Mehndi Paperback by Carine Fabius

Product Details

• Publisher: Harmony (1998-06-01)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 112 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780609803196
• Item Weight: 113.4 grams
• Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.0 x 0.31 cm

The magical art of mehndi, or henna painting, has been practiced for centuries in India, Africa, and the Middle East, and now it has finally arrived in the West. Packed with inspirational photographs of traditional and contemporary mehndi, this complete resource offers everything you need to create your own beautiful henna designs, including:

• dozens of practice exercises and sample illustrations
• a foolproof recipe for mixing the henna paste
• step-by-step instructions on how to apply your mehndi design
• insider's tips from professional mehndi artists and more!

About the Author

Carine Fabius came from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to the United States when she was eight years old, and now lives in Los Angeles. Fabius is an author, blogger, art dealer, freelance museum curator, jewelry designer, and co-owner of Lakaye Studio, which manufactures all-natural temporary tattoo kits.