henna

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Light-up toys flashed in every kid’s hands and fireworks exploded overhead while henna artists inked swirling patterns onto excited patrons.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2025

A woman with henna tattoos prays during the Islamic Society of West Valley’s Eid celebration and open air prayer service at the Pierce College stadium in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2024

Researchers used lawsone, a red-orange compound found in henna leaves that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, to boost the performance of cotton.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2024

Visitors can get adorned with henna designs or face paint and make flower wreaths, aromatherapy oils and spice blends.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2023

Didu talks about winning first prize in a dance contest the summer she was fifteen, and how everyone raved over her feet with their henna designs.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins