Did you know the art of henna has been practiced for over 5000 years? Some documentations show it may have been around about 9000 years ago!
This site I found talks about how henna was originally used for it's cooling properties. People in desert regions would soak their hands and feet to get a cooling affect. They found that it would leave patterns on their skin, which led to the idea to painting designs on the skin.
We recently got together with some friends who use to live in India. Their teenage daughter learned how to do henna designs and brought it along thinking my girls might like to have it done. They were all for it!
She had a book of all kinds of designs (that are also available online here). Not just any designs though, these were designs based on Bible Stories.
This site I found talks about how henna was originally used for it's cooling properties. People in desert regions would soak their hands and feet to get a cooling affect. They found that it would leave patterns on their skin, which led to the idea to painting designs on the skin.
We recently got together with some friends who use to live in India. Their teenage daughter learned how to do henna designs and brought it along thinking my girls might like to have it done. They were all for it!
She had a book of all kinds of designs (that are also available online here). Not just any designs though, these were designs based on Bible Stories.
Reegan choose the design of the story of the woman who poured perfume and wept at Jesus' feet.
Karis chose the Peace in Forgiveness, based on Mark 2:1-2 and Luke 5:17-26.
Jesus was in a crowded house teaching when four men lowered their paralyzed friend through the roof to get to Jesus. Jesus saw their belief in Him and forgave their sins and told the man to pick up his mat and walk.
I couldn't be left out! I wanted one too!
The story of the prodigal son.
Our friend left us with some henna and Brennan was feeling left out, so I gave him a more masculine design.
This was the first time I've had a henna tattoo. I've always wanted one and have considered getting one when traveling.
What I love about this is I can be wearing and sharing a piece of the Bible. I could get a real tattoo and forever have a piece on me, but I don't like needles, so that's not happening! This is the next best thing!!
Do you like henna tattoos?
Have a great weekend everybody!
The story of the prodigal son.
Our friend left us with some henna and Brennan was feeling left out, so I gave him a more masculine design.
This was the first time I've had a henna tattoo. I've always wanted one and have considered getting one when traveling.
What I love about this is I can be wearing and sharing a piece of the Bible. I could get a real tattoo and forever have a piece on me, but I don't like needles, so that's not happening! This is the next best thing!!
Do you like henna tattoos?
Have a great weekend everybody!
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