the latest craze yet its roots are centuries old and its practices, symbolism and traditions have been passed down through the ages by women. Traditionally the designs are placed on hands and feet, but now the modern generation has changed it all. They are now very popular on all visible areas of the body including the belly, forehead, neck arms, back and shoulders.
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March 17th, 2013
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