Henna (also known as Mehendi) is an ancient eastern art form used to decorate the hands and feet with a natural, herbal paste made from the leaves of the henna plant. The practice dates back thousands of years and is traditionally done for weddings, pregnancies, and festivals such as Diwali, Eid, and other Eastern celebrations.
Usha Raman, is New Zealand’s most popular and experienced Henna Artist. After immigrating to New Zealand in 1996, Usha developed a deep drive to share the beauty of her Indian culture with the people of NZ. She introduced the ancient art of henna with a modern spin: temporary tattoos done with henna ink - offering all the personalisation and artistry of a tattoo, without the pain or permanence and has been practicing since 1998
Her daughter Aishwarya Raman with a degree in Digital design from AUT, Auckland is also a very talented artist.
Both have been crowned mrs and miss heritage 2021 in a beauty pageant held in Auckland.
Website www.hennatattoos.co.nz
