As well as fabrics including silk, wool, and leather. Henna, scientifically known as lawsonia inermis, is a renowned natural dye and medicinal herb celebrated worldwide for its vibrant color and therapeutic properties. Henna (also called mehndi, anella, or lalle) is a temporary “tattoo” and hair dye made from the henna plant (lawsonia inermis).
The leaves of the henna plant contain a natural coloring pigment that is used for temporary body art, coloring hair, dye skin, fingernails as well as fabrics such as leather, wool, and silk.
Explore the origins of henna art, tracing its roots back thousands of years across different cultures
The henna plant has been widely used throughout the globe for thousands of years but despite this, its origins are unknown The use of the henna plant, particularly as hair dye and mehndi, is deeply rooted in many cultures and religions, making it difficult for one group of people to lay claims to it. The use of henna for body art and hair coloring dates back thousands of years in egyptian, indian and middle eastern cultures. To achieve a color that is more brown or black, the user must use indigo hair dye as well as henna
The henna is applied first, to coat the hair Once dry, the indigo is used.
