Amad Mahbub

Washington, D.C.

 Henna Artist | Painter | Kathak Dancer

Amad Mahbub is a Bangladeshi henna artist, painter, Kathak dancer, and neuroscientist based in Washington DC. Born and raised in Bangladesh, Amad moved to the States 7 years ago to pursue higher education and picked up henna as a way to connect with her homeland. She has deep cultural and spiritual ties to henna and uses her craft to share its healing and enlightening powers with her community. She has done henna at numerous events in the DMV, including the Kennedy Center, Mosaic District, Union Market, and Interfusion Festival. You can stay connected with Amad on Instagram at @blu.mahbub