Henna painting : two people



Photograph

18 Jun 2007

Photographed By Pang, Gerald

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This photograph shows a henna artist at work. The artist starts the painting from the wrist and works her way to the fingers. Title devised by Library staff.


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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2007.

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