Henna Sourcebook: Traditional Henna Motifs from the Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan, China and India
Author(s): Mary Packard
No one knows for sure when henna was first used for skin decorating, but traces of henna have been found on mummies in Egypt and in cave painting in India dating back thousands of years. While this tradition is still widely used in India, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, it is now gaining popularity throughout the Western world as well. It is increasingly common for henna parties to be held in the United States, sometimes at weddings, birthday parties, and baby showers-and sometimes just for fun. Henna patterns are seen adorning pop icons like Madonna, Demi Moore, and Prince, and henna artists are becoming an increasingly common sight at street fairs and shops as a temporary and painless alternative to tattoos. Design motifs are included from many different cultures, with background information provided about the symbolism of the designs and motifs.
General Information
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- : Race Point Publishing
- : Race Point Publishing
- : 0.862
- : 01 September 2012
- : United States
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Mary Packard
- : Paperback
- : English
- : 391.65
- : 224
- : 1000 colour illustrations
More About The Product
Mary Packard has written over 250 books for children and adults. Packard continues to find creative inspiration in the stories and customs of other cultures-from the dreams of the Ojibway and the tales of great Pueblo storytellers to the imaginative expression of all those who practice the timeless tradition of Henna art around the world. Packard lives in Northport, N.Y. Eleanor Kwei is a graphic designer and illustrator specializing in pen and ink. Her work appears in over 30 published books for children and adults. In Henna Sourcebook, she combines her background of extensive travel with her artistic passion, pursuing her long-time interest in researching the world's cultures through their art. Kwei lives in New York in the Lower Hudson Valley.
