http://www.hennapage.com:80/henna/encyclopedia/turkish/ottowomen.html

"Turkish depictions of Turkish women through this period are rare, but have more complete details of henna patterning than drawn by European artists such as the artist for Codex Vindobonensis. The scale was small, but the Turkish were more familiar with henna, and it was relatively important to them, so they made an effort to include detail. Painters tend to pay attention to what they feel is most significant."

You missed the point altogether foamy. It says that there are few depictions of women in that time of Ottoman culture, but there are looooooots of detailed depictions of henna since they portray what's important!!!

I have seen henna used to draw little pictures from Kamasutra on the hands of Indian brides.

Like a small jotter, a reminder!...perfect idea!...

Fabulous link Roswitha, thanks! I spoke with an older Turkish woman who told me they used to use lace doilies soaked in henna then wrapped tight against the skin to make patterns.