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- A bit of history ..

A comprehensive and authoritative history of henna use may not yet exist in a single volume, but references, allusions and clues are scattered through books on art, history, sociology, poetry, religion, mythology and other subjects. Henna has been used it decorate the skin and hair for nearly 5000 years and has been found on the hands and feet of Egyptian mummies!

Henna, also known as Mehendi, is the ancient art of body painting. Mehendi originated in the India, Middle East, North Africa. Patterns vary from culture to culture. In India, hands and feet are covered in intricate, lacy design. In North Africa, more geometric patterns are preferred.