The
Henna Page "HowTo" Free Ebooks
Videos, Calendar, and Slideshows |
Historical images and techniques of North African henna from 1900 to 1920. 5 MB pdf
Caution: this book contains nude images and may unsuitable for children. |
The Henna Page "HowTo" North African Henna Elements Fundamental elements for Marrakechi style henna. 10 MB pdf |
The Henna Page "HowTo" North African Diamonds and Stars Diamond and Star patterns for North African style henna work. 8 MB pdf |
The Henna Page "HowTo" North African Patterns Full patterns for hands and feet 8 MB pdf |
The Henna Page "HowTo" Mix Henna Learn to mix your own henna paste for better results at lower cost:
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The Henna Page "HowTo" Apply Henna Learn to apply henna with traditional and modern tools: 3 MB PDF |
The Henna Page Encyclopedia of Henna The Functions of Childbirth and Postpartum Henna Traditions Information on henna childbirth traditions, G6PD deficiency and kohl, with citations from medical and scientific journal articles. 36 pages, 2 MB PDF |
The Henna Page Encyclopedia of Henna Henna’s Significance in Amazigh Id, Circumcision and "Night of the Henna" Celebrations Moroccan traditions of henna for Id al-Adha, circumcision, and the “Night of the Henna", based on eyewitness accounts from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. PDF |
The Henna Page "How To" Gilding, Glitter and Gems Learn to bedazzle your henna with gilding pastes, glitter and gems! 3 MB PDF |
The Henna Page "HowTo" Patterns Volume 1 Learn to do henna patterns like a pro 7 MB PDF |
The Henna Page "HowTo" Patterns Volume 2: The Secret Henna Diaries Popular, eclectic patterns 6 MB PDF |
The Henna Page "HowTo" Patterns Volume 3: Learn to do henna patterns like a pro 8MB PDF |
Finding Blue: the history and techniques of Celtic Woading and Body Art Catherine Cartwright-Jones: Finding Blue ~ History examines the historic record of Celtic woading and indigo body art Finding Blue ~ Science explains how blue body art is created with woad and indigo Finding Blue ~ Technique shows you how to create woad and indigo patterns Finding Blue ~ Patterns has more patterns for woad and indigo |
Henna for Hair "How To" Henna Rediscover the lost history, science, and "how to" of dyeing your hair with plants, not chemicals. 6 MB PDF |
The Henna Page "How To" Harquus A guide to creating SAFE black temporary tattoos without dangerous "black henna", without para-phenylenediamine or other coal tar dyes. This ebook has "step by step" instructions for tribal style body art in safe, easy to use harquus. 2 MB PDF |
The Henna Page "HowTo" Knotwork A guide to knotwork for henna artists: 3 MB PDF |
Rangoli Rangoli is a sacred women's folk art in India. Here's the "why" and “how - to” of rangoli, and traditional rangoli patterns from different areas in India. PDF |
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The Henna Page Encyclopedia of Henna Developing Guidelines on Henna: a Geographical Approach Master's thesis: a comprehensive discussion on the botany, chemistry, history and traditions of henna, and the legal and cutural issues that have arisen since 1990. 13 MB zipped PDF |
The Henna Page Encyclopedia of Henna Hindu Wedding, by Dipti Desai This free ebook explains the sequence of parties and rituals for Gujarati Hindu weddings, the meaning and importance of the traditions, and photographs of the events. 5 MB PDF |
The Henna Page Encyclopedia of Henna Id al-Adha: The Muslim Feast of Sacrifice, and the Significance of Henna in this Sacrifice. This paper details Id sacrifice traditions and effects, focusing on henna and ecosystem management, from its origins in the Neolithic Mediterranean world, to present day. 1.5 MB PDF |
The Henna Page Encyclopedia of Henna Henna Is Not Black This is an information packet on the dangers of para-phenylenediamine "black henna". It includes a list of published medical papers detailing the hazards of using para-phenylenediamine on skin, what you should tell your physician if you are injured, and how to avoid street vendors who use para-phenylenediamine. |
The Henna Page Encyclopedia of Henna The Henna Page Guide to Henna Use this slide show to teach henna classes: combine this slide show with free ebooks from The Henna Page and your own expertise and demonstrations for a great henna class! "The Henna Page Guide to Henna" is appropriate for ages 14 and up. The Henna Page Guide to Henna: 2 MB PowerPoint The Henna Page Guide to Henna: PDF 2.5 MB |
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The Henna Page 2007 Calendar The Henna Page Calendar 2006 is your downloadable henna date book, resource list, reference, and inspiration for the new year ... and its FREE! |
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Slideshows and
Videos produced for The Henna Page by Roy Jones |
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"Happy Hands" presented by Catharine (Hennacat) Hinton 23 MB wmv This video shows yoga techniques for the henna artist: relaxing and strengthening hands, wrists, and backs for comfort and endurance in those important henna jobs! |
Step by Step: The Bride's Hand: Artist: Riffat Bahar 14 MB wmv Watch Riffat Bahar create magnificent patterns on a bride's hand! |
"Artist at Work" Kim Brennan 40MB wmv file Watch a henna artist create beautiful henna patterns! |
Meet the Artist: Kim Brennan 1 MB wmv file Watch the author of Mehndi Masala create one of the lovely patterns from her book! |
"Artist at Work": Deborah Brommer 20 MB wmv file Watch the author of "Aloha" at work! |
"Artist at Work": Deepali Deshpande 13 MB wmv file The author of "The Glory of Henna" uses fine detail to decorate a simple subject. |
Naturalistic Henna Work: This video shows henna techniques adapted from painting 17 MB wmv |
Instructional
slideshows for Harquus: A SAFE black body paint used to
make temporary tattoos
1) View "Viking
Dragon", step by step: 8 MB
download, wmv file
2) View "Scorpion Dance", step by step: 5 MB download, wmv file 3) View "Swan", step by step: 7 MB download, wmv file |
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Videos of Ancient Blue Body Art: Reconstructing Celtic pre-Christian woading body art. Full Body Indigo 10 MB file Tish's Hand: 10 MB file Carmel's Hands: 10 MB file Leah's Hand: 10 MB file Mandy's Hand: 10 MB file |
These video files are in "Windows Media" (WMV) format. The native application for this format is the Windows Media Player, which is already installed on all versions of Windows. If you're a Mac user, you can download a version of Windows Media Player for your Mac at the Microsoft "Mactopia" site. | |
The Henna Page Greeting Cards and Desktop Wallpaper Click HERE to get your downloadable, printable Henna Page Greeting Cards Click HERE to get your downloadable, printable Henna Page Wallpaper |
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