If you've ever been to an Indian, Moroccan, or Pakistani wedding ceremony, you've probably seen — or worn — mehndi. Many brides, both abroad and in the United States, wear these henna "tattoos" on ...

Priyanka Chopra incorporated many hidden romantic symbols of her relationship to Nick Jonas into her gorgeous wedding wardrobe. We’ve known about the touching embroidery she included in both of her ...

In 1997, when Madonna and Gwen Stefani started sporting henna tattoos, the Western world took notice of these gorgeous and artful techniques. But we were already behind the times. This traditional ...

Tulsi Yadav teaches Shoba Narayan about the application and design of mehndi, or henna, at the Dera Mandawa haveli in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Formerly a private mansion, the Dera Mandawa is now a hotel.

When it comes to wedding planning, choosing the right decor can be one of the most exciting and challenging aspects for any bride who wants to make her wedding day uniquely stand out. One of our ...

Moroccan-robed bridal party at Esther and Daniel Bengio’s 2008 henna ceremony. Photo by Nejati Studio Mizrahi Jews from the Middle East and North Africa have practiced pre-wedding henna ceremonies for ...

The ancient art of henna has long been a tradition in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. But what happened when brides-to-be grew tired of the go-to hue a handful of years ago? Well, henna ...

Dragon Motifs. Peacocks. The Statue of Liberty. The Simpsons. There is very little the henna artist Sara Vazir can’t do with the plant-based dye. Which is why when her clients, ranging from brides in ...

The popularity of henna, or mehndi as it is known in the Indian subcontinent, across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia is a beautiful example of the shared heritage and commingling of ...