A paste made from the henna plant, piped into intricate patterns on the hands and feet, leaving a reddish-brown stain that fades over a week or two. Applied by women for weddings, Eid, and celebrations — a bride's henna night is an event in itself.

You'll also find henna artists at malls and heritage events. Painless, temporary, and one of the oldest beauty traditions still in everyday use here.