Henna and Elephants

Painted

Elephant Festival in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Over the last decade, elephant population has decreased by a staggering 62 percent.

Elephants don't abandon each other when faced with an outside threat or attack. The stronger ones form a

protective circle around the elderly, sick and young.

Elephants working together to help this young calf out of the mud.

Elephants paint.

Elephants play soccer.

Why are elephants so special to people of India and Thailand?

Hinduism and Ganesha

When Hindus worship Ganesha, they are symbolically worshiping the characteristics

elephants poses.

What are some of the greatest characteristics of an elephant?

Big Ears- Listen more than speak

When he needs to accomplish a certain task, physical pain, tiredness, hunger and thirst are no obstacles and elephants do not fear anything or

anybody, and yet, they are extremely docile beings.

Another type of decorative art related to Indian culture is the art

of Mehndi. You may know this by the term “Henna” which is the

plant used to make the paste used for designs.

In India, henna isused in ceremonies and festivals,

most typically before marriages to bring the

bride good fortune.

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Grades K-6 Elephants on paper

using Mehndi Designs, Color, and

Fabric

Grades 6-12 Practice designs in

sketchbook Use real henna

with permission slip4th Grade Example

K-6 Elephant tracers can

be used if desired.

I provided a frontal head view of an

elephant and a side view for younger

students to choose from

3rd Grade

2nd Grade

4th Grade

SIMPLE HENNA DESIGNS SHOULD BE PROVIDED FOR STUDENT PRACTICE

STUDENTS CAN TRACE THEIR OWN HANDS IN THEIR SKETCHBOOKS TO PRACTICE

LET STUDENTS TRY HENNA CONES ON NEWSPRINT BEFORE ON THEIR HANDS