Mehndi: The Timeless Art of Henna Painting

by Loretta Roome

Book Overview

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,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312187432
• ISBN13: 9780312187439
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

great book

"Mehndi" is a great beginners book. It's not quite what we were looking for though. It does have some really nice designs, but I think it has more text than we were hoping for. It's informative for those looking to learn about the art and tradition. This book gives advice about mixing your own henna paste. I give it 5 stars because all in all it's a wonderful book, informative, and the pictures are clear.

The best book for henna art...

I read several books about henna when I got started practicing the art, and the absolute best I've found is Loretta Roome's. No other books describes all aspects of the art of mehndi better; the book details the spiritual side of the art, as well as its meaning, its practice throughout the ages, today's sublime twists on the art, and how to get started with your own creative skin art practices. Roome incorporates all her own artwork and henna prints into the book which are absolutely beautiful and are enough cause to buy the book simply on the talent and artistic endeavor displayed alone.This book also lists several companies to contact for a henna supply. Color Trends (now Earthhues) is one I have contacted for my supply of henna. They give the best quality of henna powder I've found.If you've discovered a growing interest for henna since hearing about it fashion magazines or from seeing Madonna's video for her song "Frozen," this is the book to begin your research into this mystic and creative art force.

A great book for anybody, not just henna artists!

I love this book, it has become my 'henna bible'! It has all the info needed to become a professional at this lovely art, and it also covers spiritual and modern aspects. I have read it cover to cover 4 times! I just keep coming back for more! Ms. Roome is clearly an excellent artist and teacher, as shown by her eloquent writing and beautiful photographs. This book was my first and most helpful book on the lovely art of mehndi. It is the only book I recomend to others wanting to learn more! :-)

great book

graceful and intelectually pleasing-i highly recomend this book. if you are interested in this art what-so-ever you will fall madly in love with it after reading this book! it is beautiful! it shows different designs and tells about the art and its history. full of photographs and illustrations. i own several books on mehndi and this is by far my favourite. if your looking for a clear-cut how-to step by step instructional book this may not be exactly what u r looking for, but i recomend you buy this book anyway, because the information it offers will be of great use in the long run.

A beautiful book that is both practical and spiritual

What a pleasure this book is. I knew nothing about the art of mehndi except vague associations with National Geographic and some celebrities. How much more there is to this timeless art form, practised by women all over the world, including Roome, the author. Whether you enjoy looking at the gorgeous pictures and drawings, or learning about the history and rituals behind the henna tattoes, this book has something for everyone. It was so inspiring, I wanted to run out and find the nearest mehndi artist so I could try it!