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.
Author: Carine Fabius Publisher: Harmony ISBN: 9780609803196 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 80
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!
Author: Alan Weller Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486990931 Category : Design Languages : en Pages : 50
Book Description
Mehndi, also known as henna tattooing, is an ancient form of ceremonial body decoration originally used in observance of weddings and other special occasions. This compilation features over 120 intricate designs that can add exotic elements to print and web projects and serve as inspiration for both permanent and temporary tattooing.
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.
Author: Heather Caunt-Nulton Publisher: Walter Foster ISBN: 1633222411 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 131
Book Description
From wall art to jars and stationery, Mehndi for the Inspired Artist presents a step-by-step approach to creating a variety of mehndi patterns for artwork, illustrations, and craft projects.
Author: Loretta Roome Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin ISBN: 1466867043 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 193
Book Description
Mehndi, the ancient art of painting on the skin with henna, beautifies the body, rejuvenates the spirit, and celebrates the joys of creativity and self-expression. More than just a temporary tattoo, mehndi offers us a way to participate in a centuries-old tradition still practiced in India, Africa, and the Middle East. In this stunning and authoritative book, Loretta Roome traces the origins and meanings of traditional designs, demonstrates how to create them on the skin, and reveals the recipes, tools, and techniques needed to paint designs that range from simple to complex. The result of years of research and the author's experience as one of the nation's foremost mehndi artists, Roome's book offers practical information, creative inspiration, and many suggestions for enhancing the playful, intimate, sensual, erotic, and spiritual aspects of the ancient and amazing art of mehndi.
Author: Sumita Batra Publisher: ISBN: 9781780973012 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
"" When Sumita hennas my hands and feet, I am transported to another time and place a world of magic, passion, and romance. Madonna""No longer the preserve of Asian and Middle Eastern brides, mehndi has been embraced by women of all backgrounds. Sumita Batra's stunning henna designs have graced some of the most renowned celebrities of our time, including Madonna and Gwen Stefani. Now she has created the definitive guide to this ancient art form of body decoration, featuring everything from the historical, symbolic, and spiritual aspects of mehndi to 40 original and easily reproduced patterns including glitter techniques."
Author: Dover Publisher: Courier Dover Publications ISBN: 0486803538 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 69
Book Description
Based on authentic Indian, African, and Middle Eastern sources, these 63 striking patterns include exotic birds and butterflies, hypnotic paisley prints, and flowers galore.
Author: Marty Noble Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486996808 Category : Design Languages : en Pages : 68
Book Description
Popular culture has embraced the ancient art of henna body painting as the hottest trend from India, Africa, and the Middle East. More than 150 intricate and exotic patterns in this CD-ROM and book set allow hobbyists to add a hip edge to their next project. Choose from fine line, lacy, and paisley motifs, detailed images of exotic birds and human faces, assorted floral borders, heart-shaped insets, and repeat patterns featuring woven tendrils. Included in this set are: • One CD-ROM containing 166 high-quality, permission-free images scanned at 600 dpi and saved in six different formats (TIFF, PICT, EPS, BMP, as well as Internet-ready JPEG and GIF) • A large-format 64-page book with every image on the CD-ROM printed large and clearly on one side of the page only and numbered for easy reference and cut-and-paste use Also included on the CD-ROM is Dover Design Manager, a simple graphics editing program for Windows that will allow you to view, print, crop, and rotate the images. Artists, designers, collagists, and crafters will find these charming, traditional designs immensely useful. The collection also offers browsers an exciting glimpse into the rich store of Eastern ornamental art.
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