Striking Floral Mandala Mehndi Design for Back Hand

A contemporary floral mehndi design tailored for the back of the hand, featuring teardrop cascade and star cluster. Rated as Easy, this pattern is perfect for Teej.

Skin on the back of the hand is thinner than the palm, so the stain is usually lighter and fades sooner. Leaving the paste on for longer helps the colour develop. This is a beginner-friendly pattern: practise the main shapes on paper first, then copy them onto skin with a fine-tipped cone.

Large roses with shaded petals are a signature of Arabic and Gulf-style henna. Vines and leaves are used to connect separate flowers into one flowing design.

Application tips: For shaded petals, drag a little paste inward from the outline while it is still wet. Vary the size of the flowers; one large bloom with smaller ones around it looks more balanced than many of the same size.