Mehendi in Bloom

Mehendi. Henna. Marudhani. Canna. Many languages have a word for the beautiful reddish dye stain derived from the plant Lawsonia inermis. Originating in North Africa, henna is used for decorative body art across Asia and Africa to mark celebratory events such as holidays and weddings. On August 22, join Chicago Mehfil for live music, henna artists and delicious food! Learn about the cultural and historical use of jagua and mehendi while seeing the Lawsonia inermis plant growing right in front of your eyes in the Conservatory’s Artist’s Garden Show Pigments! Experience the magic of this beautiful tradition by getting your own henna designs done by a team of amazing artists! While the garden and live music performances will be free, event attendees will pay for henna designs and food on-site