This book is beautiful! It is full of design and project ideas that most everyone can do. The author includes the history of Mehndi and why it is sometimes called henna, the difference, and the historical significance of the art. Then we get a tutorial on how to make the most popular patterns. To sum things up, for those of us who do not want to practice henna on skin, there are some great projects to bring the mehndi style into your home. And even practice sheets at the end to start with before using real materials. Overall, a great book for any experienced or beginning crafter.