Others claim that the art form’s earliest documented application exists within ancient Indian texts, postulating that mehendi, as henna’s known in Hindi, had its genesis in India.

This ceremony is steeped in cultural significance and symbolism, reflecting the depth of matrimonial traditions in Indian ...

Scholars widely believe that Egyptians would paint the hair and nails of their deceased with henna before having them mummified and entombed. Others claim that the art form’s earliest documented ...

Ancient Egyptians used henna not only for beautification but also for its cooling properties in the desert heat. In the Indian subcontinent, henna became an essential part of wedding rituals ...

By Indian standards, we were a small family. “What is his name?” asked my henna lady. “The man you are going to marry.” Ram. His name was Ram. She frowned. She needed a longer name.

Yet, henna (or “mehndi,” as it’s sometimes referred to) can be adapted and shared, too. I might blend a traditional Indian design with English flowers to represent all aspects of my identity ...

A few days ago, when my father was unwell, I was sitting in a hospital lobby, taking in the world like a zombie, when a particular person’s henna-dyed head, caught my eye. I stared so blatantly ...

Growing up in this country, Foram Mehta was bullied when she got henna designs, or mehndi, painted on her hands at Indian-American community celebrations. “Henna was not a thing people ...

An artist applies henna in a floral design during the Indian New Year celebration at the Tanner Building. Henna has traditionally been used in South Asian cultures to celebrate joy, beauty and new ...