Hands-on Henna
June 15, 2003 12:59 AM Subscribe
The Reverend Bunny's Secret Henna Diary. Sssh! Don't tell anyone, but this is a fascinating site featuring tips and tricks, and a nice gallery of images annotated by background information, image sources, history, and interesting anecdotes.
You can also find free patterns here, both traditional and non-traditional.
You can also find free patterns here, both traditional and non-traditional.
Sweet post, taz. I've got a friend who does a little mehandi(sp?) in town during the summer months, she'll love to see it.
posted by Joeforking at 4:04 AM on June 15, 2003
posted by Joeforking at 4:04 AM on June 15, 2003
Hah! that Bunny doesn't have fur! Behold your false prophet! reverend indeed...
posted by Pink Fuzzy Bunny at 7:41 AM on June 15, 2003
posted by Pink Fuzzy Bunny at 7:41 AM on June 15, 2003
taz, what a fabulous post! Thanks so much! I have been fascinated with mehndi since I saw the delightful film Monsoon Wedding. I loved the film, I would be eager to hear if some Indian perspectives. (This post reminded me that I had meant to buy the soundtrack, too!) There was a great segment in the film about a mehndi party, so post-film I wanted to learn more and did a bit of Googling. I had some bookmarks tucked away as a possible future post -but I found none of these, you have unearthed the creme de la creme here!
In addition to all the luscious traditional patterns, I was interested to see some native American patterns, and particularly enjoyed the San Ildefonso, based on traditional art from a pueblo I visited in New Mexico.
Well here are a few of the links I unearthed.
Mehndi, from a site that also has a beautiful set of pages on the sari.
Another page on mehndi at the Teej Festival pages of the Raj Tourism site.
This travelogue features a page on traditional Pakistani weddings that I found of interest - the bride is spectacular.
posted by madamjujujive at 7:43 AM on June 15, 2003
In addition to all the luscious traditional patterns, I was interested to see some native American patterns, and particularly enjoyed the San Ildefonso, based on traditional art from a pueblo I visited in New Mexico.
Well here are a few of the links I unearthed.
Mehndi, from a site that also has a beautiful set of pages on the sari.
Another page on mehndi at the Teej Festival pages of the Raj Tourism site.
This travelogue features a page on traditional Pakistani weddings that I found of interest - the bride is spectacular.
posted by madamjujujive at 7:43 AM on June 15, 2003
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posted by matteo at 11:20 AM on June 15, 2003
posted by matteo at 11:20 AM on June 15, 2003
I have a batch at home, ready to be applied (to my feet) tonight. I'll definitely use some of these patterns. Thanks, taz!
posted by MrMoonPie at 10:25 AM on June 16, 2003
posted by MrMoonPie at 10:25 AM on June 16, 2003
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"ghostbusters" pattern), plus macro-henna, a scientific approach to henna ingredients.
posted by taz at 1:00 AM on June 15, 2003