How to Know the History of Henna Tattoos and Body Art

Most henna tattoo artists know the history of henna and body art, and don't mind sharing the information with their customers. In fact, when you know the history of henna tattoos and body art, it can help you select a more meaningful design. It can also allow you to incorporate cultural henna design rituals into your own life.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Understand the origin of henna in order to know the history of henna and body art. The henna plant grows in warm climates like the Middle East, North Africa and India, and the flowers are usually crushed to make henna paste for tattoos and body art designs.

2. Decide which henna style you want to know more about. Henna tattoos have four different styles: Middle Eastern Style, North American, Indian designs and Asian henna style of tattoos and body art.

3. Study the history of the Middle Eastern Style which includes floral patterns and incorporate these designs into your henna tattoos and body art. Use geometric floral design on the hands and feet to utilize the North American style of henna designs.

4. Cover more of the body with henna body art to resemble gloves or stockings using Indian designs, or use solid blocks of color on the fingertips and toes to represent Southwestern Asian henna style.

5. Stay up to date on other henna designs like Celtic designs. These designs have become more popular using traditional Celtic bands and knots.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are getting married and are looking for something different, consider hiring a henna artist and have a henna party instead with pampering treatments and to have elaborate henna body art applied just for your big day.