This week at Art, 3rd and 4th graders are learning about Mehndi.
Mehndi--the art of henna painting on the body--has been practiced in parts of India, Africa and the Middle East for centuries. Dried henna plant leaves are made into a paste that produces a temporary dye that lasts up to three weeks.
Mehndi has traditionally been used to adorn wearers for wedding ceremonies and other cultural celebrations. Designs can be intricate and include elements like flowers, swirls, dots and teardrops.
We studied pictures of Mehndi design and created our own by using different types of lines and shapes.
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