With detailed how-tos evocative stories and expert advice this curated collection of 30
beautiful easily reproducible designs by henna expert Azra Khamissa captures the past present
and future of henna. Applied intricately to hands before celebrations spread thickly on
the soles of feet to protect the skin or drawn in loose lines and shapes as a form of creative
expression: Henna is all these things and more. Using her deep love for henna and tapping into
her years of hosting henna workshops designer and chiropractor Azra Khamissa fuses her own
unique designs with historical and traditional inspiration to create The Henna Archive a
guide with 30 approachable designs that you can create at home. Inside you’ll find historical
designs from Libya Algeria the United Arab Emirates Morocco and more as well as designs of
Khamissa’s own creation: leopard prints crescent moons Japanese knots and flowers. Touching
stories from people around the world sharing their personal connections to henna pair with the
designs and illuminate the intimate nature of this ancient body art. Included are detailed
how-tos to take your henna practice to the next level and tips like how to get the perfect
stain what to look for when shopping for the best quality henna products and how to host your
own henna party.
