The Revival of Henna Night in Cairo

Eum, I. (2003)

Article / Letter to editor

Henna rituals associated with the marriage celebration have been gradually disappearing in urban Egypt in the past half-century. Yet the art of henna has recently been revived among certain circles of young middle- and upper-class Cairene women who have reincorporated the tradition of henna painting into the pre-nuptial 'hennanight' party.

• Egypt

• All authors: Eum, I.
• Date: 2003
• Journal: ISIM Newsletter
• Volume: 13
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 28 - 29
• Publisher: ISIM, Leiden