Teach Yourself Henna Tattoo

Author: Brenda Abdoyan
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607654180
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
Color your world with the fabulous art of henna tattoo with this book of patterns and instructions for the body and even home decor objects! Learn how to combine the 5 basic henna shapes into a variety of exotic mendhi designs.

Natural Fashion

Author: Hans Silvester
Publisher: Thames and Hudson
ISBN:
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 170

Book Description
Over the course of numerous voyages to Africa's Omo Valley, Hans Silvester became fascinated by the beauty of the Surma, Mursi, Hamer and Kurma tribes, who share a taste for body painting and extravagant decorations borrowed from nature. This collection of photographs captures these accoutrements.

Mehndi Designs

Author: Marty Noble
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486438600
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Scores of lovely designs, adapted from authentic images used in the ancient art of henna body painting, incorporate scores of lovely patterns. Used to cover hands, forearms, and feet during celebrations, these 166 black-and-white designs include fine line, lacy, and paisley motifs, as well as assorted floral borders, heart-shaped insets, and repeat patterns.

Classic Carving Patterns

Author: Lora S. Irish
Publisher: Taunton
ISBN: 9781561583188
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A treasury of classic wood patterns and techniques for creative woodworking embellishment. Woodcarving artist Lora Irish gives carvers, woodburners and painters a wide variety of designs they can transfer directly to projects or use to develop ideas of their own. Themes include natural patterns such as grapes, oak leaves and acorns, animals like lions and eagles, and intricate floral and fantasy designs. 180 drawings.

Mehndi

Author: Carine Fabius
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 0609803190
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description
The magical art of mehndi, or henna painting, has been practiced for centuries in India, Africa, and the Middle East, and now it has finally arrived in the West. Packed with inspirational photographs of traditional and contemporary mehndi, this complete resource offers everything you need to create your own beautiful henna designs, including: • dozens of practice exercises and sample illustrations • a foolproof recipe for mixing the henna paste • step-by-step instructions on how to apply your mehndi design • insider's tips from professional mehndi artists and more!

Water Witchcraft

Author: Annwyn Avalon
Publisher: Weiser Books
ISBN: 1578636469
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
"Water witch Annwyn Avalon presents a comprehensive guide to Celtic water lore including spells, rituals, water spirits, and merfolk. She explores the magic of the sea, but also features lakes, rivers, canals, swamps, and other watery locations as well as the craft and magic that have been and continue to be practiced at these places. Within these pages, you will learn how to set up your own personal water altars and shrines, gather or craft the magical tools of water witchery, and access the power of rain and ice. Most crucially, you will learn how to connect and communicate with the water spirits themselves."--Back cover.

Henna Paisley Tattoos

Author: Anna Pomaska
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486437163
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 12

Book Description
Paisley designs originating generations ago in the Middle East are among today's most popular decorative motifs the world over. This tattoo collection, featuring those patterns in fashionable, reddish-brown hues, includes 10 images enhanced with floral designs.

DIY Henna Tattoos

Author: Aroosa Shahid
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1612438237
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 307

Book Description
Learn how to create beautiful mehendi designs using an entirely-natural, simple paste made from the leaves of the henna plant with this step-by-step guide. The easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and gorgeous photographs in DIY Henna Tattoos make learning henna art simple and fun. In no time, you will master the basic techniques and designs, including: • Flowers • Leaves • Swirls • Vines • Paisleys • Netting • Petals • Mandalas . . . and more! Whether you want to sport something quick and simple or decorate a large area, you can easily choose how much of your skin to adorn with these stylish motifs. And because the tattoo is from henna, next month you get to try a new and different look!

Mehndi: Coloring for Artists

Author: Skyhorse Publishing
Publisher: Skyhorse
ISBN: 9781634504003
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
Henna tattoos, popular at traditional Indian weddings and festivals, are becoming increasingly popular in the Western world as well. But very few people have the know-how to re-create these popular designs. Now you, too, can create beautiful henna designs in your own home! Mehndi: Coloring for Artists features forty-six unique black-and-white henna motifs for readers to color, perforations for them to hang, and a gallery of forty-six inspiring fully colored images. The designs have been created specifically for you. Enhanced with intricate floral detail and step-by-step instructions on how to best color and create henna tattoos, this book has a little bit of something for everyone. So further explore your creative side and discover the relaxing benefits of coloring Mehndi art. In summary, this compilation: Begins with an introduction describing the history and beauty of the Mehndi practice Features forty-six original black-and-white designs for readers to color on single-sided perforated pages, allowing them to remove and frame their artwork Includes forty-six full-color images that exemplify the Mehndi tradition

Henna Tattoos

Author: Anna Pomaska
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486416465
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 4

Book Description
Paisley prints, floral garlands, delicate sprays of dainty blossoms, and other fanciful images are featured in this ready-to-use collection of popular henna-colored tattoo designs. All printed in a distinctive reddish-brown ink reminiscent of the ancient cosmetic made of powdered henna leaves, the 13 charming motifs will add an authentic "tattooed look" to arms, legs, cheeks, and other body parts. Complete instructions for safe and easy application and removal are included.