About Kim

I started at the age of 9 when my father brought home a book about Krishna. At first my 'henna' consisted of magic markers. But eventually with a little help, I figured it out. 
During my teenage years I abandoned the art form almost completely.  It
didn't help that no one really understood henna or what I was doing. The
confused looks and constant questions were an unwelcome annoyance.

Then about 14 years ago a friend had a 'toothpaste tube' of henna that was
about to expire and no talent for art. She asked me to henna her feet. When all
was said and done, her feet looked wonderful, my hands were cramped and
painfully throbbing but my passion was again ignited! The next day a sweet
Indian lady had asked her how much I charge for weddings after seeing my
friend's feet. I was truly back in the saddle again!

I strive to be the best henna artist / mehndiwalli that I can be. My passion for mehndi is almost an obsession. I've worked and studied hard to educate others and myself and to spread public awareness of the dangers of 'Black henna'. To reach these goals I became certified by the ICNHA, which is an organization dedicated to ensuring quality standards among henna artists.  Examination consists of hygiene, safety, botany, biology, culture and traditions, and the fundamental principles of henna including submission of a small portfolio with your working henna paste recipe. 
 
I'm very proud to be able to put my 'henna dreams' on paper and share them with others in the form of my four pattern books, Mehndi Masala, Gears & Roses - A Steampunk Adventure, Ganesha's Henna Garden and Mehndi de los Muertos (Sugar skull themed pattern book). They have been so well received and I have to thank all of those who have supported me emotionally as well as those that have supported my work by purchasing my patterns! 

Click the title below to go to the Henna Caravan Website for these and other great pattern books!!  
           Mehndi Masala                                           Mehndi de los Muertos                        Gears & Roses - a Steampunk Adventure