THE MEHENDI KING OF KOLKATA

Shun the city's bustling streets and you will find Shyam, a man who weaves stories onto skin with his mehendi. For years, he has been honing his craft, transforming simple patterns into complex works of art. His studio is a refuge from the city's noise, filled with the gentle scent of henna and the soft murmur of chit-chat. Shyam's mehendi isn't ju