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- Ancient Art of Mehndi Attracts the Trend-Setting Crowd - Discusses the popularization of mehndi in the west. [Christian Science Monitor]
csmonitor.com/durable/1998/04/15/fp13s1-csm.htm
- Black Henna - PPD Information - Warning page about the dangers of black henna containing P-Phenylenediamine (PPD).
www.hennapage.com/henna/ppd/printout.html
- Buzz - Getting Trendy with Mehndi - Talks about how mehndi has traveled to the west and become a fad of the rich and famous.
www.illinimedia.com/buzz/fall_98/19980827/mehndi.html
- European Commission Statement on Para-Phenylenediamine - Position statement concerning para-Phenylenediamine and similar substances and their use in skin stains. Adopted by the SCCNFP. [European Commission]
europa.eu.int/comm/food/fs/sc/sccp/out140_en.html
- FDA/CFSAN - Temporary Tattoos and Henna - Fact Sheet dated April 18, 2001 regarding the application of skin staining products.
www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-tatt.html
- Henna is a Great Healer - Discusses some of the cosmetic and medicinal uses for the henna plant. By Dr. M. Laiq Ahmed Khan. [Islamic Voice]
www.islamicvoice.com/november.99/tibb.htm
- Indian Body Painting Catching on in America - Describes the beauty of traditional, Indian style body adornment. [Lubbock Avalanche-Journal]
lubbockonline.com/news/082897/indian.htm
- Learn all about Henna and Mehndi Art - Information, history, and resources. How to make and apply henna paste, free patterns for download, photos, and suppliers list. [About.com]
tattoo.about.com/cs/hennamenu
- Mehendi: Dye for Marriage - A look at how this beautiful reddish dye has become synonymous with Hindu weddings, and has made waves in the West. [About.com]
hinduism.about.com/library/weekly/aa113000a.htm
- Mehndi - The Vital Ingredient in an Indian Wedding - Describes the importance of mehndi in the Indian wedding ceremony. Also contains step-by-step instructions to making your own paste.
www.shadicards.com/Mehndi.htm
- Mehndi as a Fashion Accessory - Discusses the popularization of henna in the west. [The Tribune]
www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010307/main8.htm
- Mehndi by Anjali Gupta - Explores the purpose of mehndi in various cultures.
www.indianest.com/women/02007.htm
- More than Mehndi - By Eydie Cubarrubia. [Bradenton Herald]
www.bhip.com/features/16body.htm
- Reinventing Mehndi for Body Art - By Ratan Patel. Talks about the changes in the art of henna as it becomes popular with urban youths. [The Tribune]
www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20011031/main8.htm
- The Art of Henna - Information on this body art and its Arabic roots. [Arab Heritage]
www.arab-heritage.com/art_of_henna.htm
- The Art of Mehndi - Highlights a shop in Massachusetts, The Bohemian Barber, and talks about the popularity of this ancient art in the west. [The State News]
www.statenews.com/editionsfall97/091897/ms_mehndi.html
- The Art of Mehndi - Creating Patterns - A simple guide with some suggestions on getting you started in making your own designs. [About.com]
tattoo.about.com/library/weekly/aa071400a.htm
- The Art of Mehndi - Henna Paste Recipe - Instructions on making your own paste and a simple recipe you can follow. [About.com]
tattoo.about.com/library/weekly/aa052600a.htm
- The Art of Mehndi - Introduction and History of Henna - A short history about this ancient body art. [About.com]
tattoo.about.com/library/weekly/aa050900a.htm
- The Art of Mehndi - Making Your Own Cones - A guide to making your own cones at home. [About.com]
tattoo.about.com/library/weekly/aa062400a.htm
- The Exotic Hip - Discusses the westernization of mehndi and how the media helped to turn a ceremonial ritual into a fad. By Bhumika Muchhala. [Zine 375]
eserver.org/zine375/issue2/zine11.html
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