Henna Harem

Relax in velvet chairs of our Art Noir laneway salon and let henna’s magic weave around you. A fresh-made paste from an age-old recipe is bringing the live art experience of henna drawing to our quirky little lanes. While celebrating the diversity and creativity here, take a moment, make a statement - come alone or bring a friend, rest awhile and be adorned.

Founded in 1999 by Oriel Paterson (BA Art History & Anthropology), who leads a team of henna artists at corporate and cultural events. A journey to Morocco in 1996 set her path of henna fascination, but her childhood in East Africa and U.A.E initiated an appreciation of culturally diverse aesthetics and a deep intrigue in our human connection. Oriel’s relationship with the, quite frankly, ritual use of this plant includes, specialising in fresh-mixed, non-toxic henna paste, traditional application and hand-drawn design.