03 January 2008

henna tattoos

Henna 'tattoos' are made by placing the henna paste on skin, which dyes the skin a light orange / brown as the paste dries. You leave the dried paste on for as long as one desires (several hours if possible) and the wash it off leaving behind the 'tattoo' which can last up to 2 weeks.

Yesterday a friend came to the house to do henna on my feet. Her mom also brought beads for my waist. Combined with the recent pedicure, I have been 'beautified' Tanzania style.

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