-Looking for a unique holiday gift? An Ancient Traditions gift certificate is sure to be a hit! For more information, or to purchase a certificate, email, or call 612-245-5605.

-By popular demand, Angela will once again be creating henna designs for 12 lucky raffle winners at Jawaahir Dance Company's 19th Annual Henna Party. Join the festivities on January 29, 2012, from 2-5pm. For more information, or reservations, please visit http://www.jawaahir.org/EventDetails.htm, or call 612-872-6050. This is always a fabulous event!

-Now scheduling for 2012! Thinking about henna at your party or event? Contact us early for the best selection of dates.

-2011 Summer crop Jamila now in! Known for it's beautiful burgundy color, and consistent dark stains, Jamila is a favorite of henna artists everywhere. The freshest henna you can buy, only $9 per 100g box. Contact Angela at mehndi@ancienttraditionsmehndi.com, or 612-245-5605 for purchasing information.

-Ancient Traditions Mehndi will be at the Powderhorn Art Fair August 6-7, 2011. You can visit our tent in the Community Showcase area in the SE corner of the park (right next to the park building). For more information visit http://www.powderhornartfair.com/, or contact Angela at mehndi@ancienttraditionsmehndi.com, or call 612-245-5605.

-Angela of Ancient Traditions Mehndi will be at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Third Thursday event June 16, 2011. She will be doing free henna designs from 6:00-8:30pm. This event is open to the public. For more information visit http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=284.

-Ancient Traditions Mehndi will be at two big events the week of May 16, 2011:

Thursday, May 19th, it's Jawaahir's Annual Gala: Caravan under the Stars, 6-10pm. Tickets available at www.jawaahir.org

-Friday, May 20th, 5:30-8:30pm. A Festive Night in India, fundraiser for the Goldstein Museum of Design, tickets available at http://goldstein.design.umn.edu/.

Don't miss out on these two great events!

-Angela of Ancient Traditions Mehndi will be doing henna for participants of Cassandra's Weeklong Intensive March 21-26, 2011. For registration or more info visit http://www.jawaahir.org/Classes,WeeklongIntensive.htm.

-We seem to be having some trouble with our website. If you you don't get a response to email within 24 hours, please contact us by phone at 612-245-5605. Thank you for your patience.

-Interested in learning how to do the beautiful art of Mehndi? Saturday, March 5th, Angela of Ancient Traditions is holding a henna class. We will learn how to mix henna, wrap cones and apply henna designs. A small kit is included with your registration fee. Space is limited, so sign up early.

The class will take place at the Jawaahir Studios, 1940 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis. 1:30-4pm, March 5, 2011. Advance registration only. $35 per person before February 18th, $40 after. Registration is accepted by PayPal, or by mail with a check. Please call 612-245-5605, or email, for registration or more information.


-Now that the new year is upon us, we are starting to book for 2011 weddings. For the best availability, we suggest calling early.

-2010 Jamila henna is here! The freshest henna you can buy.
We love Jamila for it's dark stain and consistent results. See my gallery for examples.
100g boxes for $9.00 each. Freshly made cones (by special order) $8.00 each.
Contact Angela for info or purchase. Pick up is available by appointment. Shipping is extra, email for exact amount.


-2009 Jamila henna is now on sale. Only $6.00 per 100g box. Supplies of 2009 Jamila are limited and won't last long.

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