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What is Henna?
Henna (or Mehndi), is a dye prepared from the plant Lawsonia inermis. It is primarily used as a temporary dye for body art, but can also be used to dye fingernails, hair, fabric and leather. It has historically been used in the Middle East, the horn of Africa, North Africa and the Indian subcontinent but is now used worldwide. 
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Who Uses Henna?
Henna is used predominantly by women to mark significant and celebratory points in the life cycle, such as marriage. It is also used for holidays and other important times of individual or community celebration. On some occasions, such as before a wedding or upon returning from a religious pilgrimage, men use henna as well. However, the use of henna is most commonly associated with women. 
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Why STORYHANDS?
StoryHands.org exists to train, facilitate and empower henna story practitioners as they explore the intersection between henna art, oral communication and the development of authentic community in a variety of settings around the world. We do this by providing a variety of simple to replicate henna design templates, access to pre-made stencils and kits and opportunities to connect with other henna story practitioners along the way. 
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STORYHANDS
simple henna patterns designed to share stories of faith
simple henna patterns designed to share stories of faith