Mehndi Henna Body Art

Meredith Hale, artist

at Saqra’s Eclectic Mall

on the corner of Railroad and Meeker in Kent

For an appointment call: 206-762-5323

or e-mail MehndiMeredith@hotmail.com

Henna, also known as mehndi, is the ancient art of bodypainting with paste made from powdered leaves from the henna plant.  Mehndi originated in the Middle East, North Africa, and India. Traditionally, the hands and feet are painted before important celebrations and the painting process is a festive occasion as well.  Usually a woman's art, henna and henna patterns became the way women managed their vulnerability and expressed their hopes as well as enhancing their sexuality and beauty.

For a dancer, Mehndi is the perfect way to enhance a costume, or just to celebrate the beauty and grace of the person wearing it.

I offer a large range of designs from around the world.  Mehndi is traditionally applied to the hands and feet, but can be anywhere.

Henna designs can last anywhere from 3 days to 4 weeks, depending on the person’s skin and the after-care to the design.  Please note that you must leave the paste on for several hours to get a proper stain, so please plan accordingly.  It can also take a long time to apply, depending on the intricacy of the design you desire.

What does it cost?

Designs vary from the simple to the very intricate, and cost depends on that.

A simple single design starts at $10.

Wrist or ankle bands are $20.

A full hand design (either palm or back) is $40.

A full foot design is also $40.

Both hands with the same design is $60.

Both feet with the same design is $60.

One design that joins two hands or two feet together is $80.

Other designs are negotiable.

Mehndi Henna Body Art

Meredith Hale, artist

at Saqra’s Eclectic Mall

on the corner of Railroad and Meeker in Kent

For an appointment call: 206-762-5323

or e-mail MehndiMeredith@hotmail.com

Henna, also known as mehndi, is the ancient art of bodypainting with paste made from powdered leaves from the henna plant.  Mehndi originated in the Middle East, North Africa, and India. Traditionally, the hands and feet are painted before important celebrations and the painting process is a festive occasion as well.  Usually a woman's art, henna and henna patterns became the way women managed their vulnerability and expressed their hopes as well as enhancing their sexuality and beauty.

For a dancer, Mehndi is the perfect way to enhance a costume, or just to celebrate the beauty and grace of the person wearing it.

I offer a large range of designs from around the world.  Mehndi is traditionally applied to the hands and feet, but can be anywhere.

Henna designs can last anywhere from 3 days to 4 weeks, depending on the person’s skin and the after-care to the design.  Please note that you must leave the paste on for several hours to get a proper stain, so please plan accordingly.  It can also take a long time to apply, depending on the intricacy of the design you desire.

What does it cost?

Designs vary from the simple to the very intricate, and cost depends on that.

A simple single design starts at $10.

Wrist or ankle bands are $20.

A full hand design (either palm or back) is $40.

A full foot design is also $40.

Both hands with the same design is $60.

Both feet with the same design is $60.

One design that joins two hands or two feet together is $80.

Other designs are negotiable.

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