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The art of henna reaches back in time to over 5000 years and spans across many cultures. Whilst still used for traditional ceremonies, in these current times, the art of henna has spread across the globe and often takes on a more contemporary approach.


The ground leaves of the henna plant are mixed with a concoction of teas, essential oils and other natural ingredients; often from centuries old recipes and applied as a paste onto the skin, where it is left to ‘cure’ , resulting in a design that may vary in shades from bright orange to dark brown, lasting anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks.


Henna is most famous for the traditional decoration of Indian brides; the bride not having to perform any household duties in her newly married life until the henna has worn off. Often the grooms initials are hidden in the design for him to seek out on the wedding night.


These photographs were taken with the henna paste on, hence the black colouring. Henna is never black, be careful of any henna artist offering black stains as black henna is very dangerous, causing long lasting painful welts that can scar permanently. Pure henna is completely safe and all natural.





{foot design by Jessica McQeen , hennacaravan.com. All other designs by Lea, except where specified, and all apllied by Lea, all photography by Lea}

Double Bellied

the colours in this instance have been added via photoshop, however, these colours can be acheived with the application of tumeric {yellow} or dried red wine{red}

buddha

a design adapted from a mobile phone add

butterfly

hilda...and geoff

Hedeki

my ankle

crysanthemum

design by Pamela Nichols from her book, The Art Of Henna

joanna

i'm pretty sure this was a catherine cartright jones design...

an adapted Catherine cartright jones design

jode and baby murphy inutero

an adpapted version of a bridal design from hennacravan.com

backs again

the first one was the clients idea, we took the design from the kimono she was wearing

the second one was simply made up on the spot.... always the best way to go i say

henna'd drum