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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