Everything You Need to Know about Mehndi, Temporary Tattoos, and Other Body Arts (Need to Know Library) [Library Binding]

Stefanie Iris Weiss (Author)

Book Description

Series: Need to Know Library | Publication Date: December 1999

Discusses the spiritual aspects and practical applications of mehndi, the practice of painting designs on the body with henna, as well as some of the designs commonly used.

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With tattooing and body piercing entering the mainstream, it makes sense that less permanent forms of body adornment are also gaining popularity. This entry in the Need to Know Library series offers a basic introduction to the history and practice of mehndi--an multi-cultural tradition of drawing on the body with henna. The introductory chapters, discussing the cultural significance of mehndi, are extremely esoteric, making obscure connections between mehndi and menstrual cycles, for example. Better are the practical chapters that inform readers how to select, prepare, and apply the henna (the first suggestion is to find a trained henna artist), and offer suggested patterns for do-it-yourselfers. Weiss also includes a selection of resources. There's plenty of good information here, but unfortunately it's somewhat submerged in the author's unnecessary musings. Teens will keep this in circulation, but keep watch for something better on the subject. Gillian Engberg
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group; 1st edition (December 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823930866
• ISBN-13: 978-0823930869
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,295,904 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stefanie Iris Weiss is the author of nine books, a freelance journalist, ghostwriter and editor. Her latest book is Eco-Sex: Go Green Between the Sheets and Make Your Love Life Sustainable (Crown Publishing/Ten Speed Books, 2010). Stefanie has written five books for teens on diverse subjects: from veganism to yoga to tattoos. She's based in New York City, and loves being at the cultural epicenter of the known universe. She spends a lot of time in cafes working on her book and magazine writing.

With a Master of Arts in English Education from New York University, Stefanie loves to teach. She has been an adjunct professor at Hunter College in New York City and leads private writing workshops for both teens and adults. Stefanie was recently a mentor for Girls Write Now, an organization that connects professional women writers to teenagers seeking mentorship in writing. Learn more about her work at stefanieirisweiss.com.

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything You Need to Know About Mendhi, Temporary Tattoos,, March 30, 2000

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This review is from: Everything You Need to Know about Mehndi, Temporary Tattoos, and Other Body Arts (Need to Know Library) (Library Binding)

As the title suggests, this book is 'the' bible for ancient and modern Indian art of Henna Tatoos. The book delves into the history of henna and the painless way of temporary tattoos on any kind of skin. Strongly recommend to anyone interested to know about temp tattoos.