© Reena Maheshwari
Henna is an art form that has been in my family for generations. I started doing henna professionally with my mom as a teenager; fulfilling appointments for weddings, parties, and participating in various art & culture festivals. As an Internationally Certified Henna Artist, I use all-natural Rajasthani Henna mixed with a blend of essential oils, tea, and sugar. (I do not use black henna or chemically-enhanced henna products)
My mom (of Shakuntala Design) and I work together at various festivals including Edina Art Fair, Loring Park Art Fair, and the Festival of Nations. As we have done fairs/festivals for many years, we have various design books and systems in place to help manage a crowd.
We also have a selection of henna styled items - cards/bookmarks/paintings/scarves - all representing our ethnic South Asian arts background.