Henna being applied in Morocco

Henna, several hours after application

The book's authors also have a blog, entitled Moor Henna.

Let me see... In two days your henna has faded.

Henna as an art form has existed for thousands of years. Found from Morocco to Bangladesh, henna is used to dye the hair and decorate the body.

I think the oil is supposed to help the henna set, but it also just feels nice on the skin because the dried henna doesn't feel that great. when the henna first comes off it's bright yellow, then darkens up over the next several hours.

Emily also posts a photograph of her own arm, post henna

Peace Corps volunteer Emily (Emily and Jon in Morocco) recently experienced henna firsthand. On the blog, she posts photographs of henna being applied at the artisana where she works

Recently, a new book documenting the ancient art of henna was released.

Your shoots are an orchard of pomegranates, with precious fruits henna with spikenard plants,

Guran said... ...I'll put henna on my hands this year... ...I mean get married.

When I got home I dabbed the dried henna with some olive oil before peeling it off.

My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms from the vineyards of En Gedi. Lover

In Morocco, henna is used to decorate the hands and feet with intricate patterns, and to tint the hair at the hammam.

The book, entitled Moor A Henna Atlas of Morocco, contains illustrations and photographs of the beautiful Moroccan version of the art form. A sneak peek