From the Melodia Designs Style Archive, the Henna Collection explores henna-inspired design, sacred symbolism, and fashion created for expressive movement.
Ephemeral ink
Ritual for transformation
Henna plant magic
Henna-Inspired Fashion and Sacred Symbolism
I have always had a fascination with henna. As a teen, I dyed my hair auburn with it. As a dancer, I love how it adorns my hand movements. Wearing it makes me feel magical, exotic and empowered. I most recently wore it on my wedding day.
The Henna Collection Editorial Photoshoot
Wearing it makes me feel magical, exotic, & empowered.
– Melodia
One particularly creative day in my design studio, it occurred to me how lovely it would be to wear it every day and thus my idea for Henna print fabric was conceived. I asked my friend and expert artist Alexis Monique to hand draw a motif that embodies all of my favorite goddess-enabling elements. When she presented the art to me I was delighted with her precision and ability to translate my vision perfectly, complete with crescent moons, pyramids, and the all-seeing-eye.
Movement, Ritual, and Modern Bohemian Style
After much research and experimentation, I discovered that the design could be digitally printed on fabric. Through a fusion of ancient art and modern-day technology, I proudly present to you The Henna Collection
Muse: Jade Moon Imagery: Blair Robb Henna: Alexes Monique Hair/Makeup: Amanda Olah
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