Hands for henna

Sunday, March 19, 2017

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 art, it's about her culture and bonding with others.

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