Whats in a name? "HNA" is the root sound and letters of Henna. Henna is a plant that temporarily dyes the skin and hair. It can be found in places such as Morocco, Yemen, Sudan, India, and Egypt". Henna is the start the journey. "Moor" has two meanings. - The first is "a tract of open uncultivated upland". As Pittsburgh's culture expands with it's ever fluxing incoming and residing population, Mo
or HNA cultivates education, discussion, beautify, builds communal relationships and more through art.
- The second meaning is a people. The term "Moor" begins in Medieval times. Most moors were Muslim's from northern Africa such as Morocco, Ethiopia, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya & Egypt. Many moors were dark-skinned with African features. Henna in popular culture is associated with India and its beautiful designs. As this is only one aspect of the Henna world, Moor HNA lifts up Moor African designs. Moor HNA is here to bring beauty through unity with people, place, discussion & art.
