For the premiere of Mira Nair’s onstage musical, 'Monsoon Wedding,' Lupita Nyong’o adorned her scalp in henna art, the work of New York-based artist Sabeen Marghoob.
, Lupita Nyong’o adorned her scalp in a henna art, the work of New York–based artistAlong with its exquisite, eye-catching elements, henna embodies dedication, hard work, and a celebration of culture. “Many artists, like myself, make all of their henna paste and cones themselves,” explains Marghoob, who has been doing henna for as long as she can recall. “We spend years practicing unique designs, adjusting our henna paste recipes, and coming up with our own distinct styles.
After meeting at a wedding in Karachi, Pakistan last year, Nyong’o enlisted Marghoob to create a bespoke decorative design to match the motifs of Nair’s show. To bring the headpiece to life, Marghoob suggested the use of Jagua, a natural dye from a fruit from South America that has a darker, bluish-black stain.“The only thing Lupita specified was that she wanted a widow’s peak at the center of her forehead,” says the artist, who completed the piece over the course of four hours.
The resulting look was bold, lacey, and decadent—and evidence that parting ways with one’s hair is the beginning of an entirely new set of possibilities.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The Story Behind Sadie Sink’s New Rockabilly MullettAll the reasons why Sadie Sink’s new dramatic haircut is a refreshing rockabilly fever dream.
Read more »
Mrs. Chatterjee Vs. Norway: Who Are The Real Couple Behind The Movie?Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway tells the story of the real Sagarika Chakraborty and her journey to regain her children after they’re taken away.
Read more »
Disney Villains: Maleficent #1 Preview: Two Sides to Every StoryDiscover the dark side of Disney with Disney Villains: Maleficent 1. Can mortal greed withstand Maleficent's wrath? Read the preview and join the villainous conversation! DisneyVillains Maleficent DynamiteComics
Read more »
The Distillery Behind Jim Beam Is Releasing Its First American Single Malt WhiskeyA new player has entered the American single malt whiskey market, and it's backed by Jim Beam. 🥃 singlemalt AmericanWhiskey
Read more »
Feds say Aryan Brotherhood was behind six California murders, including two separate double homicidesA new indictment, unsealed Tuesday, accuses Aryan Brotherhood shot callers of ordering two different double homicides that were allegedly carried out by people who were offered membership into the …
Read more »
Based on A True Story: Kaley Cuoco Series Hits Peacock This JuneICYMI: Set to hit on June 8th, PeacockTV's BasedOnATrueStory is a new comedy-thriller starring KaleyCuoco & ChrisMessina as a couple obsessed with truecrime podcasts - here's a look!
Read more »