At the monthly dinner at the Mission, clients were treated to temporary skin art known as mehendi, created with henna on their hands. In Western cultures, mehendi is often called a “henna tattoo,” though it is not permanent. Mehendi is a traditional form of body art made from a paste derived from the powdered leaves of the Lawsonia inermis plant. When applied to the skin, the paste leaves a stain that develops into shades of deep orange to rich reddish-brown. The design typically lasts one to three weeks before fading naturally. (Photos by John Willauer.)