Since I began doing henna, I always used it to share the messages that mattered to me! When something matters to me, I would say it with my henna! I would wear that message as a reminder to myself and others! There are a lot of things that matter to me and I haven't made designs for everything! Some of these designs are 10 years old, and maybe a little messy but the messages are still relevant today. Henna is so much more than pretty flowers and swirls! Henna can be your way to express yourself and what matters to you! It can be your message when you know you might be seen more than heard!
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#climatechange #health #insurance #medical #doctor #blacklivesmatter #freepalestine #nowar #iraq #lebanon #syria #sudan #congo #freethemall #free #autism #disability #awareness #art #message #care #love #kindness
I waited too long to post these Palestine henna designs I created for @thenaillionaire. I included a lot of different Palestine elements into this design. Can you find them all?
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#henna #palestine #freepalestine #gaza #love #michigan #tattoo #detroit #dearborn #thanksgiving #thankful #family #turkey #gather #handala #watermelon #olivetree
Mabrook (congratulations) to my beautiful cousin leana and Youssef! I thought I'd take the opportunity to share the traditional practices I have grown up with! Although we are in America we hold tight to our traditions cultured and values. My cousin had 2 henna parties and this is the first one! I have always loved henna parties. I have proudly worn thobes my great grandmother passed down, I have admired the way our elders can zarghouta or Tabla. I enjoy the silly excitement from aunts and uncles and the impressive dance moves they bring to the dance floor! There is so much beauty in celebration with culture and traditions.
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This was the moment I realized my little cousin @leanaramouni is about to join a very fun family! I haven't made the reel yet, but yesterday I was at my cousin's pre-henna party and I captured this moment! I think this was the grooms uncle! Something about our weddings makes our older relatives forget they have arthritis or any health problems at all! They show up with skills I love to see! π€£β€οΈ
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#uncle #amo #dabke #groom #wedding #dance #skill #congratulations #congrats #hennaparty #pitcherdance #bellydance #music #fun
I am obsessed with my pink Palestine nails by Jessica @thenaillionaire . She did incredible at creating something so special I have never seen before. If you need your nails done I highly recommend my friend Jessica! Every single nail is flawless!!! Everyone I show can't believe she hand drew these intricate details so perfectly! If you need your nails done run to @thenaillionaire a master at her craft and highly professional. She is also an incredible human with the biggest heart!
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some inspirations come from:
@wearthepeace
@codepinkalert
@bubblegirl_hijab
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This Morning my henna appointment was for @hannahmoushabeck . She wanted the kuffiyeh henna design and I loved my appointment with her! I did not expect such a beautiful video to be made! Thank you so much Hannah for trusting me with your henna for such an important day! Congratulations on your award acceptance tonight!
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#art #arists #author #arab #american #books #henna #palestine #kuffiyeh #kuffiyehdesign #tattoo #dearborn #michigan
Tonight someone threw an egg at my head as I stood at the entrance of the peace park wearing a kuffiyeh on my head! I don't know if it was a hate crime directed at me for wearing kuffiyeh, or a harmless prank for Halloween by a bunch of kids! But this display was a reminder that an egg on my head is nothing to cry about! For in Gaza they have far worse fall in them!
Tonight many people celebrated Halloween but for people in Gaza this is what the horror of every day looks like! This display set up in the Peace park in West Dearborn was extremely emotional for me to walk through! At the end there was short film that showed the horrors of the Genocide in Gaza. There was also the powerful reminder than even in Dearborn where support for Palestine is strong, we still have a lot of work to do!. Big shout out to @uspcn for setting up this amazing display.
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#halloween #scary #thehorrorisreal #horror #palestine #dearborn #michigan #gaza #palestine #display #peace #park #westdearborn #egg