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Henna body art and henna tattoo have been around for more than 9000 years. Henna tattoo body art can be found in countries all over the world, places such as the Middle East, India and many parts of Africa including Morocco.
Henna, also known as mehandi, is similar to a tattoo, the difference being it is not permanent. A henna tattoo is done using a naturally prepared paste from the plant called Lawsonia Inermis. The leaves are dried then crushed, which makes a powder that has natural dying properties. Water is then added to the powder which makes the henna paste. This paste is then used to create a temporary design or ancient exotic patterns on the body.
The second from North Africa, is similar to the Middle Eastern, containing mostly floral patterns. These designs usually follow the shape of the feet and hands.
The third style is from India and Pakistan. Here they normally extend from the hands and feet which gives the illusion of wearing gloves and stockings. The designs are made up of a paisley pattern and teardrops.
Black Henna Tattoo Warning
There are many people selling so called henna ink, calling it black henna. Black
henna has a chemical in it called p-
So please, don’t be fooled by these people thinking you are getting an original henna tattoo.
Here you will find our range of Henna Tattoo designs.
The last style is from Indonesia and Southern Asia. These designs are made up of cubes of color on the ends of the fingers and toes.
The great thing about a henna tattoo is you can change the style as often as you would like and it will not last a lifetime. A natural henna tattoo can last for as long as 6 weeks, where as a colored henna tattoo will last up to 10 days. The more oily the area of the henna tattoo, the less time it will stay on the skin.
A henna tattoo is usually painted onto the feet and hands, although can be done anywhere on the body. Traditionally a henna tattoo was painted on women in preparation of an important ceremony. There are four different styles of henna tattoo, the first is the Middle Eastern, which is mostly floral designs, like the Arabic paintings and materials.