Sunday 8 May 2011

Patterns of Kenya


Traditional Swahili henna patterns :

Henna has a strong sense of beauty which is express through henna tattooing amongst women. African henna patterns are bold and have large geometric designs. Varying designs have a different meaning for members of each culture, such as good health, fertility, wisdom, protection and spiritual enlightenment. Also depending on the celebration patterns are different, for example traditional bridal henna consist of using black and red pasted around her body makeing her stand out from the croud.






Fort Jesus, Mombasa door carvings

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