henna

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Light-up toys flashed in every kid’s hands and fireworks exploded overhead while henna artists inked swirling patterns onto excited patrons.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2025

A woman with henna tattoos prays during the Islamic Society of West Valley’s Eid celebration and open air prayer service at the Pierce College stadium in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2024

Researchers used lawsone, a red-orange compound found in henna leaves that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, to boost the performance of cotton.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2024

They were returning home from having henna applied in preparation for a friend’s wedding scheduled for Saturday.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023

Mrs. Dixit’s hands were painted with henna, an intricate pattern of zigzags and stars.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri