Henna is an art. The henna artist draws loops and swirls across hands, fingers, feet, lets the pattern dry and rubs it off, leaving a design stained into the skin. For Iffat Ara, henna is not just her ...

Henna has been traditionally used during weddings and auspicious occasions to create beautiful patterns on hand. It is symbolic of a married woman’s wedded bliss, a girl’s happiness and festivity in ...