Henna Mehndi

5,000 Designs and Motifs from India by Ajit Mookerjee. "This book has a great selection of patterns - can be used for a number of things from mehendi to creating stencils to painting on clothes. The selection is very broad and covers patterns from all over India - there are even some traditional rangoli patterns."

The Art of Henna: The Ultimate Body Art Book and Kit With Book by Pamela Nichols. "Healthy Planet Products with makeup artist and hairstylist Pamela Nichols have created simply the best henna book and kit on the market today. It contains everything you'll need to make your own beautiful designs provided, or inventing your own. This kit includes: --A lushly illustrated book that provides complete instructions, as well the history and culture of henna tattoos. --Six "starter stencils" on hypoallergenic paper that can be applied to the skin for a perfect design effect. --One tube of premixed henna paste --One glassine packet of powdered henna with applicator cone --The kit is packaged in a sturdy "museum" style, reusable box and individually shrinkwrapped."

The Art of Mehndi by Sumita Batra and Liz Wilde. "Mehndi, the ancient Indian art of henna design, is the hottest accessory sported by today's fashion world. Madonna made it famous in her Ray of Light videos; Liv Tyler showed it off on the cover of Vanity Fair; and Naomi Campbell flashed it on the catwalk. Now, Sumita Batra, mehndi artist to the stars, brings the definitive guide to this 3,000-year-old art form of body painting."

Beauty and the East: A Book of Oriental Body Care by Wendy Buonaventura. No review available.

The Henna Body Art Kit: Everything You Need to Create Stunning Temporary Tattoos by Aileen Marron, Halawa Henna, and Emma Peios. "The ultimate package for those who wish to express themselves with the ancient art form of tattoos (albeit temporary ones), "The Henna Body Art Kit" contains two packets of catalyst solution, two packets of henna powder in application cones, Mehlabiya oil capsules, and six transfer sheets. Full-color illustrations throughout."

Henna from Head to Toe! by Norma Pasekoff Weinberg. "Weinberg bothers with just highlights as she discusses this plant's history, botanical characteristics, and contemporary usage. Readers will discover that henna can also be employed to condition hair and help lower body temperature, and simple directions are supplied for applying the paste to extremities and other body parts. Although the patterns might not vie for top graphic or illustration awards, they will prove to be easy motifs for beginners to follow and improve upon."

The Mehndi Kit: Learn the Traditional Art of Henna Body Decoration by Zaynab Mirza. "Mehndi, the ancient art of body painting, is making its mark as beautiful, painless, temporary body art for the nineties. Now readers can create their own dazzling mehndi designs with this kit which includes organic henna, 20 design transfers, and a 72-page illustrated book with complete instructions."

Mehndi : The Art of Henna Body Painting by Carine Fabius and Michele M. Garcia. "A fully illustrated guide to the traditional Indian art of henna body painting--a popular method of dazzling and nonpermanent body adornment--this book offers dozens of traditional and nontraditional ideas for decorative body painting."

Mehndi: Rediscovering Henna Body Art by Marie Anakee Miczak. "This immensely interesting book contains, in practical and easy-to-understand form, every detail on creating fantastic Mehndi designs using natural henna. The author, who has taught body art for over 8 years, unlocks the mysteries of henna's medicinal uses and the beautiful art of Mehndi. With this book, discover the rich history of Mehndi and how easy it is to do in the comfort of your home!"

Mehndi: The Timeless Art of Henna Painting by Loretta Roome. "An ancient ritual still practiced in India, Africa, and the Middle East, henna body painting combines celebration, tradition, spirituality, and breathtaking beauty. This book provides readers with all the information they need to paint themselves or a friend. 50 black and white photos and 25 color photos."