The leaves of the henna plant are the source of a red-brown dye widely used for body art, known as mendhi in South Asia. First used in the Near East and South Asia, henna art is now popular around the world. Henna body art is made by applying henna paste to the skin: the lawsone in the paste migrates into the outermost layer of the skin and makes a red-brown stain.
Some of the floral Islamic patterns and designs I found while researching reminded me of the traditional Henna designs that are used for weddings and different special occasions in many cultures. I think the intricacy and delicacy in these designs make them elegant and I believe they would make beautiful prints for a garment.
