Maker Faire Downtown Columbia 2024
Art of Henna
Home: Virginia, United States
I provide organic henna body art services and sell henna inspired, one-of-a-kind, handmade canvas artwork that infuses the intricacy of henna art (found in multiple cultures) into modern versions of art.
HTTP://www.artofhennas.com
Maker
Sitarah Kassam
Sitarah, the designer behind “Art of Hennas”, is a self-taught henna artist servicing the DC/Maryland/Virginia area and expanding. She has over 10 years of artistic and designing experience with henna and body/face painting. Her knowledge and experience in both traditional and modern art styles has allowed her to develop a combination style of her own to include Indo-Pak and Arabic concepts and aesthetic techniques. Sitarah has designed henna for weddings (including brides and bridal party members), parties and events, private photo shoots, fashion shows and of course, individual clients! She is very passionate about her work… Click on the 'Portfolio’ tab to explore her custom style! “I love using my cultural background as inspiration for my work. My family is originally from India, however, the past several generations have been born and raised in East Africa. As my life has been a hybrid of cultures and religions, I’ve been very lucky to see the beauty and art be
What Inspired You to Make This?
I needed a creative outlet for my work-based stress and anxiety.
