Henna, also called Mehndi, is a plant dye that harmlessly and temporarily stains the skin a red-brown color. Its use in Northern Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and India dates back to 10,000-20,000 BCE. Henna is still widely practiced in over 50 countries, and in the past few years it has recently gained notice and increasing popularity in the United States, Europe, and the world abroad. It is considered a beautifying agent, and customarily is utilized to adorn the hands and feet with intricate patterns. Both men and woman use henna, and the process of application and letting it set (which takes some time) can act as a bonding experience for those who are involved.

Unless otherwize noted, all designs on this Website that appear black or dark green are the applied henna paste--not the stain. Unless otherwize stated, all design were hand done by Baraka.