Synopses & Reviews
and#8220;When Sumita hennas my hands and feet, I am transported to another time and placeand#8212;a world of magic, passion, and romance.and#8221; and#8212;Madonnaand#160;No longer the preserve of Asian and Middle Eastern brides, mehndi has been embraced by women of all backgrounds. Sumita Batra's stunning henna designs have graced some of the most renowned celebrities of our time, including Madonna and Gwen Stefani. Now she has created the definitive guide to this ancient art form of body decoration, featuring everything from the historical, symbolic, and spiritual aspects of mehndi to 40 original and easily reproduced patternsand#8212;including glitter techniques.
Synopsis
"When Sumita hennas my hands and feet, I am transported to another time and place--a world of magic, passion, and romance." --Madonna No longer the preserve of Asian and Middle Eastern brides, mehndi has been embraced by women of all backgrounds. Sumita Batra's stunning henna designs have graced some of the most renowned celebrities of our time, including Madonna and Gwen Stefani. Now she has created the definitive guide to this ancient art form of body decoration, featuring everything from the historical, symbolic, and spiritual aspects of mehndi to 40 original and easily reproduced patterns--including glitter techniques.
Synopsis
Madonna made it famous in her Ray of Light videos; Liv Tyler showed it off on the cover of Vanity Fair; and Naomi Campbell flashed it on the catwalk. Now the mehndi artist to the stars presents the definitive guide to this 3,000-year-old art form of body painting. 125 color photos. 105 line drawings.
About the Author
Sumita Batra is CEO of ZIBA Beauty in LA (zibabeauty.com) and sells her own beauty products under the brand Sumita Beauty. She currently runs 15 salons throughout California and one in Las Vegas. Her great skill is her artistry and ability to incorporate modern designs with traditional patterns in body decoration.