Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by function]
6. colorant (material)
7. dye
8. [dye by composition or origin]
9. natural dye
10. vegetable dye

Anotations

Scope note:

Reddish brown dye prepared from the leaf of the Lawsonia inermis. Henna is used mainly as a cosmetic dye for hair, hands or nails or as a pigment for dying leather or other fabrics. The colors can vary from dark brown to light orange.