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Mehndi [Paperback]

Loretta Roome
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  • Paperback: 174 pages
  • Publisher: St Martin's Press; 1st St. Martin's Griffin Ed edition (16 Nov 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0312187432
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312187439
  • Product Dimensions: 22.7 x 17.8 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 60,980 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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, mehndi offers us a way to participate in a centuries-old tradition still practiced in India, Africa, and the Middle East.
In this stunning and authoritative book, Loretta Roome traces the origins and meanings of traditional designs, demonstrates how to create them on the skin, and reveals the recipes, tools, and techniques needed to paint designs that range from simple to complex. The result of years of research and the author's experience as one of the nation's foremost mehndi artists, Roome's book offers practical information, creative inspiration, and many suggestions for enhancing the playful, intimate, sensual, erotic, and spiritual aspects of the ancient and amazing art of mehndi.

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This is the first book I've read about the fascinating art of Mehndi. It exceeded my expectations. The historical and cultural information changed my original thinking about Mehndi (it looked like something fun to do- kinda whimsical). Now I will view it as something spiritual and sacred . . something very special. I enjoyed the quotes from other books. I'll certainly be reading a few of them. There was obviously a lot of research done. It opened my eyes to at least three different cultures.

The patterns were helpful. They look intimidating at first until you see the step-by-step breakdown. After trying the suggested techniques I found it easy to make beautiful designs (and to turn mistakes into creative details). To sum things up- even though I am a novice to this, I feel the author did an excellent job of educating readers about this vanishing art. I now have the information to embark on my new adventure with good spirit and confidence!

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I have been doing henna painting for almost two years, and in all that time, even as a new learner with a ravenous reading appitite, I NEVER found a book better than this one. Ms. Roome's writting style lets the reader experiance the art in a very personal way, and bridges the gaps between culture, art, intertainment, and spiritual expression. This book is well written, and my first (and only) recomendation for people who ask how to learn more.
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I love this book. It has the history of Mehndi. It shows different designs, instructions, recepies. I recommend this book! It also has a list of companies that sell Henna.
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