Henna is known to humankind more than 9000 years ago & back then every culture named it differently.
It's really difficult to tell where was it produced/ used in the very begining tho.
The word tattoo comes from the Tahitian word "Tattau" means to mark and an art needed to be showcased.
Tattoo is also believed to be derived from the Polynesian word, 'tatao', which literally means to tap or to mark someone. The word was coined by Captain James Cook in 1769.
Henna is known locally throughout the Middle East and North Africa as ‘Henna’ or ‘Hene’
It is also known as ‘Mendhi’ or ‘Mehendi’ in India & Pakistan.
It's really difficult to tell where was it produced/ used in the very begining tho.
The word tattoo comes from the Tahitian word "Tattau" means to mark and an art needed to be showcased.
Tattoo is also believed to be derived from the Polynesian word, 'tatao', which literally means to tap or to mark someone. The word was coined by Captain James Cook in 1769.
Henna is known locally throughout the Middle East and North Africa as ‘Henna’ or ‘Hene’
It is also known as ‘Mendhi’ or ‘Mehendi’ in India & Pakistan.
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