Refined Back Hand Dotwork Mehndi Design for Arm

A traditional back hand mehndi design tailored for the arm, featuring circular medallion and floral vine. Rated as Hard, this pattern is perfect for an engagement.

Henna on the forearm stains lighter than on the palm because the skin is thinner. Arm designs are easier to apply on someone else than on yourself, especially past the wrist. This pattern needs steady pressure control and fine line work, so it is best attempted after practising simpler designs.

Skin on the back of the hand is thinner than on the palm, so the stain is lighter and fades sooner. Jewelry-style designs that imitate a hathphool, a ring-and-bracelet hand ornament, are usually drawn on the back of the hand.

Application tips: Keeping the skin warm while the paste is on helps the colour develop. Rest the hand flat on a cushion so the skin is taut and the lines stay even.