Name/Title
Mehndi : the timeless art of henna paintingEntry/Object ID
GN419.15.R66Description
Mehndi, the ancient art of painting on the skin with henna, beautifies the body, rejuvenates the spirit, and celebrates the joys of creativity and self-expression. More than just a temporary tattoo, mehndi offers us a way to participate in a centuries-old tradition still practiced in India, Africa, and the Middle East. In this stunning and authoritative book, Loretta Roome traces the origins and meanings of traditional designs, demonstrates how to create them on the skin, and reveals the recipes, tools, and techniques needed to paint designs that range from simple to complex. The result of years of research and the author's experience as one of the nation's foremost mehndi artists, Roome's book offers practical information, creative inspiration, and many suggestions for enhancing the playful, intimate, sensual, erotic, and spiritual aspects of the ancient and amazing art of mehndi.Collection
Carol Westfall CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
body art, carol westfall collection, hennaBook Details
Author
Loretta RoomePublisher
St. Martin's GriffinDate Published
1998Call No.
GN419.15.R66ISBN
312187432, 9780312187439LCCN
98003362Notes
Length: 162