These past couple of days have been busy in henna. So I will just let my pictures do all the talking. I tried many different styles and patterns that had been in the back of my mind. All of the designs came out beautifully.
 Engagement henna!
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 Moroccan (geometric) patterns  I have been really into mandalas and extensive circular patterns. They look great on the center of the hands (both sides); the symmetry is perfect. One can keep continuing the design, making the mandala bigger and bigger (unless of course he/she is working on a smaller hand). Recently I've been obsessed with filling up the fingers with moroccan patterns. They are a bit more difficult to do but the results are worth it. Wouldn't you agree?   Reach out to me for all of your henna needs! I am looking forward to hearing from you.
I worked on this design over the weekend. Let me know what you think of it!
Henna cones from Pakistan are fresh; they smell different and leave a much longer lasting stain compared with any that I have found here. I was lucky enough to visit Pakistan again and in the markets of Karachi I ordered some awesome mendhi cones. I used a cone and now await the color. 
Very rarely do I get enough time to sit in one place and complete a task without interruption. Doing henna, for me, is not a chore, rather, it is therapeutic. I love getting before and after shots and comparing them. This henna (whichI bought in Pakistan) is very good, it does not stain the hand too fast and it lasts a couple of days without peeling off and making ones hand feel like sandpaper. I kept my hand (with the paste on) in a plastic bag for an hour to help retain some heat. It work and the color stained very well. Perfect day for practice for upcoming brides! 
Looks Celtic to me. Very interesting how it came together
Love mathematical/geometric patterns. North African style of henna designs
Arab designs- big flowers
The before look with the henna paste still on- this is one of my favorite pictures/designs. I was very happy with how this turned out.
After the paste is removed the hands are stained a gorgeous red/maroon
The front side of the same Eid hands above.
 Vase with arabic writing Repetitive motifs in ceramics were most popular, and still are, in the Islamic art scene. Religious art was decorated with geometric patterns and arabic phrases. These three examples are located in the British Museum in London. Notice the use of the color cobalt blue; it was an expensive pigment to decorate with therefore those who owned/patronized these items were particularly wealthy. I look to geometric motifs when thinking of different henna designs. It amazes me to know that some of these patterns are designed with such precision.  Beautiful Blue  Gold plated tiles. Patterns like these were also used on rugs and nowadays on clothes as well. |
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