Henna

Henna

Used As Art

Henna can be broken down into a powder. When mixed with lemon juice or strong tea, it turns into a thick paste.

Not Permanent

Directions

1. Trace hand with pencil

2. Divide 4 times

What is Henna?

Henna is a flowering plant.

Where Traditions Began

Using the Paste

You can use the paste to create body art.

3. Draw DIFFERENT patterns in each section

Near or within the Middle East:

Algeria

India

Saudi Arabia

Samalia

Turkey

Tunisia

4. Trace with black marker

5. Color sections with crayons

Weddings

Henna was used to decorate Bride's hands and feet

Henna Designs