Articles

The Exotic Hip - Discusses the westernization of mehndi and how the media helped to turn a ceremonial ritual into a fad. By Bhumika Muchhala. [Zine 375] <small>(April 13, 2001)</small>
http://zine375.eserver.org/issue2/zine11.html

Black Henna - PPD Information - Warning page about the dangers of black henna containing P-Phenylenediamine (PPD).
http://www.hennapage.com/henna/ppd/printout.html

The Art of Mehndi - Creating Patterns - A simple guide with some suggestions on getting you started in making your own designs. [About.com] <small>(July 14, 2000)</small>
http://tattoo.about.com/cs/hennadesign/l/aa071400a.htm

Mehendi: Dye for Marriage - A look at how this beautiful reddish dye has become synonymous with Hindu weddings, and has made waves in the West. [About.com]
http://hinduism.about.com/library/weekly/aa113000a.htm

The Art of Mehndi - Making Your Own Cones - A guide to making your own cones at home. [About.com] <small>(June 24, 2000)</small>
http://tattoo.about.com/library/weekly/aa062400a.htm

Henna is a Great Healer - Discusses some of the cosmetic and medicinal uses for the henna plant. By Dr. M. Laiq Ahmed Khan. [Islamic Voice] <small>(November 1, 1999)</small>
http://www.islamicvoice.com/november.99/tibb.htm

Indian Body Painting Catching on in America - Describes the beauty of traditional, Indian style body adornment. [Lubbock Avalanche-Journal] <small>(August 27, 1997)</small>
http://lubbockonline.com/news/082897/indian.htm

The Art of Mehndi - Henna Paste Recipe - Instructions on making your own paste and a simple recipe you can follow. [About.com] <small>(May 26, 2000)</small>
http://tattoo.about.com/cs/hennamenu/a/henna_recipe.htm

The Art of Mehndi - Introduction and History of Henna - A short history about this ancient body art. [About.com] <small>(May 9, 2000)</small>
http://tattoo.about.com/cs/hennamenu/a/henna_intro.htm

FDA/CFSAN - Temporary Tattoos and Henna - Fact Sheet dated April 18, 2001 regarding the application of skin staining products.
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-tatt.html

Mehndi - The Vital Ingredient in an Indian Wedding - Describes the importance of mehndi in the Indian wedding ceremony. Also contains step-by-step instructions to making your own paste. <small>(December 4, 2001)</small>
http://www.mehendiworld.com/mehndi-article-wedding.htm

Mehndi as a Fashion Accessory - Discusses the popularization of henna in the west. [The Tribune] <small>(March 7, 2001)</small>
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010307/main8.htm

Reinventing Mehndi for Body Art - By Ratan Patel. Talks about the changes in the art of henna as it becomes popular with urban youths. [The Tribune] <small>(October 31, 2001)</small>
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20011031/main8.htm