It’s 2008. I’m ten years old. I have a henna cone in my hand and I’m not afraid to use it. I squeeze unrecognisable flowers onto the women, and I paint wonky footballs and messy rockets onto the boys.

Henna tattoo art is an ancient practice with profound cultural and spiritual significance. The intricate patterns made using this natural plant dye can symbolize blessings, protection, and joy and are ...

Her hands are her canvases and her tools. Every few months, Azra Khamissa, the 30-year-old Canadian South African chiropractor-cum-designer, hosts roving henna-tattoo sessions in Dubai. She usually ...