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Botanical Purity
Triple-cloth sifted 100% pure Rajasthani henna leaf powder blended with steam-distilled eucalyptus and lavender essential oils—zero PPD, chemical dyes, or synthetic solvents.
04 · About Mehandi by Sana
Founded in 2019 in Srinagar by Sana—an Electronics & Communication Engineering graduate and Kashmir’s first freelance organic henna artist—Mehandi by Sana operates independently without a walk-in storefront studio today (with hopes of opening a dedicated studio someday), bridging bespoke bridal artistry with a small-batch botanical apothecary across Srinagar and Bengaluru.
Henna was never meant to be instant, toxic, or skin-damaging. It is an ancient botanical ritual of celebration, cooling therapy, and fragrance. My goal was simple: prove that natural, pure organic henna creates a far deeper, richer mahogany stain than any chemical ever could.
Craft Standards
Triple-cloth sifted 100% pure Rajasthani henna leaf powder blended with steam-distilled eucalyptus and lavender essential oils—zero PPD, chemical dyes, or synthetic solvents.
Every batch of paste, aftercare balm, and hair blend is mixed fresh in small batches across Srinagar / Bengaluru and hand-rolled into ultra-fine 0.38mm cones for reliable lawsone release.
From bespoke Kashmiri bridal architecture to intimate festive cuffs, each motif is planned around skin placement, natural stain oxidation, and calm celebration.
07 Honors, Jury & Press Features
Recognition across newspapers, documentaries, podcasts, competitions, and national youth stages.
“Engineering graduate breaks stereotypes with her henna art” — feature spotlighting Sana’s journey from electronics engineering into pioneering organic henna across Kashmir.
“Watch engineering graduate Sumaiya Rashid Magray defies norms with her stunning henna art” — featured across Rising Kashmir video and Instagram reel spotlights.
“Meet Kashmir’s first organic henna artist” — profiling Mehandi by Sana’s small-batch botanical cones and bridal practice.
Video feature chronicling Sana’s craft, commitment to PPD-free natural henna, and grassroots entrepreneurial journey.
Long-form podcast guest interview discussing organic henna formulation, building an independent organic henna practice, and entrepreneurial resilience.
Organized Maenz 2019 — Since then, Sana has judged various henna competitions throughout Kashmir.
Attended the North India National Youth Festival at Panjab University in December 2018, representing Kashmir.