The temporary, non-invasive adornment of the body using dye made from the henna plant is most often associated with India and parts of the Middle East such as Morocco and Egypt. But it´s also prized by various cultures in Africa, including Kenya, where henna tattooing is having something of a renaissance, often with flowery motifs. Most farmers’ markets have henna tattoo artists, and getting a henna tattoo (which fades with exfoliation after one to three weeks) is an excellent way to experience the culture and enjoy the holidays here.
Read more in Tripatini contributor Dan Kariuki´s post A Look at the Traditional Arts and Crafts of Kenya.
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