Who are we?
Qamar Franji Eastern Arts
It all started in 1992 as research into a Moroccan SCA persona,
and a whim purchase of a couple of drums.
Lauren learned dancing in the traditional way, by
watching others dance at parties and listening to the music. Martin's early drumming
was much the same. Then we found great teachers to refine and polish what was
already there and began teaching our own classes.
At the same time, Lauren spent countless dollars and even more hours trying
to find store-bought henna that would work on her. Finally a friend let her try
some brought directly from the fields in Morocco and it stained dark and lasted.
Once Lauren realized the secret was in getting good henna, she set out on a quest
to get a working supply of it. After seeing the results on her, enough people
wanted the same gorgeous color that she started getting it in quantity to sell,
and a business was born. Now Qamar Franji offers several henna
powders, pastes, essential oils, and everything
else needed for henna on skin or hair.
Overall, Qamar Franji is a company dedicated to taking the things that have
brought joy into our lives and sharing them with others. You can find
us at SCA events and Renaissance Fairs, street fairs and private weddings
all over New England and beyond.We also love teaching private and group classes.
Come say Hi. We're always happy to share.
 Lauren
Grover -aka- Ghazalah al-Badriyyah
Henna Artist, Teacher, Dancer
Lauren has been a professional henna artist since 1993. She was first introduced
to henna in the SCA, a medieval history recreation society, and her focus has
been on henna's history and traditions ever since. In 2006, Lady Ghazalah al-Badriyyah
(as Lauren is known in the Society) was inducted into the Order of the Maunche,
the East Kingdom's Order of High Merit for the Arts, for her dedication to researching
and teaching henna's origins. Lauren is also an avid crafter and has been known
to finish the embroidery on a dress while waiting for the paint to dry on an
illuminated manuscript left on the stove where her homemade bread is rising.
Other interests include making temari balls, reading speculative fiction and
fantasy, knitting, and sleep. Lauren is also in charge of making the iced Persian
sekanjabins and sharbats sold at events.
Send mail to: info@hennadancer.com |
 Martin Grover -aka- Suleiman ibn Ghazi
Turkish Coffee Maker, Drummer, Schmoozer.
Nobody knows Martin's real name at the events we go to. He's either Coffee
Guy to those who have experienced our now near-legendary brew, or Drum Guy to
those who want music. For the record, his SCA name is Suleiman ibn Ghazi.
He has studied both classical Arabic and Lebanese street style darbuka, or dumbek.
His other interests are studying religions, reading speculative fiction, and
keeping the children from jostling Mama's arm while she is doing henna.
Send mail to: al_qahwahi@yahoo.com |
Quinn Grover
Kid
Quinn is our next star artist. If he's anything like as good at drawing henna
designs as he is at drawing alien vampire superheroes, we're set for life. His
interests include, well, vampire alien superheroes.
Max Grover
PreschoolerMax is learning his alphabet and numbers and getting along
with other kids. Preschool is fun! Interests include running and jumping and
climbing and watching Good Eats with Dad. |
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