A Practical Guide to Body Art
A Practical Guide to Body Art by Hilary Hammond, published by Caxton Editions in 2000, offers a comprehensive exploration of body art practices that have been cherished for centuries across various cultures, including those in the Middle East, India, and Africa. This 1st edition, consisting of 95 pages, delves into the historical significance of body art, which has been intertwined with important life events such as marriage, birth, and death, while also highlighting its resurgence in contemporary culture, influenced by music and media personalities.
Readers will find over 15 projects detailed with step-by-step instructions, utilizing traditional powdered and premixed henna paste alongside colored henna and water-based Indian body paints. The guide features 50 design ideas inspired by diverse cultural patterns from ancient, Celtic, Mexican, North American, Indian, and South Pacific traditions. This practical resource aims to stimulate creativity and encourage exploration within the realm of body art, making it a valuable addition for those interested in this artistic expression. The package includes the book along with 5 multi tat stencils, 5 plastic stencils, and 11 water-based Indian body paints.
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Practiced for centuries in the Middle East, India and Africa, body art was linked with the traditions of marriage, birth and death. Body art has again become popular and the trend has been spurred on by the stars of music and media. Over 15 projects are pictured and explained using traditional powdered and premixed henna paste in harmony with coloured henna and water-based Indian body paints. There are also 50 design ideas to choose from – patterns and ideas from ancient, Celtic, Mexican, North American, Indian and South Pacific cultures. This practical guide will stimulate your imagination and inspire you to explore the inexhaustible art of body art. The pack includes the book, 5 multi tat stencils, 5 plastic stencils and 11 water based Indian body paints.
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