KOLKATA'S MEHENDI MASTER

Shun the city's energetic streets and you will find Shyam, a man who weaves tales onto skin with his mehendi. For years, he has been practicing his craft, transforming basic patterns into intricate works of art. His studio is a sanctuary from the city's noise, filled with the gentle scent of henna and the soft murmur of chit-chat. Shyam's mehendi i