The art of henna

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Among the international melange that makes up the Washington area, many whose ancestors were immersed in the practice of henna have brought the old traditions to the new world.

Oct. 3, 2012 Bhavna Naik uses henna to decorate Ashley Singh's legs, feet, hands and arms in Fairfax Station during a bridal mehndi party at Singh's parents' home. The process took more than five hours to complete. Katherine Frey/The Washington Post

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