The magical art of mehndi, or henna painting, has been practiced for centuries in India, Africa and the Middle East and it has now 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.