The Art of Mehndi - Introduction and History of Henna  
   A short history about this ancient body art. [About.com]
   http://tattoo.about.com/library/weekly/aa050900a.htm

Indian Body Painting Catching on in America  
   Describes the beauty of traditional, Indian style body adornment. [Lubbock Avalanche-Journal]
   http://lubbockonline.com/news/082897/indian.htm

Ancient Art of Mehndi Attracts the Trend-Setting Crowd  
   Discusses the popularization of mehndi in the west. [Christian Science Monitor]
   http://csmonitor.com/durable/1998/04/15/fp13s1-csm.htm

The Art of Mehndi - Henna Paste Recipe  
   Instructions on making your own paste and a simple recipe you can follow. [About.com]
   http://tattoo.about.com/library/weekly/aa052600a.htm

The Art of Mehndi - Making Your Own Cones  
   A guide to making your own cones at home. [About.com]
   http://tattoo.about.com/library/weekly/aa062400a.htm

The Art of Mehndi - Creating Patterns  
   A simple guide with some suggestions on getting you started in making your own designs. [About.com]
   http://tattoo.about.com/library/weekly/aa071400a.htm

The Exotic Hip  
   Discusses the westernization of mehndi and how the media helped to turn a ceremonial ritual into a fad. By Bhumika Muchhala. [Zine 375]
   http://eserver.org/zine375/issue2/zine11.html

Mehndi - The Vital Ingredient in an Indian Wedding  
   Describes the importance of mehndi in the Indian wedding ceremony. Also contains step-by-step instructions to making your own paste.
   http://www.shadicards.com/Mehndi.htm

Black Henna - PPD Information  
   Warning page about the dangers of black henna containing P-Phenylenediamine (PPD).
   http://www.hennapage.com/henna/ppd/printout.html

The Art of Mehndi  
   Highlights a shop in Massachusetts, The Bohemian Barber, and talks about the popularity of this ancient art in the west. [The State News]
   http://www.statenews.com/editionsfall97/091897/ms_mehndi.html

More than Mehndi  
   By Eydie Cubarrubia. [Bradenton Herald]
   http://www.bhip.com/features/16body.htm

FDA/CFSAN - Temporary Tattoos and Henna  
   Fact Sheet dated April 18, 2001 regarding the application of skin staining products.
   http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-tatt.html

European Commission Statement on Para-Phenylenediamine  
   Position statement concerning para-Phenylenediamine and similar substances and their use in skin stains. Adopted by the SCCNFP. [European Commission]
   http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/fs/sc/sccp/out140_en.html

Mehndi as a Fashion Accessory  
   Discusses the popularization of henna in the west. [The Tribune]
   http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010307/main8.htm

Mehendi: Dye for Marriage  
   A look at how this beautiful reddish dye has become synonymous with Hindu weddings, and has made waves in the West. [About.com]
   http://hinduism.about.com/library/weekly/aa113000a.htm

Learn all about Henna and Mehndi Art  
   Information, history, and resources. How to make and apply henna paste, free patterns for download, photos, and suppliers list. [About.com]
   http://tattoo.about.com/cs/hennamenu/

Henna is a Great Healer  
   Discusses some of the cosmetic and medicinal uses for the henna plant. By Dr. M. Laiq Ahmed Khan. [Islamic Voice]
   http://www.islamicvoice.com/november.99/tibb.htm

Reinventing Mehndi for Body Art  
   By Ratan Patel. Talks about the changes in the art of henna as it becomes popular with urban youths. [The Tribune]
   http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20011031/main8.htm

Mehndi by Anjali Gupta  
   Explores the purpose of mehndi in various cultures.
   http://www.indianest.com/women/02007.htm