Thursday, August 2, 2012

Henna!

So, the one thing I love about this world, is the ability to try and see so many different cultural experiences.


The latest one I have done, is get myself a henna tattoo.


For those who don't know, its the earliest form of art and body art.  Its an organic paint that temporarily dyes the skin a darker color, usually associated with marriage, birth, death.  It can be traced to India, Africa, Egypt and mostly in the Middle East.


But regardless of where it can be found, it is one of the most beautiful thing ever.  The detail, color, art is so gorgeous and so new.  The time and effort these people put into it is something totally different and should be respected.


It was a way for everyone to appear lavish and friends painted each other's feet and hands to become closer with each other.


Even in other countries, henna meant good luck and some women adorned it as a way to show her innocence before marriage.


Here is the one I got.  



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