The Art of Mehndi

Rating:
Summary: excellent book
Review: This is a great book. There are plenty of illustrations to copy or practice with. She mentions celebrities that have had mehndi, and provides pictures of them. The recipes are good. We use the "quickie" recipe, and my tattoos come out rich and dark. Give it a try if you want to add to your design collection. (My book has a different cover.)

Rating:
Summary: Best book on mehndi
Review: This is the best book on the art of mehndi I have found. It is packed with color photo examples including many of stars such as Madonna & Gwen Stefani. The featured designs are both beautiful & unique.

The author starts out with a brief history including the wedding customs & symbolism of the designs in India, North Africa, the Middle East, & Asia. She also covers the trend as it has developed in the western world.

Next there are clear step-by-step instructions for preparing your skin, wrapping the cone, making the paste, & applying the henna. Even using stencils, applying transfers & painting freehand are expertly explained.

Numerous design illustrations follow including tips, tricks & techniques for decorating all parts of the body. I especially liked the floral necklace with bindis & vine belt designs. A resource list for both the US and UK is a nice bonus.

Rating:
Summary: Nearly Best on the Market for Mehndi
Review: This is the best book on the art of mehndi I have found. It is packed with color photo examples including many of stars such as Madonna & Gwen Stefani. The featured designs are both beautiful & unique.

The author starts out with a brief history including the wedding customs & symbolism of the designs in India, North Africa, the Middle East, & Asia. She also covers the trend as it has developed in the western world.

Next there are clear step-by-step instructions for preparing your skin, wrapping the cone, making the paste, & applying the henna. Even using stencils, applying transfers & painting freehand are expertly explained.

Numerous design illustrations follow including tips, tricks & techniques for decorating all parts of the body. I especially liked the floral necklace with bindis & vine belt designs. A resource list for both the US and UK is a nice bonus.

Rating:
Summary: Best book on mehndi
Review: This is the best book on the art of mehndi I have found. It is packed with color photo examples including many of stars such as Madonna & Gwen Stefani. The featured designs are both beautiful & unique.

The author starts out with a brief history including the wedding customs & symbolism of the designs in India, North Africa, the Middle East, & Asia. She also covers the trend as it has developed in the western world.

Next there are clear step-by-step instructions for preparing your skin, wrapping the cone, making the paste, & applying the henna. Even using stencils, applying transfers & painting freehand are expertly explained.

Numerous design illustrations follow including tips, tricks & techniques for decorating all parts of the body. I especially liked the floral necklace with bindis & vine belt designs. A resource list for both the US and UK is a nice bonus.